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Nov '23 Used Boat Index - the big cleanup!

The Used Boat Index Inventory keeps growing. November 1st showed a huge "cleanup" but inventory is still increasing. Other luxury markets are crashing hard

This month is showing a few trends. Inventory keeps growing. Last year we had a small “drop” in advertised inventory around November 1st. The behaviour repeated this year but with much more impact across ALL the big boat advertising sites. And not only the ones in the same “ownership group” like Yacht World and Boats.com. It was almost everywhere! The drop was quite large as you can see on the…

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Garmin Down again? (Oct 16 2022)

All @Garmin Services are unstable or down at the moment. Could it be another ransomware attack?

Today it seems like Déjà Vu with Garmin. All Garmin’s online services are down apart from the “main” website. Could it be another ransomware attack? It is not the first time – but Garmin services seem to have hit a brick wall again. From Garmin’s status page it looks like most services are down. Garmin services down I hope it is not another “Ransomware Attack” like the one Garmin suffered in…

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Impressions Southampton Boatshow 2022 Part 1

First impressions from Southampton 2022 International Boatshow - smaller but better @SotonBoatShow

This year we went to the Southampton Boat show for the first time in 3 years due to Covid. The show was quite a bit smaller than 3 years ago with many stalls missing. A lot of the missing stalls was the “crap” stalls and we are thankful for that. By that I mean stalls with no relation to the boating industry but selling “TV Shop” like products. So a lot less “As seen on TV” products. Boat market…

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Coming soon - review of BEP Smart Battery Hub

Coming soon - review of BEP C-Zone Smart Battery Hub. Subscribe for more info. Read initial critique and overview now @bepmarine

Not long ago BEP introduced the “Smart Battery Hub” for twin and triple engine boats. The Battery hub is “smart” – and integrates battery management with C-Zone control (Part # 80-716-0031-00) Since my Jeanneau Centre Console have had a “bad” battery configuration from “factory/dealer” with 2 x 140 Ah “car” Lead Acid batteries – I have been annoyed about it for a while. A few days ago one of…

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Make your own C-Zone DI Display Update Cable

Make your own C-Zone DI Display update cable equivalent to Part:80-911-0058-00

Quick fix Ethernet to C-Zone DI display cable to update devices with original firmware < 6.0.1 Multiple users have asked me for a guide on how to make a C-Zone DI display update cable. The old C-Zone DI displays can’t update via N2K if the built-in software version is less than V6.0.1. So it has a “hidden” M12 connector – which is actually 10Mbit ethernet. The C-Zone DI is no longer available…

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Today I'm Garmin Grumpy

Today I'm #Garmin #Grumpy - yet again another @Garmin #GPSMAP stops working after a few years, seemingly due to overheating. Read more...

For years I’ve helped out my dad with Chart-plotters for his sail boat in Scandinavia. He has been a huge Garmin fan due to the auto routing. (Garmin Auto Guidance)

Garmin GPSMAP 541

He started out with a ? 541 GPS map series on his boat and that got him hooked. So I have helped him upgrade thoughout the years. The GPSMAP 541 worked perfectly until decommissioned.

After the GPSMAP 541…

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Covid19's possible impact on the boat market

How will #Covid19 affect the #boat market? What can happen if we get a #recession - what impact will we see? Read our #opinion

Covid19 and the implications of the world shutdowns will impact the boating market in a huge way. It will impact a lot of other things as well, but from a macro-economic standpoint we all have some very hard times ahead of us. 

*This article is a work in progress and will be expanded upon new information arriving. Tips or insights – send them to us!

The “Positives” – Stay close to home vacations

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Delphia stops making sailboats

Delphia stops making #sailboats and concentrate on single- & multi-hull #motorboats - but is that the right move right now?

It seems like the Polish Shipyard Delphia will no longer be producing sailboats and concentrate fully on multi-hull and single hull motorboats.

The very modern factory in Poland has announced on Sept. 1 2019 that production of Delphia Sailing Yachts have ended.

Maxi Yacht 1200 – what will happen post Delphia production stop? Will the brand be sold again?

And since Delphia also owned the…

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C-Zone Quick Tip - Programming Interface

MasterVolt #C-Zone Quick Tip - The USB C-Zone Programming Interface - you can use @simradyachting #ST-10 to setup your C-Zone system and save a bundle!

I have been experimenting with BEP / MasterVolt C-Zone for a while. It is a great system for managing power on your boat.

