Electronics

Fishfinders, chartplotters, radar, and sonar — what actually matters offshore, explained by someone who works in IT.

Starlink Mini Offshore: Internet 60 Miles Out Without the Yacht Pricing

Running a Starlink Mini on a fishing boat — how Roam Unlimited really behaves past 10 miles, the ocean data toggle at $2/GB, and why Global Priority is overkill for anglers.

July 16, 2026

Garmin Force Kraken on a 31-Foot Boat: Install, MFD Integration, and 90" vs 110"

An owner's review of the Garmin Force Kraken trolling motor on a 31-foot center console — MFD integration with no remote, waypoint spot-lock, and choosing between the 90 and 110 inch shafts.

July 13, 2026

Choosing an Offshore Fishfinder/Chartplotter: An IT Guy's Honest Guide

CHIRP frequencies, transducer choice, NMEA 2000 networking, and where the marketing ends — how to spec offshore electronics without overpaying.

July 10, 2026