Marine Bilge Pump Sizing Guide: How to Choose the Right Pump for Your Boat
An undersized or failing bilge pump is one of the most overlooked safety risks on recreational vessels — and one of the easiest to fix before it becomes a problem....
Egret's Log
Welcome to Egret’s Log — the official journal from the team at Egret Marine.
This is where we share practical insights, hands-on reviews, and real-world advice on marine electronics and boat accessories. From choosing the right fishfinder and radar system to installing Attwood gear and maintaining your boat, every post is written to help you make smarter decisions on the water.
Whether you’re a weekend angler, serious offshore boater, or just looking to upgrade your electronics, consider this your trusted logbook for everything that keeps you safe, informed, and equipped. New entries added regularly — pull up a seat and stay a while.
Marine Bilge Pump Sizing Guide: How to Choose the Right Pump for Your Boat
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How to Choose a Marine VHF Antenna: Gain, Height, and Cable Loss Explained
Why Your Antenna Matters as Much as Your Radio Most boaters spend considerable time choosing the right VHF radio and almost no time thinking about the antenna. That's backwards. Your...
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Boat Lighting Guide: Navigation Lights, Spreader Lights, and Underwater LEDs Explained
Two Reasons to Think About Boat Lighting Marine lighting serves two very different purposes, and it helps to keep them separate in your mind: Compliance: Navigation lights are required by...
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How to Set Up an NMEA 2000 Network on Your Boat
What Is NMEA 2000 and Why Does It Matter? NMEA 2000 (N2K) is the modern standard for marine electronics networking. It's a plug-and-play communication bus that lets all your compatible...
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Anchoring 101: How to Choose the Right Anchor and Rode for Your Boat
Why Getting Your Anchor Right Matters An anchor is your boat's emergency brake, your overnight security system, and your ticket to swimming holes and lunch stops far from the marina....
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Marine Searchlight Buying Guide: How to Choose and Install a Boat Searchlight
Why a Marine Searchlight Belongs on Your Boat A marine searchlight is one of those pieces of equipment you don't think about — until you desperately need it. Whether you're...
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Marine Electronics Maintenance Guide: How to Keep Your Gear Working Season After Season
Why Marine Electronics Maintenance Pays Off Marine electronics live in one of the harshest environments on earth: constant vibration, salt air, UV radiation, humidity, spray, and temperature extremes. A fishfinder...
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How to Install a Depth Sounder Transducer: Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mount
Transducer Installation: Why It Matters Your fishfinder or depth sounder is only as good as the transducer feeding it. A poorly placed or incorrectly installed transducer produces noisy, inaccurate, or...
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Boat Electrical System 101: Understanding Your 12V DC System
Why Understanding Your Boat's Electrical System Matters Most boat problems that aren't mechanical are electrical. A dead battery, a blown fuse, a corroded connection, or an improperly wired accessory can...
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Kids Life Jackets Buyer's Guide: How to Choose the Right PFD for Children
A complete parent's guide to choosing the right life jacket for children — USCG rules, sizing by weight, must-have safety features, top picks, and care tips.
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Dog Life Jackets Buyer's Guide: How to Choose the Best PFD for Your Dog
Everything you need to know about choosing a life jacket for your dog — buoyancy, fit, sizing, top brands, and how to get your pup comfortable wearing one on the...
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Marine Electronics Buyer's Guide: Chartplotters, GPS & VHF Radios for First-Time Boaters
A beginner-friendly guide to marine electronics — covering chartplotters, VHF radios, depth finders, AIS, and how to build the right onboard electronics setup.
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Marine Safety Gear Buyer's Guide: Everything First-Time Boaters Need to Know
A complete guide to marine safety gear for first-time boaters — covering life jackets, EPIRBs, flares, MOB devices, fire extinguishers, and everything required by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Marine Battery Monitor Setup Guide: What It Is and Why You Need One
Why You Need a Battery Monitor on Your Boat A voltmeter tells you what your battery voltage is right now. A battery monitor tells you how much usable energy is...
