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Old 04-28-2006, 07:03 PM   #1
Fiberoptic
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Should Mp3car have a boats section?

Based on the poll results above, the answer is yes! Lets get started !

New Boat computer section: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/boat-computers/

A lot of people have been asking me and the store about how to put a car computer in their boat. I like to sail so I thought I would add this sub forum to see how much activity this gets. If you all hate it I can take it down. The Mac thing started slow and then it picked up as a useful resource. There is a lot of tech in the marine industry that can be converted to cars and contribute to the overall mp3car community. (Fiberglass, ruggedized connectors and similar parts)

Edit: Marine specific issues:
Brightness (look at your monitor on deck)
Ultra low power (for sailing across an ocean and only having wind electricity generation)
Dual monitors (Charting/Mapping/Productivity all on one computer)
Shock - High speed boats
Salt water corrosion problems
Software - Marine Navigation/Charting
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Last edited by Fiberoptic; 05-17-2007 at 07:01 AM.
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