Networked Systems—Furuno vs. Raymarine
Two big names go head-to-head and both finish with identical ratings. Raymarine, however, squeaks past Furuno with a better warranty.
Battle of the Rechargeables
Our test of rechargeable AA batteries reveals that nickel- metal-hydride is the optimum technology, and Rayovac's 15-Minute Rechargeable I-C the top performer.
JRC PLOT 500F vs. Lowrance LCX-19C
We continue our look at combo units for the nav station. Here, JRC's Plot 500F gets the nod over Lowrance's LCX-19C.
Garmin 188C vs. Si-Tex Combo
In a two-on-one chartplotter/sounder shootout, a pair of Si-Tex units takes on a single Garmin combo machine.
Color Plotter/Sounders: Furuno’s GP-1850 WF and Simrad’s CE 33
Furuno's upgraded screen tilts the balance against the feature-rich Simrad.
Globalstar Satellite Phone—Round One
A 'learning round' with Globalstar last year will, we hope, prepare us for a 'playing' round this coming summer.
Globalstar Satellite Phone—Round One
A 'learning round' with Globalstar last year will, we hope, prepare us for a 'playing' round this coming summer.
Headings: Get a GRIB on the Weather
The Weather Channel Marine and XM WX Satellite Weather offer on-board solutions to satellite weather that are pricy, but simpler and more familiar-looking than older systems.
Garmin Rino 110 and 120
Merging more than one function into a single piece of electronics is a big trend now, and Garmin is seizing the day with its...
Magellan SporTrak PRO Marine
One of a dozen handheld GPS receivers Magellan is marketing strongly to consumer niches, this is a capable device, ruggedly built, with good viewability and navigation screens.
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