This book provides up to date hands-on advice on getting the best from computers at sea. Based upon the popular series of articles published in Yachting Monthly, and extended to incorporate the needs of powerboats, it details what hardware and software products are available, which are most suitable for the particular purpose on board, what to bear in mind when buying, and the differences in using a computer in a marine environment.
This book will enable readers to maximise the benefits of using computers on board whilst avoiding the common problems.
Topics include:
HARDWARE CHOICES
MOBILE AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS FOR VOICE
MAIL AND THE INTERNET AT SEA
GETTING WEATHER INFORMATION
NAVIGATION AND CHART PLOTTERS
ON BOARD ENTERTAINMENT