Power & Motoryacht

Home Out of Range

My family recently spent 14 months on our boat, a Carver Voyager 570, cruising the Great Loop. It was an incredible experience, although when we left home to begin the adventure, some members of the crew (our two young daughters) were hesitant about the whole idea. I knew we would need as many comforts of home as possible, and high on that list was a solid, steady internet connection. I did plenty of research before and during the cruise, and I learned that connectivity isn’t a simple one-size-fits-all issue.

There are three ways to get internet on your boat. The first and least expensive option is land-based WiFi, which works well if you’re in a marina with a

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