Marine

Marine · Reviews Apr 8

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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RV · Marine · Reviews Apr 8

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.

Worth it

Marine · RV · Electrical Apr 8

How to Wire a Victron SmartShunt: Step-by-Step Install Guide

A straightforward wiring guide for the Victron SmartShunt 500A. Covers the one rule that matters, common mistakes, and how to verify your install.

Marine · RV · AI Apr 8

Shelly on a Boat: Cheap Smart Automation for 12V Marine Systems

Shelly smart relays cost and run on DC. We use them to automate lights, fans, and monitoring on our sailboat with Home Assistant.

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Marine · RV · Sensors Apr 8

Best Marine Battery Monitor: Victron SmartShunt 500A Review

The Victron SmartShunt 500A is the battery monitor we run on our boat. Here is why it beats the cheap alternatives and how it fits into a full monitoring system.

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Marine · RV · Reviews Apr 8

Caframo Sirocco II vs Sirocco II Elite — Which Fan Do You Actually Need?

We have run both Sirocco fans for years on our boat. Here is when the Elite is worth it and when the standard is the smarter buy.

Worth it

RV · Marine · Nomad Life Mar 29

Best Mail Forwarding Services for Full-Time RVers and Cruisers (2026)

You need a real address even if you live on a boat or travel full-time. We've used St. Brendan's Isle for years. Here's how the top five services compare.

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Marine · RV · Reviews Mar 29

Dometic CFX5 75DZ Review: 3 Years on a Boat

Three years, zero failures (minus a latch). The Dometic CFX5 75DZ is expensive, heavy, and the Bluetooth is pointless. It's also the most reliable portable fridge/freezer we've ever owned.

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Marine · Reviews Mar 28

TimeZero Review: The Best Integrated Marine Navigation Software (With Some Frustrating Gaps)

TimeZero is the best integrated navigation platform I've used — Furuno sync, iPad integration, weather routing, all in one. But the Windows-only limitation and missing ECMWF models keep it from being perfect.

Mixed verdict