Electronics
Volvo Penta Dock Assist Demonstration
Volvo Penta showcases their game-changing Dock Assist technology. Wind, current and fear while docking might just become a thing of the past.
Special Report: Wind Farms and Their Effect on Boating
Is the wind farm apocalypse nigh? That depends on who you talk to and where your interests and priorities lie.
Garmin at FLIBS 2023
If you think Garmin just makes MFDs you've been living under a rock. Learn what's new with the American electronics giant.
How to Add Wireless Charging to Your Boat
Throw that old cord away! Luddite Mike Smith tells us why you’ll never go back to a plug-in charger again.
How To: Add Digital Switching to Your Boat
Going digital is easy. Mike Smith, a self professed Luddite, shares some tech tips.
Gear Review: Garmin LiveScope XR
Wish you had superpowers? You’ll spot fish like Superman through a wall, with the Garmin Livescope XR.
Garmin Showcases Boat Switch
Digital switching is ubiquitous with the new boat market; Garmin's Boat Switch brings it to the used boat masses.
SpaceX's Starlink Internet Service Works on Boats
SpaceX’s satellite internet service provides fast download speeds for coastal cruisers, and global coverage isn’t far off.
Inlet Navigation Safety Tips
Inlets can be tricky. Here's some expert advice to help you avoid a harrowing tale.
How to Stay Connected While Cruising on Your Boat
Want to get off the grid, but stay in the loop? Here are a few workarounds to keep your lines of communication open while cruising.
Simrad Introduces NSX
Simrad Yachting launches its first all-new MFD display in two years, the NSX.
The Benefits and Pitfalls of AIS
AIS is valuable on any boat, but treat the information it displays with a dollop of skepticism and remember that boats not transmitting on AIS are not as noticeable as those that are.
Garmin Debuts 360-Camera System
Aimed at eliminating blind spots, Garmin’s Surround View could change docking as we know it.
Simrad Celebrates 75 Years
The marine electronics manufacturer looks back at its 75-year history and pinpoints some of its most innovative products.
Power & Technology: Omni Sonar
A favorite of tournament anglers, Omni Sonar provides a 360-degree picture around the boat to help crews find more fish.
New Innovation: Volvo Assisted Docking
Volvo’s Assisted Docking aims to take the fear out of docking.
Raymarine’s YachtSense
The new system from Raymarine lets you control all electrical systems from an Axiom MFD.
Humminbird’s APEX Series MFDs
Long considered a freshwater marine electronics leader, Humminbird takes its innovations to the saltwater fishing world with a new line of larger MFDs.
Gear Review: Fusion Handheld Mic
Fusion launches product that turns your boat's speakers into a PA system. The new Fusion handheld mic lets you use the stereo to get the crew's attention.
Weekend Upgrades for Your Boat
These three DIY-friendly projects will help you effectively live and work from your boat.
How To: Convert Your Outboard Boat to Electronic Steering
Electronic steering is smoother and does away with hydraulic lines and pumps.
Garmin GMR Fantom 254/256 Radars
The latest solid-state radars from Garmin can detect targets as far as 96 nautical miles.
Handheld GPS Units of the Future
Pint-Sized Powerhouse: Review of the Garmin GPSMap 86 family.