I'm a technology nerd that loves playing piano, playing with new electronics, being on the water, and solving new problems.
I've installed new lighting, batteries, and dealt with challenges around the electrical system. I began my electronics conversion, and have replaced my toilets. Even more projects are on the horizon.
Kaos is a 1994 Symbol pilothouse yacht that became part of our family in January 2022
The Hurricane Chinook hydronic heater is a compact, multi-function system with instant hot water and other useful features.
Rendezvous, an Ocean Alexander 420 Sundeck motor yacht, is for sale!
The Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5G is a powerful router capable of excellent performance on both 4G and 5G, and is a top pick for internet connectivity on a boat.
Starlink is still a very new technology, and not ready for being used underway or at anchor. However, in a marina it might work OK.
There have been a lot of new cellular antennas that have come out in the last few months from Peplink. I've been testing some of them for a while, and have some interesting findings.
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.
The Netgear Nighthawk 5G is an expensive upgrade to the Nighthawk line with moderate 5G support and some other interesting features.
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.
Working remotely from the boat requires a good system with multiple connections and cellular plans, redundancy, and good WiFi.
The Chasing M2 is an expensive ROV with some neat features, but still needs some additional improvements to be worth the rather high price.
