DIY: How (Not) to Install Your Own Marine Electronics
March 27, 2026
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
Mechanical boat switches are simple machines, but digital technology can make them better
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How to Choose Marine Electronics Boaters looking to buy electronics have more shopping choices than ever. In addition to traditional full-service marine electronics dealers, there
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With some DIY skills, you can set up a new electronics system for less than $12,000 The deals on used cruising boats have never been
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In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
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