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
Our last review of handheld GPS receivers was back in the December 2001 issue. In that review, Magellan (now part of Thales Navigation and...
Chandlery: 04/15/04
Suunto M9 Wristop ComputerIn the trend towards miniaturization in electronics, there's a fine line between true utility and whiz-bang cleverness for its own sake....
The Pull of Pushbuttons
A friend dropped by the office when we were working on a review of the Magellan SporTrak PRO Marine handheld GPS receiver (to appear...
Networked Systems: Furuno vs. Raymarine
Lots of marine electronics makers produce stand-alone components like a radar, chartplotter, or depthsounder. It used to be the only way to go. But,...
Magellan FX324 Map Color
We last reviewed color GPS chartplotters in the April 15, 2003 issue. In that review, the Standard Horizon 150C came out on top, with...
Electric Bilge Pumps
Bilge pumps are usually out of sight, but they should never be out of mind. They serve two purposes. First, they clear the bilge...
Chartplotter-Sounder Conversions
There's a new breed of depthsounder that will allow your existing chartplotter or radar display to multi-task. The new technology allows those with limited...
LED Flashlights
At the end of our last review of LED flashlights, only about three and half years ago, (March 2000) we said that the development...
Just the Numbers, Please: A Stand-Alone Sounder Sampling
Last December we reviewed fishfinders (aka scanning sounders) in Practical Sailor. If you're installing a depthsounder (and through-hull transducer) for the first time, and...
Bavaria C42: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Bavaria C42? See a Bavaria 42 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
