Articles
BoatTEST.com wants to make it easier to understand boats and engines. Whether you are a seasoned veteran just looking to refresh on some boating terms or are buying your first boat; browse through the articles below.
The Big Switch
The day of the integrated system aboard virtually all powerboats is just around the corner.
Mini-M, Maxi-Savings
Satcom prices continue to plummet with the introduction of mini-M global service.
Weather Or Not
For safety's sake, you need to NOAA 'bout the National Weather Service's emergency broadcasts
Radar On Top
The day of the electronic chart with radar overlay is almost here.
Re-Boat Control
The "Smart Boat" concept puts all of the boat's interior controls in the palm of your hand.
Situational Awareness
Here’s how you can borrow a technique from pilots to increase your safety at sea.
The PC Three
We put the big three software-navigation packages to the test in this head-to-head shootout.
A-byss Understanding
A new three-D software program will change the way you look (at the bottom).
Chart Wars
We field-test seven LCD electronic chart displays and discover some important difference among them.
Vector Inspector
We compare C-MAP and Navionic's vector charts in this head-to-head shootout.