Boaters can now take advantage of inexpensive satellite communications, and use their cell phone to text via Iridium anywhere, any time. Last year, the SPOT Connect (which uses Bluetooth to connect your cell phone with a SPOT satellite communicator, at $169 for the unit plus $99 a year to activate … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Bay Boat Test and Review, 101
You’re looking for a new bay boat, and you want to give the candidates a thorough test and review? Naturally you’ll be paying close attention to price, outfitting, quality of the build and ride, and fit and finish. But during your sea trial, there are a few things that aren’t … Continue reading
Boat Propeller Basics: Pitch, Diameter, Cup, Rake, and Blades
Choosing the right boat propeller can be tough, since you have pitch, diameter, cup, rake, and blades to consider. Before you can choose the best prop for your rig, of course, you need to understand boat propeller basics. Here’s a run-down: PITCH is a theoretical measurement, describing how far the prop will … Continue reading
5 Tips for Choosing a Boat Stereo
You’re choosing a boat stereo, and you’d like to get some tips that help figure out which model is best for you? Excellent – then you’ve come to the right place. While marine stereos aren’t safety items or even a necessity, they sure are nice to have onboard. And anything that makes … Continue reading