But the programming side is a bit of a bugger. Most C-Zone systems needs a special NMEA 2000 programming interface to set all the correct data in your C-Zone setup.

MasterVolt dealers sell the interface (Part No: 80-911-0044-00 ) for the amazing price of between $400…

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Scubajet Unboxing and First Look Part 1

#Scubajet Unbox and First Look - The Scubajet is a #Kickstarter funded Austrian mini "Jet" engine" for water sports like Scuba & SUP (Stand Up Paddle board) or Dinghy/Kayak propulsion (at some point - maybe - should have been?) @Scubajets

The Scubajet had its introduction on Kickstarter in August/September 2016.

The Scubajet is an Austrian mini “Jet” engine for water sports like Scuba & SUP (Stand Up Paddle board) or Dinghy/Kayak propulsion*

We backed as an “Super Early Bird” (one of the first 20) – and it had a delivery “promise” at the time of January 2017. We hoped we could use it for our dinghy in the summer of ’17.…

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Mercury VesselView software updates

Remember to update your @MercuryMarine #VesselView display before you start the 2019 season.

Here are the latest Mercury VesselView software updates so you can be ready for the coming 2019 season

Latest 2019 Mercury VesselView Updates For VesselView Generation 1 :

The first Generation of VesselView – still works fine – but software is not getting any major updates. But still double check if you have the latest release!

VesselView 4 : Latest Version: 5.0-43.579-327656-r1 Downl…

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New quiet Torqeedo Travel 1103 C

Torqeedo Travel 1103 C promise lower noise and more power - but gained a few pounds over Christmas.

Torqeedo has launched a new version in the 1000 series electrical outboard – this time with direct drive and a LOT less noise

As competition is heating up – Torqeedo has done some re-designing of the Torqeedo Travel. The new electric outboard engine now has direct drive and Torqeedo has done away with the gearbox.

I personally salute the decision. The older Torqeedo Travels are good ‘n all…

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Lowrance HDS Gen 3, Carbon & Elite TI NOS59 available

#Lowrance HDS Gen 3, Carbon #NOS59 Video Update tutorial @LowranceFishing

Lowrance has been quicker than Simrad with the release of NOS59. After doing the how-to update video on the NSS evo2 – I thought I might just check if Lowrance has released NOS59. And they had – on Pi Day! of all days of course. Why NOS and not version number? Some have asked WHY I keep referring to NOS version number (NOS58, NOS59) and not use the Version number. Well Navico, Simrad, Lowrance &…

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How to Update Simrad NSS / NSO chartplotters

How to software update #Simrad NSS / NSO chartplotters. Get ready for US Auto routing w/ #NOS59 @simradyachting

With Simrad NOS59 software update just around the corner – I thought I’d show you how to update Simrad chartplotters to the latest’s version. So watch our first video tutorial on how to update the software in Simrad NSS / NSO chartplotters Software updates for NSS evo2 can be found here: http://ww2.simrad-yachting.com/en-US/Support/Downloads/NSS-evo-2/ Software updates for NSS evo3 can be found…

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Audio Test - Apple HomePod Vs MunroSonic

Apple #HomePod Vs #MunroSonic - Audio & Acoustic Response Test

Audio & Acoustic response of Apple HomePod vs MunroSonic Egg 100 As I just picked up an Apple HomePod speaker today – I thought it prudent to compare it to my normal “go to” ultra-flat studio/mixing speakers – The MunroSonic Egg 100. The MunroSonic Egg are famous for having a very flat sound image. That means they do not try to bias the sound in any way – good or bad. That is important when you…

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Velocitek Prism - Dinghy Racing Compass

Velocitek Prism - Dinghy Racing Compass available for pre-order @velocitek

Velocitek has launched the Velocitek Prism dinghy racing compass for pre-order. Velocitek is well known for their Dinghy racing accessories like the Velocitek Prostart, Speedpuck and Shift. The Velocitek Prism is a light weight, solar powered super light electronic compass. It is meant for racing dinghies and is class compliant where electronic compasses are allowed so it is usable in many…

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New Simrad NSO evo3 product line

New @Simrad NSO evo3 chart-plotters with BIG screens and fast processor

Simrad recently announced the new NSO evo3 plotter series to compete with the Garmin big boys – The Garmin GPSMAP 8400/8600 series. The NSO evo3 series is no longer black box based – but rather full display and processor unit in one. Powered by iMX6 quad-core processor with “Plenty of power to spare” as Simrad writes in their press release. New Simrad NSO evo3 – blackbox unit without the…

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