If you have a Raymarine c- or e-series fishfinder/chartplotter at the helm and a smart-phone in your pocket or a tablet in your briefcase, there are a couple of new apps you’ll want to know about: RayRemote, and RayControl. These are the latest in phone-chartplotter-fishfinder technology, and they allow you to … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Did your Outboard go Overboard?
It is the nightmare of every outboard-owning boater: you’re tooling along when you hit a log or the bottom, your outboard motor mount isn’t as tight as you thought, and suddenly the engine hops right off the transom and goes overboard. Yikes!! Or, maybe you got a bad case of butter-fingers while walking … Continue reading
Underwater Fish Cams: Are they Cheating?
Ever since underwater fish cams became popular, people have argued over whether or not they give you an unfair advantage over the competition – and the fish. In fact, several tournament trails have banned fish cams from their events. But, are they really worth this sort of dust-up? After using … Continue reading
Should You Get a Side Scanning Sonar?
Side scanning sonar has been around for a few years now, and we’ve had a chance to put it through its paces. So, what’s the final decision? Should you get a side scanner, and is it worth the extra expense? Yes, no, and maybe are all valid answers. Here’s why: … Continue reading
Should You Power onto the Trailer, or Crank it Up?
The question of whether you should power onto the trailer or crank the boat up (assuming your trailer design accommodates either or) is likely to have a different answer depending on who you ask. Specifically, whether you ask a boat owner or a marina owner. Boat owners know that powering on requires … Continue reading
