We compared Paddle North's 10ft Loon's Nest to the Sunchill. Two differences stand out — a ring you can actually sit on, and screw-down mounts for drink holders and GoPros — plus a tough rub rail and an overpressure valve built to last.
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.
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 a boat or RV: the Koonie rechargeable clip-on runs all night on one charge, clamps anywhere, and never touches your house bank. Two years aboard.
The self-setting 6004 is clever on accessible fasteners. In awkward engine work it lost our trust. This is not a verdict on every wrench in the Joker range.
We carry the Standard Horizon HX210 aboard. Here is how its practical features compare with the original Icom IC-M25—and what to check when buying today.
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.
Our firsthand pick is St. Brendan’s Isle. Compare five services by base cost, scanning charges and travel needs—with prices checked September 17, 2026.
Three years of reliable cooling aboard, with one replacement latch. Our large Dometic CFX3 dual-zone fridge/freezer is heavy, useful, and rarely needs its app.