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Energy on your Boat

December 11, 2021/by Grant Headifen

We discuss energy on your boat, how to manage energy, forms of generation, how much is used per day. Generators, solar, lithium-ion batteries etc

Electricity on Your Charter Boat

April 26, 2019/by Grant Headifen

It’s a given, we can’t live without electricity. At home, we have all the conveniences and all the chargers we need. But what about on a boat on a sailing vacation? What can I charge and what voltage is available? Here is a complete rundown of how to stay charged and connected on a charter […]

GPS Tracking for Sailboats and Float Plan Filing

July 5, 2017/by Grant Headifen

Now users can begin tracking all their sailing ventures using NauticEd’s Tracklink App. Available on iOS, and soon on Android devices.

Smartplug Stops Boats Burning to the Waterline

March 3, 2017/by Grant Headifen

A SmartPlug is a must for your boat to replace the standard L5-30 shore power plug. A few years ago I managed a boat for a syndicate of guys. They were sharing their boat using our boat sharing software. But alas … here is what happened to their beautiful boat. Turns out, this is an […]

Autopilot sailing to a waypoint

December 10, 2012/by Grant Headifen

Last weekend the NauticEd crew did a boat delivery for the local Moorings Yacht Charter company in New Zealand. We sailed from Auckland up to the Bay of Islands to deliver the yacht back to its charter base. The yacht was a Beneteau 37 2012 model and was appointed well and in great condition. The […]