Marine Electronics

Fixed-Mount GPS:Northstar 941X is Super, the Garmin 126 a Best Buy

In the December 1998 issue we covered the latest crop of handheld GPS devices and were impressed with the many capabilities of these units....

US Coast Guard To Test 406 MHz EPIRBs

Carrying a 406 MHz EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)-a big improvement over older 121.5 MHz beacons-is an effective way to make sure youre...

Cabin Fan Destruction Test

In the double issue of September, 1999, was a report—part of a special section on ventilation—on cabin fans.A dozen fans were tested for noise,...

Raytheon Dominates RadarTesting; JRC 1500 Is A Best Buy

Raytheon’s flexible RL70 series is unmatched, but the JRC 1500 is a great buy.

Raytheon Dominates RadarTesting; JRC 1500 Is A Best Buy

Raytheon’s flexible RL70 series is unmatched, but the JRC 1500 is a great buy.

Handheld Anemometers

A comparison of the new Minox against Kestrel and Speedtech Instruments finds the Skymate a Best Buy.

Offshore Log:More (Shore) Power To The People

Now in Australia, Calypso gets a stepdown transformer for 240-volt shorepower.

Offshore Log:More (Shore) Power To The People

Now in Australia, Calypso gets a stepdown transformer for 240-volt shorepower.

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,...

Why This $1M+ Sailboat Might Be The Best Bluewater Cruiser in...

The Bluewater 56 is one of the most misunderstood offshore cruisers in the sailing world — and today we’re diving deep into what makes...

Latest Sailboat Review

The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up

Are you in the market for a 35 to 40 foot sailboat under $100,000? Are you considering a Catalina 380? Have you seen a...