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USCG Now Allows Digital Instead of Print Charts

Heralding in a new era for electronic navigation, the U.S. Coast Guard recently published guidance that allows mariners to satisfy chart-carriage requirements using electronic...

In the Perfect Position to Fail

For centuries, navigators have been coping with two key variables that convey major consequence. The first is the quest for an accurate position fix,...

Sonar that Sees Whats Ahead

Most depthfinders are historical instruments. They collect and display information from the recent past-not the best arrangement for the sailor. By the time the...

Playing with Cards

As we dug into the topic of electronic storage media-the memory cards we use for routine software updates on our marine electronics-we found that...

Ray e7 Gets Makeover

In December 2013, we installed Raymarines e7D multifunction display (MFD) on our test boat, a 1978 Union 36, as part of long-term testing and...

Garmin 741xs Goes Wireless

Photos by Frank Lanier Planned obsolescence is probably the most irksome way to keep manufacturing costs down and inspire us to buy stuff. Each time...

Wireless Multiplexers

ConclusionIf your needs are fairly simple-combining an AIS with an NMEA 0183 instrument, for example-the Digital Yacht MUX100 and WLN10 or 10HS may be...

A NMEA 2000-and Beyond-Survival Guide

NMEA 2000 (aka NMEA 2K or N2K) is the communication standard replacing NMEA 0183. It is a technical standard (IEC 61162-3) used for connecting...

Updating Onboard Electronics with N2K

A sailboat is no place for unnecessary complexity, which was the direction we were headed on my Beneteau 39, Breeze Pleeze, when it came...

GoFree: Simrad Nav Goes Mobile

Being natural-born skeptics, Practical Sailor testers are always pleasantly surprised when we test gear that meets-or almost meets-the hype from its makers and marketers....

Island Packet 370: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Interested in buying an Island Packet 370 sailboat? Find an Island Packet for sale? Looking to sell your boat? Practical Sailor editor Tim Labute...