Boats, boat electronics and software
When I started looking for a motor boat, I made a pretty extensive study on different options, outlined the criteria and mapped the alternatives. I will write up a blog series about selecting a boat and post it here in four blog posts over next month. The posts will cover the following topics:Part 1: Use … Read More “Selecting a boat or a yacht, part 1: Use cases and general considerations” »
The OpenCPN remote control is based on an off-the-shelf numpad keyboard. I have mapped OpenCPN functions that I feel are the most important to the keyboard and printed stickers with icons for each of the functions.
One of the great things about OpenCPN is the ability to modify (or hack) it to your liking. The problem is that there is really not much documentation on how to do it except the brief instructions on vector palette on OpenCPN manual. Below are instructions on how to change the outlook of oeSENC (S-57) … Read More “OpenCPN hacks: visual changes to oeSENC vector charts” »
I wanted to create this site to help people like me, DYI boat and boat electronics and SW enthusiasts. However, the blog will also contain a lot of other stuff related to boating, like product reviews and boat selection tips. I have spend hundreds and hundreds of hours trying to figure out various things related … Read More “Welcome!” »
