Fusion stereo system (multi zones) running playlists (Spotify is our favourite) via Bluetooth off the boat’s dedicated iPad or off personal...
A good place to start is tow eye (.) com. Though the info focuses on mega yacht towing center consoles, the principles apply to towing smaller,...
Upgrading the pump, to perhaps a Headhunter Mach 5, is one possible solution. If the pump is undersized, adding an accumulator may not solve the...
I’m running QSC 8.3 HO 550’s on my Riviera 41 open fly bridge. LOA 46 beam 15. Advertised dry weight with standard engines 30,100 lbs. Make my...
Saw a blue (hull) Nordhaven in the PNW in Tsehum Harbour named “Ship Faced”. When I commented on the name the owner added that the tender was...
+1 on Dockmaster’s comments. As an aside, it’s also not likely that any boat in the size range mentioned would have towing cleats sufficient to...
I would not consider a Riviera in this area. I don't think they ride as well nor have the range. (#2) In the size range being discussed, based on...
Have a factory installed Victron Centaur 12/20 charger for my genset battery. No issues thus far (11 years). A very well-respected installer...
Here's a primer on CZONE...from the Riviera website:...
I don’t have CZone on my Riviera (2009 build) but friends with newer Rivs have CZone and are pleased with how it manages their electrical systems....
Noted your reply to MBevins. Good point. TV for entertainment purposes (which I have no interest in currently) certainly requires satellite...
Thank you, I'm aware of it. T-Mobile is currently the preferred provider for cellular data here in the PNW. My router has two SIM card slots....
I have a Wilson cell booster. Last season I was rafted with another boat and stern tied in Desolation Sound, The other boat had a Shakespeare...
Understood. In open areas of the inside passage satellite reception works well. We have several favourite spots where we anchor and stern tie...
I know but I’ll give it a try this cruising season. Satellite orbits at the equator and I’m told we’re at a 23-26 degree angle in the Pacific...
Indeed. Google "Desolation Sound" and "Broughton Archipelago" to see what we're dealing with up here.
My experience to date has been with a cell booster that (obviously) proved ineffective. New stuff is a significant upgrade. One for voice and...
If I understand your question correctly, the manufacturer I spoke with was referring to cell towers generally, though he specifically referenced...
When I was doing my due diligence on Wi-Fi and cell boosters I spoke with manufacturers, retailers/installers and users. I was informed that cell...
As gr8trn correctly pointed out, cruisers would not be venturing out in conditions shown in the video. Route and weather planning factor into...
