Marine Electronics

Offshore Log:More (Shore) Power To The People

Like most projects, our recent installation of a 240/120-volt stepdown isolation transformer turned into more of a task than we originally envisioned.Our transformer installation...

Offshore Log:More (Shore) Power To The People

Like most projects, our recent installation of a 240/120-volt stepdown isolation transformer turned into more of a task than we originally envisioned.Our transformer installation...

PS Advisor 10/01/00

Rudder LeaksI read your rudder-rebuild article (February 1, 2000) with interest since I own a 1972 Ranger 33 with an original rudder. I have...

Test of Six 12-volt Watermakers

Last month we took an overview of the pros and cons of 12-volt watermakers. This month, we look at high-output machines from five manufacturers,...

Battery Monitors: The E-Meter Vs. the Sophisticated SALT

In the February 15, 1997 issue, we reviewed battery monitors and stated that Cruising Equipments E-Meter was the only one of the four models...

GPS Plotters: Trimble NT200D and Raytheon 620 Our Top Picks

GPS plotters, which combine satellite positioning and charting functions, make a vast amount of information instantly available to the navigator. Relatively new on the...

7 Inverters Tested: Ace is Statpower

If the prospect of consistently available 120-volt AC power on your boat sounds enticing, you might be in the market for an inverter. An...

VHF Handhelds: Icom M-1 and Uniden HH-940 Our Top Picks

It has been several years since weve done a general review of handheld VHF radios. We did, however, review waterproof models in the November...

Gimbaled Radar Mount Concern

Calypso is equipped with a Questus model 100 backstay-mounted gimbaling radar mount for her Furuno 1831 radar. We have always liked this system, since...

Handheld GPS Chart Plotters: Watch Out For That Rock!

Almost all portable GPS receivers include track plotting that may sometimes be confused with electronic charts. The units discussed here, however, have in addition...

An Italian Go Fast Sailboat – The Viko S 35 |...

Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Viko S 35? See a Viko S35 for sale? What are the pros and cons...