Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Instant-Read Thermometers: ThermoWorks Thermapen, Sizzle, and ThermoPop Compared
At $105 it's expensive. It's also the fastest, most accurate instant-read thermometer made. Here's why it's worth it — especially if you cook on a boat or RV.
Victron vs Renogy: Which Solar Setup Is Right for Your RV?
Victron is better. Renogy is cheaper. Both work. Here's when each one makes sense — and the best combo that gives you both.
Best RV Tank Monitoring Sensors (2026)
We tested the top tank monitoring sensors for RVs. Here are our picks for propane, water, and waste.
RV Waste Valves: Why the Twis-Loc Outlasts Everything Else
Most RV waste valves are disposable. The Twis-Loc is the exception — 50-year-old motorhomes are still running the same valve body.
Torin 581T Magna Caddy Hex Bit Organizer
Magnetic hex bit organizer with a great concept but some execution concerns.
General Tools 14 Piece Quad Saw/Driver
A hacksaw replacement that fits in a holster and doubles as a right-angle driver.
High Speed Screwdrivers
Comparing three ratcheting screwdrivers: the Overdriver, Stanley, and Craftsman.