Boat Reviews

Boat batteries have started getting harder to follow with all the lithium-vs-lead-acid debates flying around. As someone who has spent more spring mornings than I...

Ocean Crossing Tips Ocean crossings have become tricky with all the conflicting advice and internet forums flying around. As someone who has spent serious time...

Passage Planning Passage planning has become harder to navigate with all the apps, routing software, and online opinions flying around. As someone who has planned...

Boat Maintenance Part 1 The Real-World Guide to Boat Maintenance: What Actually Matters for Power and Sail Boat maintenance has gotten less clear-cut with all...

Weather Routing Weather routing has changed quite a bit thanks to the GRIB files, forecasting models, and routing software flying around. As someone who has...

Satellite Communication Satellite communication for cruisers has evolved with all the Starlink hype, Iridium options, and competing services flying around. As someone who has relied...

AIS Technology AIS technology has become harder to navigate with all the Class A versus Class B debates, transponder options, and integration questions flying around....

Radar Systems Radar systems for boats have grown more complex with the broadband, magnetron, and solid-state options flying around. As someone who has punched through...

Autopilot Selection Autopilot selection has shifted noticeably with all the brands, drive types, and integration requirements flying around. As someone who has crossed oceans with...

Stabilization Systems Stabilization systems have shifted noticeably with all the fin, gyro, and paravane options flying around. As someone who has experienced the difference between...