New Technology Articles

Ethanol Fuel, A Boaters Guide To New Fuel Blends I’m sure we have all been following the current rise in gasoline prices. There are many stated causes for that rise; short supplies, increased demands, instability in oil producing regions and the need to reformulate gasoline to meet more stringent EPA regulations. As boaters, we are…

New GPS: The Best of Land and Sea in One There’s a relatively new GPS product available now that even has Shurhold president Barry Berhoff wishing for it. GPS devices have been lifesavers and timesavers both on the water and the road, but this new product combines the land and sea navigation systems into one…

Boating Safety Equipment Optional boating safety equipment is like icing on the safety cake. The Coast Guard requirements meet the essential ingredients for boating safety, but the following items increase your odds of staying safe on the water or a speedy rescue in the event the worst happens: VHF-FM Marine Radio Either fixed or hand-held,…

Navigation: When Paper Charts Morph into GPS Systems When Pacific Yachting asked me to write a series of articles about Puget Sound, we knew is was time to investigate electronic chart navigation system. We’d resisted the notion of going digital, mostly because we own a sailboat, Starkindred. We feared that e-charts just weren’t suitable for…

How to Pick the Best Prop for your Boat If you’re not satisfied with the way your fiberglass boat performs, a different prop might be the key to significant improvement. Before shopping for a prop, think about what disappoints you with your current setup. Do you want a better hole shot? Do you want to…