Skywatch Windmate
We like gadgets, particularly versatile ones that offer redundancy for other on-board systems. The Skywatch Windmate, made by JDC Electronic SA comes in...
Headings: Future Fixture or Fancy Fad?
Reverse VangThe gooseneck on most Open Class boats is situated either right at deck level or in some cases mounted on the deck itself-rarely...
Wireless Wunderkinder
Anchor and MOB ProtectionIn 2002, a Swiss company, Deep Blue Marine, devised a novel approach to anchor monitoring utilizing underwater sound signals to trigger...
Entry-Level LCD Radars
For almost any vessel over 20 feet there are three groups of marine electronics that are valuable to have on board, not only for...
Navman Tracker 5600 vs. Si-Tex ColorMax 6
In our never-ending quest to keep up with changes in the marine electronics world, we've recently taken to publishing evaluations of one or two...
Networked Systems—Furuno vs. Raymarine
Networked electronics are all the rage today and for good reason—versatility. You can start small and add on later, or install everything but the...
Battle of the Rechargeables
How many battery-powered devices do you routinely carry onboard? We did a quick check on a friend's boat and came up with...
JRC PLOT 500F vs. Lowrance LCX-19C
Not long ago, stand-alone marine electronics, like chartplotters or depth sounders, were superior to any sort of combination unit. Today, that's simply no longer...
Garmin 188C vs. Si-Tex Combo
Chartplotter/sounder combo units take up less space and usually cost less than separate pieces. But if the combo breaks down, you've lost two important...
Color Plotter/Sounders: Furuno’s GP-1850 WF and Simrad’s CE 33
Space is tight on your pedestal or cockpit bulkhead, and so is your budget. But spring is here, and you want a taste...
The No Expense Spared Antigua 60 Cruising Sailboat Soolaimon
Join us for a boat tour of the gorgeous Antigua 60 cruising sailboat Soolaimon. She boasts electric winches, a mighty Lofrans electric windlass, and...
