A few days at Oro Bay
Oro Bay on the south end of Anderson Island in the Salish Sea is a beautiful anchorage with a nearby park, quiet privacy, and wonderful views.
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Steve Mitchell
I'm a technology nerd that loves playing piano, playing with new electronics, being on the water, and solving new problems.
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Netgear Nighthawk 5G first impressions
The Netgear Nighthawk 5G is an expensive upgrade to the Nighthawk line with moderate 5G support and some other interesting features.
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New Verizon data plans
Verizon has added new data only plans to their lineup for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. This is great news for those folks needing VZW coverage.
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Working remotely from the boat
Working remotely from the boat requires a good system with multiple connections and cellular plans, redundancy, and good WiFi.
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Chasing M2 underwater ROV review
The Chasing M2 is an expensive ROV with some neat features, but still needs some additional improvements to be worth the rather high price.
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Power conversion devices for networking and electronics
Various devices from Victron and Tycon that can help power sensitive electronics and power over ethernet (PoE) devices.
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Recommended Internet Systems, Satellite and Cellular Plans
Below are some of the current systems / hardware / plans I recommend. These are constantly changing, so check back often.
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Starlink is not ready for your boat, yet...
Many folks are asking about whether Starlink is a viable alternative for internet connectivity on the boat. I'll cover what I know and link to some other useful bits of info.
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Finding a cellular data plan for your boat
One of the biggest challenges with staying connected on the water is finding an appropriate cellular data plan. Before you embark on buying a new router, cabling, or anything else, start here - finding a plan can be challenging, and no amount of hardware will fix that.
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Remotely accessing boat systems
Accessing your boat remotely is a common desire. Most people can access their home remotely, so it seems like it should be just as easy for your boat. But there are some limitations with the types of connectivity that most boaters have that make it a bit more challenging.
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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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Fresh water system improvements
In the last couple of months, I've made some improvements to my fresh water system in a number of areas. It started with the toilet, and progressed into filtering, pumping, and the shower itself.
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