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We Built a Boat Tracker — and an Anchor Alarm You Can Set From Shore
The tracking and anchor alarm we built for WhereIsOurBoat have run our own boat from the Dominican Republic to the BVI. The feature we love most: an anchor alarm you can set from your phone on shore.
Show Me Your Dinghy Light — A Full Season Aboard (Including a Night on the Seabed)
A full season on our outboard, one accidental night on the seabed in 15 feet of water, and it still works perfectly. Here is our take on the Show Me Your Dinghy light.
Wera Self-Setting Joker Review: Great Idea, Disappointing Execution
We love Wera tools. But the Joker ratcheting wrench slips in tight spaces, has too wide a ratcheting arc, and ends up being more trouble than a standard wrench when it matters.
Victron Cerbo GX Setup Guide: From Install to Remote Monitoring
The Cerbo GX ties your entire Victron system together. Here is how to install it, connect your devices, and set up remote monitoring via VRM.
Best Handheld Marine VHF Radio: Standard Horizon HX210 vs Icom IC-M25
Every boat needs a floating handheld VHF. We carry the Standard Horizon HX210 and explain why it beats the competition for under .
Best 12V Fridge for RVs and Boats: Engel vs Dometic and the Rest
We run Engel drawers in the RV, an Engel MT45 portable on the boat and road, and a Dometic CFX5 aboard. Each wins for different reasons.
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Splinter Out: The Disposable Splinter Remover You'll Be Glad You Have
Cheap, disposable, and exactly what you want the moment someone catches a splinter. We keep Splinter Out on the boat, in the RV, and at home.
We Built a Boat Tracker — and an Anchor Alarm You Can Set From Shore
The tracking and anchor alarm we built for WhereIsOurBoat have run our own boat from the Dominican Republic to the BVI. The feature we love most: an anchor alarm you can set from your phone on shore.
Show Me Your Dinghy Light — A Full Season Aboard (Including a Night on the Seabed)
A full season on our outboard, one accidental night on the seabed in 15 feet of water, and it still works perfectly. Here is our take on the Show Me Your Dinghy light.
Marine Solar Sizing Calculator
Free marine solar sizing calculator. Daily energy need + peak sun hours + realistic loss factors → recommended panel wattage. Tuned to what we actually see on Yoto in the tropics.
Marine Battery Bank Sizing Calculator
Free marine battery bank sizing calculator. Plug in daily Wh consumption, days of autonomy, and chemistry — get the right bank size in Ah. The same calculator we use on Yoto.
Marine Fuse Sizing Calculator (ABYC E-11)
Free marine DC fuse size calculator using ABYC E-11 standards. Sizes fuses for continuous, intermittent, motor, and inverter loads — and warns if your wire can't safely handle the fuse.
Marine Wire Gauge Calculator (ABYC E-11)
Free marine DC wire size calculator using ABYC E-11 standards. Enter current, distance, voltage, and acceptable drop — get the right AWG every time. The same calculator we use on Yoto.
Yacht Devices YDNR-02 Review: 3 Years of NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi
Three years with the Yacht Devices YDNR-02 NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi router on our boat. Reliable, simple to configure, zero drift. The only catch: the company is opaque about its origins.
The Best Portable Fan for Boats and RVs: Koonie Review
Two years of testing the Koonie rechargeable clip-on fan on our boat. Lasts overnight on low, USB-C charges, easy to clean. The portable fan that complements your hardwired Sirocco.
Wera Self-Setting Joker Review: Great Idea, Disappointing Execution
We love Wera tools. But the Joker ratcheting wrench slips in tight spaces, has too wide a ratcheting arc, and ends up being more trouble than a standard wrench when it matters.
Victron Cerbo GX Setup Guide: From Install to Remote Monitoring
The Cerbo GX ties your entire Victron system together. Here is how to install it, connect your devices, and set up remote monitoring via VRM.
Best Handheld Marine VHF Radio: Standard Horizon HX210 vs Icom IC-M25
Every boat needs a floating handheld VHF. We carry the Standard Horizon HX210 and explain why it beats the competition for under .
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