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Based on recent events such as the ferry and private boat collision, I assume there is no integration of radar, AIS and autopilot to avoid collisions with other vessels or land. Is that correct? I've never used any of these so please excuse if this makes no sense. Seems in these high tech...

General question, are you risking potential damage or shortened life span of an outboard engine if you cruise at say 6 knots most of the time?

Quite a few different types of cooktops are used in boats from my readings. What are your thoughts on using an induction type of cooktop compared to others? They seem to have a lot of advantages to me yet not many boats come with them as standard equipment. Jake

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Not so much a C-Dory question but general boating. On say a 25 foot single engine boat, what would be some differences of stern drive compared to OB regarding: 1. Steering, forward and reverse. General handling. 2. Steering effort. Stern drive is one finger light but how much effort does a...

Say for the Great Loop, which would you choose, Raymarine or Garmin? Wondering pros and cons of their chartplotters, chart differences, ease of operation. Thanks

Just looking to add to my limited boat knowledge. My stern drive bowrider has what I would call power steering, very little effort required. I read here of hydraulic steering on an outboard. Is there power assisted hydraulic steering and non-assisted types or just one type? Thanks, Jake