Upgrades
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March 28, 2012Green Advice: Think Before You SpendBefore you rush out and buy alternative-energy sources, understand your needs and determine the best technologies to meet them. "Systems" from our April 2012 issue.
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March 23, 2012April's New ProductsOfferings include a combo bimini/boarding bar for a RIB, a fiberglass repair kit, an SSB ground-plane system, a line of propane-powered outboard engines, and more. "New Products" from our April 2012 issue.
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October 12, 2011Revive Your Dinghy 1If your old inflatable is looking a little tired or not holding air like it should, sealants and paint can help make it look new again. "Hands-On Sailor" from our October 2011 issue.
Electronic Updates
DeLorme just started shipping a new 1.5 version of the inReach satellite messenger, tracker, and distress device that works with an Apple iOS version of the Earthmate app as well as an improved Android version. I again participated in the Beta testing and, though almost all of that was ashore, I'm even more convinced that inReach is going to become a constant cruising companion on Gizmo and many other boats. It's hard to say whether some improvements are due to the new hardware or the new ...
