I'm a technology nerd that loves playing piano, playing with new electronics, being on the water, and solving new problems.
The FCC just banned new foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers. Here's what it means for boaters, which brands are affected, and why Peplink users have nothing to worry about.
Aruna's electrical system has been a compromise since I bought her. This is the story of why, and what I'm planning to do about it.
Nine months aboard with the Starlink Performance Gen3 covering DC power, faster speeds, marine connections, and what still needs improvement.
Maretron MConnect can display info from your NMEA 2000 network in a web browser, and makes it easy to see the status of things on your boat.
Real-world testing of the Starlink Performance Kit on both DC and AC power, cutting and extending the DC power cable, and looking into the specs and limits of the DC power supply
The Starlink Performance Kit is a high performance, ultra waterproof version of their product with helpful features designed with boats in mind.
Going ashore can be challenging in places with large tidal swings and rocky shorelines. An anchor buddy with some modifications can make this process much easier.
After testing the Mantus M3 chain hook for a few months, I’m impressed by its solid build and usability.
2024 was an epic year - 3000 miles, my favorite anchorage ever in the Central Coast of British Columbia, northern lights, and more.
Staying connected while living aboard full time requires a high quality internet router, Starlink, and cellular connections all configured and optimized for Teams and Zoom.
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.
I did over 2800 nautical miles and 370 hours underway this year on Kaos all around the Salish Sea, mostly in Canada.
