DIY: How (Not) to Install Your Own Marine Electronics
November 13, 2024
Wildly unqualified for a marine installation, the author gets a big assist from tech-savvy friends
Wildly unqualified for a marine installation, the author gets a big assist from tech-savvy friends
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