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One of the common hesitancies about electric propulsion for boats that we hear voiced by readers and social media followers is fear of not having enough battery capacity to enjoy a day on the water. Certainly, if you are a cruiser or an offshore angler, electric power is not (yet) a good bet for your primary propulsion. However, if you measure a day on the water—as many boaters do—in hours rather than days, electric power is a viable choice right now. So, consider electric power. The monitoring software that comes with most lithium-ion propulsion batteries not only manages charging, but also provides a digital readout displaying how much time you can run at your current speed. Fear not!
—Kevin Falvey, editor-in-chief, Boating
Electronic Emergency Communications Devices for Boaters
Carrying multiple electronic emergency communications devices on board is prudent seamanship.
9 Tips for Winterizing Your Boat’s Marine Electronics
Our resident electronics expert offers tips for storing electronics properly.
How To Choose A Satellite Phone for Use Aboard Your Boat
Ever asked the question: “How do I choose the best satellite phone for use aboard my boat?” If so, this article is for you. Learn the advantages over radio, the reason a cell phone isn’t enough and more.
Survival Gear Bags
Get insight into how to assemble boat safety and survival gear in a single grab-and-go ditch bag.
PLBs Reviewed
A look at the ACR ResQLink View, Spot X with Bluetooth, Garmin GPS 86sci inReach and Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1
Vesper Marine Cortex
How one company has changed the concept of VHF as we know it
Can Marine Electronics Replace Seamanship?
Absolutely not. Despite the fact that marine technology is increasingly reliable, basic seamanship should be a requirement for every captain.
Mercury Introduces V12 600hp Outboard
New outboard said to redefine performance.
Marine Electrical Components Compared
BoatingLAB compares various marine connectors, marine buss bars and marine fuse blocks.
KICKER Marine Audio KMC5
The KMC5 is easy to read and packs a lot of power.
Four Electric Boat Motors Compared
New Elco, ePropulsion, Minn Kota and Torqeedo motors.
JL Audio MVi Amplifiers
MVi amplifiers crank out dynamic audio.
