Electronics: No Strings attached

Article Abstract:

Wireless technology has reformed marine electronics with many boats carrying a laptop computer for navigation and e-mail communications and some are even fitted with dedicated marine computers. Some technologies for off-boat monitoring and control, tracking and new possibilities in marine electronics are discussed.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Radio & TV communications equipment, Search and navigation equipment, Boat Building, Boat building and repairing, Boat Building & Repair, Hardware, not elsewhere classified, Marine Electronics, Analysis, Usage, Wireless communications, Technology application, Boating industry

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Cockpit power

Article Abstract:

Sailing typically involves long periods of inactivity punctuated by short bouts of intense effort. To ease the human effort, systems are being made to add power to a winch, which can do heavy work beyond the capability of a human arm.

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing, Hoists, cranes, and monorails, Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing, Winches, Hydraulic Robotic Controls, Hydraulic Marine Transmission Controls, Evaluation, Hydraulic equipment, Hydraulic machinery

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Commonsense Cruising: Cruising tips

Article Abstract:

Some of the cruising tips to stay out of trouble close to land, tacking tricks, and anchoring hints are provided. Cruising tips coming from aloft, checking anchor drag, and more are also given.

Methods, Sailing, Sailors

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