Compare boating & marine gear by use case, features, trade-offs, price, returns, and seller terms before you buy.
Deciding between the Garmin GPSMAP 79s handheld and the Garmin 8008 Volvo Penta chartplotter comes down to portability and flotation versus a touchscreen helm display. Here's how to choose.
A used chartplotter face-off: the Simrad NSS7 EVO2 is a lower-priced parts unit with a dead display, while the Garmin GPSMAP 440S is the functional navigator with suncover and mount included.
One option is a 3.5HP gas outboard for dinghies at $148.31; the other is a 2006 Four Winns Horizon 198 with a trailer at $6,500. Here's how to choose based on what you already own and how you plan to use it.
A used Navionics GPS Signal Simulator and a used Garmin GPSMAP 541s chartplotter/fishfinder serve different jobs at different prices. Find out which one fits your boat and your sonar navigation setup.
A used 21-foot ski boat and a portable 3.5HP outboard serve very different watercraft needs. If you want to tow skis or just motor a dinghy, here's how to choose between the Supra Mariah and this compact outboard.
Compare the Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv touch chartplotter and the Garmin Fishfinder 160C sonar fish finder by price, condition, and intended use to decide which marine electronics sonar navigation setup fits your boat.
Comparing a complete 3.5HP outboard motor with a build-it-yourself twin-propeller electric drive kit? Here's how to pick the right marine engines propulsion for your boat, budget, and project.
Compare the 10-piece bunk slide pad set with the adjustable guide-on post set to decide which boat trailer launching aid solves your ramp problem: sticky bunks or off-center loading.
A $177.75 3.5HP outboard for a small dinghy and a $10,000 used 2015 Carolina Skiff boat answer completely different boating needs. This head-to-head shows which one fits your situation.
Choosing between a bunk bracket kit and a guide-on post kit comes down to whether your trailer needs stronger hull support or easier centering at the ramp. Price, build, and best use cases point to the right choice.
Comparing a $17.15 twin-engine electric drive kit for pond models with a $265.35 5.5 HP 4-stroke outboard for small boats. This head-to-head helps you choose based on project type, power needs, and assembly expectations.
A stained hull and a scratched gelcoat are two different jobs. Compare the $35.30 Better Boat Fiberglass Boat Hull Cleaner with the $114.99 Marine Coat One Gelcoat Repair Kit to see which one your boat actually needs.
Need marine electronics sonar navigation gear? Compare a $99.90 used Garmin chartplotter receiver with a $299.00 Navionics GPS signal simulator for chartplotter testing, and find out which fits your on-water or workshop workflow.
Decide between the Yanmar 4LHA-STZP 200 HP diesel and the Arco 70200 marine starter by matching the part to your propulsion need: a complete inboard repower or a new Ford 302/351 starter.
Compare a $150 Garmin GPSMAP 740s chartplotter with screen damage and a cut cable to a $175 open-box Garmin Fishfinder 160C. Pick the sonar if you want to fish now, the chartplotter if you want a repair project.
Deciding between a compact 3.5HP outboard and a powerful MerCruiser 5.7L V8 inboard comes down to boat type, range, and budget. This head-to-head compares price, engine format, and intended use to help you pick the propulsion that fits.
A 5-inch marine GPS with AIS and dual charts for $336.52 vs a used 12-inch Garmin GPSMAP 1222 chartplotter for $1,300. Compare screens, navigation features, and condition to choose the right marine electronics sonar navigation setup.
The $219.99 Simrad NSS7 EVO2 is a parts-only chartplotter display with a blank screen, while the $299 Navionics GPS Signal Simulator is a working test unit with a 90-day warranty. Here's how to choose.
A $239 outboard motor and a $10,000 Carolina Skiff serve very different buyers. Compare power, capacity, condition, and overall cost to see which one matches your next day on the water.
We compare the lower-priced Simrad NSS7 EVO2, a parts unit with a broken screen, to the complete Garmin GPS MAP 8008 touch screen chartplotter to help you choose.
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