The Lithium Lowdown
March 12, 2026
Battery technology is improving and expanding. There’s a lot in the works that is promising.
Battery technology is improving and expanding. There’s a lot in the works that is promising.
Lightweight, portable solar power generators are an alternative to permanent, pricier installations.
This tech isn’t ready to replace most navigation systems just yet, but things are getting interesting.
The Furuno NavNet TZtouchXL series takes electronic charting and navigational abilities to new levels.
Cyclone solid-state CHIRP pulse compression open-array radars tout striking form, extreme capability, and ruggedness.
What you need to know about the latest in marine VHF radio technology.
Simrad looks back at its 75-year history and pinpoints some of its most innovative products.
Learn about the new maritime camera that’s transforming how mariners see in the dark.
Canadian educator and students use Raymarine technology to locate and document undiscovered shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.
Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.
