Author Archive: Andrejs

Raymarine Combo Packages.

I decided to look at the complex solutions of other marine electronics manufacturers and begin with Raymarine combo packages. In order to have some reference point, I will try to compare with the Lowrance boat box bundle. Here is an option offered by Outback Marine Australia  – Raymarine Multifunction Display – a-SERIES DOWNVISION AND SIDEVISION PACKS – a128 DownVision &…
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Is Lowrance Boat Box Bundle Worth the Money?

I recently came across Lowrance Boat Box Bundle. It is presented as an outfit of your boat in terms of „all in one box. “ Let’s look what this marine electronics manufacturer is offering in this miracle box and is it really include everything for perfect fishing as it is not just another GPS for boat device. By searching in…
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GPS Navigācija un Cita Noderīga Informācija Ceļojot ar Auto uz Horvātiju.??

Nesen ar ģimeni biju ceļojumā ar auto uz Horvātiju. Nav jau nekāds varoņdarbs, bet domāju, ka šis tas no manas pieredzes varētu noderēt citiem ceļot gribētājiem. Tā kā šī weblapa ir orientēta par un ap GPS Navigācijas tēmu, tad šis raksts daudzmaz arī atbilst topikam. Arī es pats pirms došanās ceļā meklēju un, arī atradu, padomus un ieteikumus no Latvijas…
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How to Use Google Maps for Marine Navigation

Can You really use Google Maps for Marine Navigation? Let’s take a look at how to find a GPS position and create your next Pacific Islands passage plan with the help of so familiar for everyone Google Earth geo-browser. Although generally, I am a so-called „old school” marine navigator modern technologies are very welcomed, and often it makes sailing more…
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Crude Oil Tanker Flagship Privet IMO 9496032

Crude oil tanker Flagship Privet IMO 9496032 outward-bound from the port of Riga. Here are the main ship’s data. IMO: 9496032 MMSI: 538004388 Call Sign: V7WT5 Flag: Marshall Is [MH] AIS Vessel Type: Tanker Gross Tonnage: 42208 Deadweight: 74594 t Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 228.48m × 32.25m Year Built: Oct 26, 2011 Status: Active Ex name-M/T MEGACORE PANTHEA Built…
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Does Magellan eXplorist TRX7 is a Good Choice for GPS for UTV?

I have paid attention to Magellan eXplorist TRX7 as GPS for UTV after growing number of real Amazon purchases via my links. I always try to inspect the items, especially expensive devices, when purchases exceed three in short time period. So, let’s try to find out why someone spent almost $2K for three Magellan eXplorist TRX7 GPS Navigators. I would…
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