Pensacola FL Sailing Blog – sailingnightwatch

As we outfit the boat for cruising, we look at our needs and time of installation. Products like plotters, radar and other electronics are in a period of rapid development. It reminds me of computers in the 90’s. Therefore, we will wait on updating those type electronics.

Do you need a SSB? We have read a lot from those that cruise and have them. Having weather info available, email and being able to talk to family is important to us. Therefore, it is one of those luxuries we decided to get.

The SSB has not changed a hole lot since the 1930’s. Yes, there are no longer tubes, they are much smaller and more reliable. The choice then became new or used and why. Then the final choice would be the brand.