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Electronics: A Watchful Eye from Afar
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Even when you’re not aboard, onboard security systems can monitor countless systems and situations. Electronics Reviews from our September 2012 issue.
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May 21, 2013My Techieby Michael RobertsonNow even though this is like black magic to the crew of Del Viento, I totally acknowledge that receiving weather faxes via short-wave radio is absolutely nothing to most other cruisers--basic, basic stuff.
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May 3, 2013App of the Month: Compass Eyeby Jen BrettCheck out this cool app that combines a compass, binoculars, and a camera.
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May 2, 2013Drop-Proof Phone CaseAvailable for most smartphone models, the Ballistic Every1
cases offer tough protection yet are slim enough to fit in your pocket.
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May 2, 2013Measure Wind Speed with Accuracyby Jen BrettThe pocket-size Davis Turbo Meter
anemometer can accurately measure the wind speed up to 99 miles per hour.
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March 29, 2013Garmin GPSMAP 500 and 700 MFDsby Tony BessingerGarmin’s latest multifunction displays employ touch screen navigation and wireless networking, and you can upload routes and waypoints conveniently with your tablet or smartphone.
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March 28, 2013App of the Month: What's On My Boat?by Jen BrettWith this app for the iPhone and iPad you can organize and keep track of the gear and goodies you have on board.
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February 19, 2013Miami Boat Show Electronics Roundupby Tony BessingerHere's a detailed look at some of the cool new products introduced at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail.
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February 14, 2013Installing an SSB Radioby Ed ShermanA single-sideband radio is much more powerful than your onboard VHF and requires thoughtful installation.
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January 7, 2013Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumesby Webb ChilesAfter a whiff of gas from an outboard engine sends this experienced circumnavigator in search of electric power, he files this report on his experiences with one model, the Torqeedo Travel 1003. Sail Green: Product Review from our December 2012 issue.
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January 3, 2013App of the Month: MotionX GPSby Jen BrettCheck out this comprehensive GPS app for both on- and off-the-water adventures.
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Hooking up a 100+-lb sailfish is easy. Hoisting it on board DOMINO is the hard work. JP Dufour in las Perlas, Panama.
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