With the rapid proliferation of smart phones and portable electronics that all need to be recharged, the engineers at Blue Sea have created a simple dash-mounted 12-volt fitting that has two separate USB receptacles for recharging. It is also available in a standard cigarette lighter adapter plug for boats with that fitting available. Cost is about $25.
– Sponsored Content – August 13, 2026 Thousands of boats disappear each year from marinas, driveways, and storage lots across Canada. In fact, 73 percent of boats are stolen directly from trailers, driveways, and storage areas, not just from marinas. And if a boat is recovered, owners may find the motor, electronics, and other high-value…
April 9, 2026 Raymarine has announced Axiom 2, the next evolution of its award‑winning Axiom chartplotter series. Designed for sailors, anglers, cruisers, and motor‑yacht owners, Axiom 2 combines faster performance with Raymarine’s signature durability and ease of use. Featuring a powerful 6‑core processor, next‑generation LightHouse Charts, exclusive HydroTough™ nano-coated displays and expanded app and engine integration,…
March 26, 2026 For many boaters, the challenge in selecting marine electronics is not the lack of available technology, but choosing a system that delivers meaningful capability without unnecessary complexity. Furuno’s TZtouchE series—comprised of the TZT9E and TZT13E multifunction displays—was developed to address that balance, offering a modern navigation platform that can function as a…
February 26, 2026 B&G just announced the new Zeus® SRX chartplotter, a breakthrough in sailing navigation that combines cutting-edge performance, sleek design, and seamless integration for the ultimate luxury sailing experience. “Whether you’re racing or cruising, this chartplotter delivers uncompromising speed, clarity, and control. It’s more than navigation – it’s the ultimate expression of performance…
October 23, 2025 Furuno’s NXT Radar marks a new generation in Marine Radar technology, delivering the sharp performance of solid-state design and the intelligence of advanced Doppler processing. At the heart of these systems lies Target Analyzer™, a powerful tool that turns complex Radar data into clear, instantly understandable information and helping mariners make confident…
September 11, 2025 Volvo Penta has launched its next-generation marine Autopilot system. Fully integrated with their Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system and offering unique integration possibilities with other smart solutions, the new boat autopilot system delivers intuitive performance and an enhanced boating experience. The next-generation Autopilot is available for all Volvo Penta propulsion packages with…
By Andy Adams
You might be dreaming of an adventure boat, or a luxury cruiser, or maybe a serious fishing platform. You might dream of an overnight exploration boat, or a boat that entertains a big group of friends or family. Whatever your ambitions, the features and appointments, and the stellar performance of the Boston Whaler 350 Realm, equipped with triple Mercury Verado V10-cylinder 425 horsepower engines, feels like it could do just about anything. It’s the Great Entertainer.
By Mathew Channer
On my first day as a commercially registered yacht captain, I sailed a Fontaine Pajot 38 catamaran from mainland Australia across the Whitsunday Passage to the western shores of the world-famous Whitsunday islands.
We cruised northeast on a 15-knot beam reach… perfect catamaran sailing conditions, watching the hazy shapes of the islands colourize and morph into crescent beaches, jungled ridgelines and rocky outcrops.
