This unit packs lots of navigation capability in a user-friendly package A chart plot overlaid by radar will likely be the most popular FRS-1000 mode.
Combining readings from a vessel’s radar, sonar, chart plotter, GPS or DGPS, hull-speed sensor and water-temperature sensor on a single screen can make excellent sense for operation, installation and economy.
The Price of a Boat
There are many ways the price of a boat is established. First you must eliminate data such as found in buyer’s guides. They seldom take real market data into consideration. Each boat sets it’s own price. The real value is set by:
Supply and Demand
Condition of the vessel
Options and Electronics
Engine Hours
Seller’s Situation
Marketing […]
When inspecting an interior, try not to use a designer’s eye, but rather a mechanic’s eye. In other words, don’t judge other people’s idea of design, simply decide whether the raw interior will work for your use. Look to see if the sole and furniture have been maintained, whether the layout will accommodate your use […]
The first impression anyone has of a boat is the exterior cosmetics. There are many reasons for purchasing a boat - one being the beautiful lines. From a distance almost all boats are beautiful. As you begin to approach the boat you notice the difference between a well-maintained boat and an average or neglected boat. […]
When you start out on a trip, you expect the best. The crew is all cranked for a great cruising experience - you’ve got your menus planned, you’ve laid out a cruise plan, made sure all the tanks are full - even stocked up on libations. You never expect problems to occur or you […]
Be Kind to Your Machine!!
If you did not receive a manual with your engine, get one. Diesel manuals contain every bit of information you need to know about how to maintain your engines, and more. We provide here some common sense maintenance tips but to be totally familiar with your engine makes you a […]
Many people budget for boat payments and perhaps insurance but neglect to take into consideration the maintenance cost of owning a boat. The following is a short list of regular maintenance items:
