For those who are new to boating and even for experienced “salts”, we’ve compiled ten tips related to enjoying yourself safely on your boat. All of these tips involve taking responsibility for the safety of yourself, your boat and your crew.• Have Well Fitting Life Jackets for Everyone on Board• Use the Grab Rails or […]
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The downsides of modern marine electronics like MFDs, Radar, and AIS directly impact situational awareness, often in ways that can undermine safety and decision-making on the water. Here’s how these effects relate: 1. **Over-Reliance on Technology and Decreased Situational Awareness**: Dependence on electronics can diminish a boater’s fundamental navigation skills and awareness of their surroundings.
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Building a marine NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 network involves understanding the differences between these two standards and the specific requirements for each to ensure proper communication between marine electronics on a boat.### **NMEA 0183 vs. NMEA 2000 Overview**– **NMEA 0183**: An older, serial communication standard that uses a simple, single-talker, multiple-listener configuration. It’s generally
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Boaters should know the rules for navigating bridges. Planning, patience and good etiquette are also handy. When I ran a charter boat in Brielle, New Jersey, my marina was just past a railroad bridge with a four-foot vertical clearance at high tide. I went through it twice a day. The bridge usually remained open unless
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