March 2010
Clarion CMV1, anyone tried one?
This handsome Clarion CMV1 was announced more than a year ago, but I missed it somehow even though it does all sorts of things that I think could be great on some boats. It can play DVDs on that 3.5-inch 480x234 pixel screen and/or output the video via RCA cable to a bigger screen, like an MFD that isn't doing much else when you're parked. And it can do the same thing with iPod video, though that feature read more »
Arthur Ransome fans work to buy Swallow replica at Turk’s film prop boat auction
Swallow is included in the Turk’s sale
Swallow, one of two dinghies made for a 1974 film of Arthur Ransome’s popular children’s novel Swallows & Amazons, is up for auction in a few days and Ransome enthusiasts are looking for supporters to help raise cash to buy her. read more »
Ambhibious Caravan
Submitted by cac on Tue, 2010-03-30 15:14Fun looking little amphibious camper/trailer from the mid-50's. Click the picture to watch the movie!
Navionics NavPlanner2, from Fugawi
I've always liked the idea of route planning software, but Navionics NavPlanner was somewhat troubled from the start. Hence it seems like great news that Navionics dumped it entirely in favor of a partnership with Fugawi, leading to this recent joint announcement of NavPlanner2. Fugawi figured out how to read more »
Caulking – a lesson from East Anglian master Brian Upson
What can I say? This time our hero Dylan Winter is fascinated as boatyard owner Brian Upson of the River Alde caulks a hull that probably needs a new plank or two.
Click here too for a moment of peace as Dylan fearlessly sails his fixed-keel boat up the narrow channel towards Snape. I really should tell him about the Blaxhall Ship before he moves on… read more »
Furuno RD-33 & GP-33, looking very good
Thanks to Panbo readers "arisatx" and "Recovering Racer", commenting on one of the FI-50 instrument entries, we've learned that Furuno is introducing the RD-33 data display with a bright, high res 4.3-inch color display and powerful abilities at not only displaying NMEA 0183 and 2000 data but also bridging either type between read more »
Trailer work!
Submitted by v28build on Sun, 2010-03-28 13:33Yeah, finally some nice progress!
To get the boat finished and to the water, we have to get it on the trailer. If you recall, I bought a used trailer last year, but it was going to take some modifications. Beyond removing the "upper rack" that it had, we decided to beef up the side rails a bit to hold that larger boat.
Yesterday my Dad and I spent several good ours getting the doubler/truss pieces welded in place. Came out pretty well (my status as a newbie welder not withstanding).
Green Marine, a new monitor manufacturer
Green Marine is a new company, but the principals already knew a lot about high bright LCD panels like the ones you see outside some fast food restaurants, and have even supplied screens to some familiar marine brands. And I like their approach to the retail marine market -- offering only LED backlit displays that are extra bright but at relatively reasonable prices. They've also at least started to do something I wish every manufacturer did, which is to detail their specifications against the competition...
