Articles in the Product Reviews Category
Vessel Assist San Diego Puts Waterproof Cameras To The TestPosted in All Posts, Product Reviews on Monday, February 22, 2010
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When it comes to cameras, Vessel Assist San Diego has gone through dozens. In recent years some companies have stepped up to the plate and developed a digital camera that is not only water proof but shock resistant. As owner of one of the busiest commercial towing and salvage companies in the nation, I hit [...]
Ford, Chevy, or Dodge?Posted in All Posts, Product Reviews on Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Part of my task of testing the Rescue 21 system has been to trailer my 28’ Vessel Assist Zodiac all over the country. In doing so I have been able to use three different diesel trucks.
1. 2006 2wd Dodge 2500 Mega Cab
2. 2008 4wd Ford F-250 Crew Cab
3. 2009 4wd Chevy 3500 crew Cab
To be fair the dodge is only a two wheel drive and is not equipped with the Smog restraints that the Ford and Chevy are, but I did come up with a point system that through my own personal experience…
Garmin 4212 or Raymarine E120Posted in All Posts, Product Reviews on Monday, June 8, 2009
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Owning 11 boats I have had the pleasure and the pain of using many different types of electronics. With the advent of all-in-one systems there are plenty to choose from. Two of the most popular systems are built by Garmin and Raymarine.
GARMIN 4212. (I also run the 5212, which I believe is a better system than the 4212 because of the touch screen, but to be fair to the Raymarine I will compare the 4212.) The Garmin is a very dependable unit with as many options as a mariner would likely need…
