Tag: electronics
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Here’s the third generation of Furuno Navnet Tztouch
The first Furuno Navnet Tztouch was released in 2012, followed by the 2nd generation in 2015. These MFDs are now even more powerful and functional. Eight years have passed since the launch of the first Furuno Navnet multifunction display. Today we have come to TZTouch3, in short TZT3, with a more powerful Quad Core processor…
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Developed with Raceix, Beneteau BoatingOS aims to be a game changer
BoatingOS is a new operating system which will power the next generation of chart-plotters. Raceix has created it in association with Beneteau, their global development partner. The statement about the new Raceix / Beneteau BoatingOS is quite bold: “A game-changing experience for everyone on board, built on the world’s best marine guidance platform”. For sure,…
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The Yacht Controller remotes are now compatible with Volvo Penta EVC-2 for total integration
Yacht Controller has created the interface to make all their Dual Band wireless remote controls, and those of the new Nemesis series, compatible with any electronic Volvo Penta throttle. The new connection between Yacht Controller and Volvo Penta significantly raises the level of usability and ease of management of any boat using Volvo engines with…
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Mercury launches 1st Mate: a marine integrated MOB alarm and proximity-based theft deterrent system
From Brunswick Marine in EMEA, and in particular from Mercury and Quicksilver, it’s the first alarm for man overboard and proximity anti-theft for outboard engines. From Boot Düsseldorf, here’s another news from the tech world made to help and not just to create awe. It’s called 1st Mate, and it’s the world’s first engine-integrated man-overboard…
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What Yanmar has on display at MetsTrade: two brand new…displays
The Dutch fair is on the go, and Yanmar has just introduced the YD42 Multi-Function Color Display and YD25 LCD Switch Panel Display, along with a complete line-up of engines. Two new multi-purpose engine switch and instrument displays, ideal for a range of yachts, catamarans, motorboats and ribs. Among the many items that Yanmar is…
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Thermal and assisted docking at their best with Flir Systems and Raymarine Docksense
Raymarine DockSense Alert, Flir M300 Series thermal maritime cameras, and Scion OTM camera. It’s the latest news that Flir Systems launched at MetsTrade. It’s been a futuristic MetsTrade for Flir Systems. At the latest Dutch fair the Company introduced some cool electronics, like Raymarine DockSense Alert, the Flir M300 Series of thermal maritime cameras, and…
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Your extra eyes: new GC100 wireless cam by Garmin Marine
It is fundamental to keep an extra eye on other parts of the boat where we can’t physically be. So the new GC100 wireless cam by Garmin Marine is a good tool to monitor different areas. With no trouble for installation. Let’s say, while you are mooring, if the camera points at the cockpit you…
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New in 2019: Volvo Penta Water Sport Control is perfect for wakesurfing and water sports
It can control the boat optimizing her setup for watersports. More, Volvo Penta Water Sport Control Glass shows the activity astern filmed by the retro-camera. As wakesurfing and other water sports are becoming more and more popular, electronics suppliers are finding a way to follow the trend and offer customers some useful tools. It’s the…
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Raymarine LightHouse version 3.4 turns your MFD in a smartphone. Kinda
New functions and digital services bring entertainment and more connectivity to the screen on your helm, thanks to the Raymarine LightHouse OS update. And it’s free. We never stress enough how connectivity has become the main part of our lives even when on a boat. So, it’s not surprising that free updates are made available…
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Flir launches Raymarine Magnum radar with US Coast Guard technology
The new open array Raymarine Magnum radar brings superior target tracking and long-range identification for vessels in navigation in open water In a neverending evolution, Flir Systems has just announced the Raymarine Magnum radar, a high-performance open array device with bird mode and beam sharpening technology. It includes many of the same radar technologies used…