Meet Aruna!
We bought a 50' 2003 Kristen Yachts steel pilot house trawler in late 2023. She is an amazing ship with tons of cool systems and a relaxing interior.
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Hey there, I'm Steve 👋
I write about internet connectivity afloat 📡, marine electronics ⚡️, and other boating technology. I love testing new tech, taking on crazy electrical projects, and sharing my experience with others. I travel around the Salish Sea on board my boat Aruna and provide consulting, installation and training services.
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Featured posts
Using Starlink with Peplink
Having a Peplink router with a cellular modem paired with Starlink is essential for reliable connectivity aboard the boat.
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Set up Signal K and Grafana on Raspberry Pi with PICAN-M NMEA 2000 board
With the advent of streamlined Raspberry Pi + NMEA 2000 hardware, building a dedicated Signal K server has never been easier. This article walks you through the steps.
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Latest posts
Meet Aruna!
We bought a 50' 2003 Kristen Yachts steel pilot house trawler in late 2023. She is an amazing ship with tons of cool systems and a relaxing interior.
12 min read
2023 Trip Highlights and Stats
I did over 2800 nautical miles and 370 hours underway this year on Kaos all around the Salish Sea, mostly in Canada.
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Capsule dishwasher
The Loch Capsule dishwasher is great for a boat - low water and power usage, quick cycle time, and fits full size plates without compromises
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Seaview light and mount
I wanted to provide a better spot to mount my Starlink, GPS and wind instrument, as well as improve the anchor and steaming lights.
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WiFi as WAN
Using a remote WiFi network as a source of internet on your boat is useful, but know the limitations of the devices and features available to you.
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Victron electrical system after 14 months
I've been using Kaos' new Victron LiFePO4 electrical system for 14 months now and have some performance, changes, and updates to share.
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Supercharged Victron displays & push alerts
Victron provides amazing visibility into your electrical system, but GuiMods takes it to the next level with tons more data and usability.
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Starlink flat high performance in-motion dish initial impressions
Starlink has released a flat, high-performance dish that can be used in-motion and comes with a wedge mount that may work well on your boat.
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Kaos LiFePO4 electrical system v1
Kaos gets a new Victron 24 volt LiFePO4 electrical system that increases the reliability, capacity, and visibility.
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Using Starlink with Peplink
Having a Peplink router with a cellular modem paired with Starlink is essential for reliable connectivity aboard the boat.
21 min read
Kaos after 8 months
The first few months of owning a new boat are a flurry of exciting adventures and projects, and Kaos was no exception.
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Starlink is finally useful aboard
Starlink is a great option to stay connected while at anchor or at the dock. There are still some challenges, but combined with a cellular router, it makes a powerful solution.
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Reviews
I test and review equipment and devices in real-world scenarios and only publish a review after having decent time to evaluate things. I do not work for a vendor, nor am I paid for any of my reviews. I pride myself on having accurate, in-depth, and straightforward reviews for others to benefit from.
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Projects
I love working on projects – I usually have 10 or so in process at any given time both on the boat, and at home. Many of these projects turn into reviews of various products or technology, which I also enjoy. Almost all of the projects are driven to make our lives on the boat and elsewhere more comfortable or safe, and are cataloged here.
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Trips
When not working on Reviews or Projects, we try to have fun taking trips on our boats. This is a list of some of the most recent trips we have taken, and stories behind them.
47 posts
Internet
I test and evaluate lots of different ways to stay connected while on the water. These articles cover antennas, routers, and plans that you can use to get internet access from your boat.
46 posts