The On Water department
On Water
Twelve boat systems, seven practical calculators and research-first articles—from lithium upgrades to marine canvas. The dock is never really closed.
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SYSTEM BY SYSTEM
Boating equipment, properly considered.
THE POWER BANKBatteries & DC powerLithium, charging, monitoring, and what your amp-hours actually buy.↗HARVEST SOME SUNSolar & chargingPanels, MPPT controllers, shade, and why nameplate watts are optimistic.↗PLUGGED IN, SAFELYShore power & generatorsInverters, shore power, load planning, generators and transfer switches.↗THE QUIET THRUSTElectric propulsionTrolling motors, shaft length, thrust, batteries and electric outboards.↗THE EXPENSIVE SCREENNavigation & sonarChartplotters, transducers, NMEA networks and avoiding incompatible upgrades.↗STAY IN TOUCHConnectivity & communicationsVHF, AIS, cellular internet, satellite gear and coverage expectations.↗FABRIC ENGINEERINGCovers, canvas & shadeBoat covers, Bimini tops, enclosures and the measurements that matter.↗STAY WHERE YOU LEFT ITAnchoring & dockingGround tackle, anchor rode, fenders, docking hardware and wind.↗WET SYSTEMSPumps, water & sanitationBilge pumps, fresh water, holding tanks, heads and hoses.↗THE SMALL LUXURIESComfort & refrigeration12 V fridges, cabin heat, ventilation, dehumidification and AC.↗THE UNGLAMOROUS STUFFMaintenance & corrosionAnodes, sealants, winterization, corrosion, coatings and inspection.↗FIT OUT THE DECKFishing & deck systemsRod holders, livewells, mounts, downriggers, lighting and deck layouts.↗