Garmin OnBoard: A Wireless Man-Overboard and Engine-Kill System
Garmin’s new OnBoard system swaps the kill cord for a wireless tag that can cut the engine in an instant.
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How to Text when you are out of Cellular Range – Satellite Communication
New offerings have brought two-way satellite communication to within the realm and budget of most, and all in a very compact package.
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New Fantoms from Garmin
Garmin International announced the GMR Fantom™ 54/56 and Fantom 124/126 the next evolution in its solid-state pulse compression radar series with MotionScope™ Doppler technology, offering 50W and 120W of power output, respectively, the most in its class. Garmin Fantom radars were the first to allow mariners to see targets moving instantaneously thanks to MotionScope technology. Now, with more…
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Garmin unveils Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., have announced Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar, a new technology that uses a higher frequency range to deliver stunningly clear images and detail of structure and fish below and around the boat at greater depths. Clarity and detail of fish, rocks, brush piles, structure and beyond are…
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New 360-Degree Camera from Garmin
Garmin’s new VIRB 360 is a compact, rugged and fully spherical 360-degree camera. The waterproof VIRB 360 is an easy-to-use camera that captures impressive high-quality video up to 5.7K/30fps with four built-in microphones to ensure everything sounds as good as it looks in any direction. Whether you’re landing the fish of a lifetime or cruising…
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What’s New in Sounders
These are exciting times to be in the market for a sounder or fish finder. For many years fish finder technology had remained virtually unchanged with minor improvements few and far between. Not so today. Sounder technology is now moving along at a blistering rate. On a recent visit to the Miami International Boat Show…
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New Tech Improves the Detail of Navionics Charts
NAVIONICS EXPANDS BOATERS’ ABILITY TO IMPROVE THE DETAIL OF THEIR CHARTS Cartography Leader Now Accepts Multiple Sonar Log Formats Enhancing Award-Winning Platform Wareham, Mass. – Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, announced today a key development in its award-winning SonarCharts™high definition bathymetry map. Now compatible with…
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Top Gifts For The Boater
It is that time of year again and if you are like me you struggle to come up with good gifts for your boating friends and family. They either seemingly have all the equipment they could possibly need or they will just re-gift or set in a corner your well thought out but not needed…
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Miami Boat Show’s New Chartplotters
The Miami International Boat Show in February is usually the launching point for all varieties of innovative new boating products. This year there were certainly more innovations than previous years and these included some interesting new chartplotters. New offerings from Garmin, Raymarine and Standard Horizon were good examples of what is new in chartplotters. Garmin…
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What’s NEW with the Garmin Chartplotter
In previous articles we discussed what to look for when shopping for the perfect chartplotter. Does Chartplotter screen SIZE really Matter Chartplotter Maps – Pick the RIGHT Cartography Do you need a Touch Screen Chartplotter? It is now time to delve into what each of the manufacturers is offering and we are going to start…
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Chartplotter Cartography – Pick the RIGHT Charts
Probably some of the most overlooked aspects in purchasing the right chartplotter are the charts themselves. You may have the most technologically advanced chartplotter with all the widgets and wonders but if the charts are lacking in detail and quality the chartplotter will serve little purpose other than looking impressive to your friends when powered…
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Do you Need a Touch Screen Chartplotter?
Purchasing the right chartplotter for your vessel is an important investment in your enjoyment aboard. Do you need a Touchscreen Chartplotter? In the previous article we discussed the importance of going with the largest screen chartplotter possible. Just imagine trying to navigate with a paper chart cut into very small rectangles and having to…
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The GPS Chartplotter Buying Guide
In modern boating the chartplotter is probably one of the most used pieces of electronics aboard. As such, you should consider more factors than just cost when selecting the right chartplotter for your boat. In the next few articles we will explore what factors to consider and what various manufacturers are offering to fill your…
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How to Buy Fish Finders and Depth Sounders
Being able to tell how deep the water is beneath your boat has come a long way from a lead weight on a line. Today’s technology will tell you accurate depth and indicate the type of bottom structure. Emerging technology can even show what is around your vessel in graphic detail, displaying fish suspended among…
