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A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a small radio beacon that initiates a search-and-rescue effort if it is activated. PLBs work on either a 406MHz Continue reading
A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a small radio beacon that initiates a search-and-rescue effort if it is activated. PLBs work on either a 406MHz Continue reading
Marine mobile mapping has generated buzz for a few years now, but the waters around it can be a bit murky without knowing the proper Continue reading
I once inspected a boat that had been tucked into a shed for the winter. It was neatly covered and the canvas was propped up Continue reading
Sonar technology has come such a long way that the fish don’t stand a chance anymore. With compact designs and low prices, sonar can easily Continue reading
As technology marches forward, it trickles down, bringing fancy features to smaller boats. If your vessel doesn’t have an MFD and you’re contemplating a new Continue reading
Mention a VHF radio to a small-boat owner and the immediate question is, “Why do I need one if I have a cellphone?” Relying on Continue reading
Your boat’s too small for radar, you say? But is it really? Do you leave to fish in the wee hours of the morning Continue reading