Test the actual locations
Mobile coverage changes along a waterway and even inside a steel cabin. Try the service you intend to use at likely moorings, with a backup for important calls.
Budget energy honestly
List the laptop, router, lighting and other loads, then compare them with battery capacity and how the bank will be recharged in winter. Avoid assuming solar will cover every day.
Make movement workable
If you cruise without a home mooring, plan meetings around realistic travel and service stops. Keep a quiet alternative location for days when conditions or connectivity fail.
Before you go
- Test signal at likely stops
- Calculate daily power use
- Keep a backup call location