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October 1, 2019
FLIR improves on its line of robust visible cameras with five new models
FLIR improves on its line of robust visible cameras with five new models
Vesper unveils combination AIS, VHF radio and boat monitor.
Staying connected can be a challenge when you’re spending long periods of time afloat, but this liveaboard family has internet and cell phone service all figured out.
A slew of monitors, products connected to one another (the Internet of Things) and “smart” devices will be on display at the boat shows this fall, promising to make all of our boating lives better.
In 2015, I tested the first electronic distress signal that could effectively and legally replace the flares that the U.S. Coast Guard requires on most of our boats. Hot flares always struck me as a dangerous way to seek help.
The ROAM app released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection lets boaters report their return to U.S. waters by way of smartphone or tablet.
Raymarine’s new DockSense takes the anxiety out of getting in and out of a slip.
I believe that VHF radios from the big four MFD manufacturers are primarily offered so that boat builders and customers can put a single brand of electronics at the helm.
Autotether’s marine wireless system is built to instantly cut the outboard engine when the operator falls overboard or is separated from the boat by more than 150 feet.
Oliver Widger’s solo run from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat Phoenix captivated 1.8M followers.
What tools should be aboard your boat? This list is a good place to start.
The Hinckley Company broadens its service network with a new location in Oxford, Maryland.
The builder had big shoes to fill when updating its bestselling 32-footer.
Can you identify this iconic American powerboat?
The new AM35 is the latest outboard-powered cruiser from the reputable Maine yard.
The USCG requires the minimum, so augment its list.
The fully electric system debuts in the wake of the hybrid-electric tech launched last year.
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Two new models expand the Australian builder’s line of powerboats built for distance and comfort.
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