Feb 7, 2014 · From a pocket-size smartphone to a full-blown desktop PC with monitor, keyboard and printer, you’ll face a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a computer for your sailboat. What you choose will likely be determined by how you plan to use it.

May 16, 2024 · Sailor Edge Afloat and Ashore also enables Sailors to access business applications using any device, enabling increased access beyond current capabilities.

Jun 18, 2006 · A laptop computer can perfectly suit the needs of the average cruiser, and is very portable. However, for sailors serious about onboard computing, the new compact mini-ITX systems as well as the slightly larger mini-ATX systems, are promising options.

Mar 26, 2020 · Bareboat Necessities is a DIY Pi-powered computer designed with all of your boating needs in mind. This project houses a Raspberry Pi 4 below deck, so waterproofing your Pi isn't necessary. The...

Aug 16, 2007 · To send and receive e-mail when out of reach of Wi-Fi and out of range of cell towers requires a computer and either a satellite phone with a data kit or a high-frequency radio with a modem, a data cable, an antenna, some software, and specialized land-based servers.

Apr 7, 2005 · Choosing a relatively low-power CPU chip for the desktop is one option, but can others speak to the real-world DC overhead that a desktop unit imposes on the boat?

Nov 17, 2014 · To use Logbook on a PC or Mac computer, you would need FileMaker Pro software (list price $299). You can transfer the database back and forth from your PC to your iPad or iPhone using standard iTunes software.

We will talk about the common computer applications of this wonder machine on commercial vessels. Ships are no longer primitive floating logs of wood but sophisticated machineries benefiting from the latest modern technology, be it cruise liners or …

Apr 25, 2021 · Applications include all kinds of sensor and control interfaces for the boat, such as measurement of fuel or water level, engine RPM, anchoring chain length counter, or setting up smart lighting or...

Nov 7, 2023 · Using the worldwide coverage of the Iridium satellite network, these go-anywhere portable devices let you exchange text messages with any cell phone number or email address, while using GPS to track and share your journey’s progress.