Electronics
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.
Digital Switching on Your Boat
Need to add circuits to your boat? It might be time to make the switch to digital. Transitioning to digital switching can spare you from hundreds of pounds of wire while making boating better, easier and more fun.
Outboard Steering Just Got Simpler
Dometic Marine’s all-electric actuator removes the need for hydraulics in a simple, clean and feature-rich outboard steering system.
VHF Reimagined, via Vesper Marine
Powerful to the Cortex: Known for simple, intuitive products, Vesper doubles down on what they do best for an innovative new product.
Wireless Man Overboard Systems
New products promise to alert you if a person or pet goes overboard. We dive deeper into this technology.
No Light, No Problem
Flir continues to improve on its line of robust visible light cameras with 5 new models.
The Technically Rich and Powerful Cortex
Vesper unveils combination AIS, VHF radio and boat monitor.
How To: Control Your Boat’s Systems When You’re Not There
What does it mean to have a “smart boat,” and how does the boat of the future function?