Just like humans, marine electronics have languages. The most common today is NMEA 2000, a digital language sanctioned by an industry association known as the National Marine Electronics Association ...

Today you can display just about any engine parameter on a multifunction display (MFD), possibly the one you are now using to view your GPS/chart plotter, fish finder or radar. It’s akin to the ...

Nautical navigation has a long history of innovation, from the compass and chronometer to today’s computer-driven autopilot systems. That said, the poor compatibility of electronics with saltwater has ...