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  • FishCast vs. Fish Mapping

    FishCast vs. Fish Mapping The latest in fish-forecasting technologies can lead you directly to the most likely offshore areas for finding fish. Courtesy SiriusXM Marine Anglers are always looking for information when it comes to finding offshore fish such as mahi, marlin, tuna and wahoo. Today, there are two fish-forecasting technology services that tap satellite…

  • Wireless Controller Enhances Yamaha’s Helm Master EX System

    Wireless Controller Enhances Yamaha’s Helm Master EX System Captains can move about the deck while maintaining control of the Helm Master EX joystick, autopilot, and Man Overboard systems. Courtesy Yamaha Outboards Yamaha’s optional new wireless controller expands the versatility of the enhanced Yamaha Helm Master EX Full Maneuverability system. By integrating a first-of-a-kind wireless controller…

  • Must-See Marine Electronics at the Miami International Boat Show

    Must-See Marine Electronics at the Miami International Boat Show Amazing electronics will be on display in Miami. Courtesy Miami International Boat Show Marine electronics serve as the brains of today’s boats. From chart plotters and radars to sonar and night-vision cameras, you’ll find all of this and more at this year’s Miami International Boat Show…

  • FLIR Ocean Scout Pro

    FLIR Ocean Scout Pro The Ocean Scout Pro is easy to handle to scan the waters at night Courtesy Ron Ballanti FLIR has been a pioneer in marine thermal-imaging devices, including handheld scopes/cameras, that can detect the heat signatures of objects such as buoys, boats, breakwaters and other hazards to enhance boating safety at night.…

  • Simrad Marine Electronics Introduces FishCast® Powered by Roffs

    Simrad Marine Electronics Introduces FishCast® Powered by Roffs Simrad has launched the FishCast powered by Roffs as an available overlay for offshore waters to bring professional-grade fishing forecasts directly to the chartplotter with no additional hardware required. Courtesy Simrad Simrad Marine Electronics has announced the launch of FishCast powered by Roffs, now available as an…

  • Must-See Marine Electronics at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

    Must-See Marine Electronics at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show The 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Starts October 29. Courtesy Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show If you like marine electronics, you’re going to love the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 29 through November 2, 2025). While you’ll see all kinds of boats, motors and…

  • Self-Driving Boats Hit the Water

    Self-Driving Boats Hit the Water Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation, announced the launch of the Simrad AutoCaptain Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities. Courtesy Simrad Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation, today announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain Autonomous Boating System, a…

  • BoatBot Launches Mobile App Featuring CaptainAI

    BoatBot Launches Mobile App Featuring CaptainAI The free Captain AI mobile app is designed to serve as an easy-to-use refresher of the principles taught in boat safety classes. Courtesy BoatBot Tech BoatBot Tech’s AI-powered Captain AI free mobile app is designed to reinforce boating safety education classes taught by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and…

  • How to Install a Fixed-Mount Marine VHF Radio

    How to Install a Fixed-Mount Marine VHF Radio A fixed-mount VHF radio offers a number of sophisticated features and options. Jim Hatch Installing one of today’s advanced fixed-mount marine VHF radios can prove more involved than you might imagine. Naturally, every radio model requires a 12-volt DC power source and a VHF antenna, but models…

  • StarPod Systems

    StarPod Systems The StarPod from NavPod offers a secure and waterproof mount for Starlink antennas on boats. Courtesy NavPod BUY NOW Looking for a convenient, streamline and secure way to install a Starlink antenna on your boat so you’re always able to stay in touch with friends, family and boating buddies? The StarPod systems from…

  • We Test the ODYSSEY 15 Amp Charger

    We Test the ODYSSEY 15 Amp Charger The OBC-15-A’s versatility makes it ideal for boat owners. Courtesy ODYSSEY BUY NOW The ODYSSEY OBC-15-A marine battery charger represents a significant advancement in battery charging technology. Designed primarily for marine applications, this lightweight and versatile charging solution is the first of its kind engineered to handle both…

  • Scanstrut Ultra Wireless Phone Charger for Boats

    Scanstrut Ultra Wireless Phone Charger for Boats Scanstrut’s Ultra wireless phone charger for boats is compatible with Apple MagSafe phone cases. Courtesy Scanstrut My mobile phone goes with you everywhere, including my boat. And that’s why I like Scanstrut’s new Ultra. It is the first marine-grade wireless phone charger engineered for compatibility with Apple MagSafe…

  • Affordable Boat-Security Systems

    Affordable Boat-Security Systems Monitoring your boat from afar is easier than ever, thanks to increasingly affordable and compact app-based systems that update you on the condition and location of your unattended boat, no matter how many miles separate you from your vessel.  All it takes is a few clicks on your mobile phone to get…

  • Scout 400 LXF Li-Ion Fathom E-Power System

    Scout 400 LXF Li-Ion Fathom E-Power System Fathom provides data monitoring, including consumption rate and time remaining. Courtesy Scout Boats The 39-foot-7-inch Scout 400 LXF Li-Ion is a wide-beam luxury ­center-console equipped with the Fathom M7000-X+ Series, currently the premier e-power system ­offered by Navico Group, the technology division of Brunswick Corporation. Scout is one…

  • GPSMAP 15×3 Ultrawide MFD from Garmin Drops

    GPSMAP 15×3 Ultrawide MFD from Garmin Drops The GPSMAP 15×3 Ultrawide offers the advantages of dual screens without needing two separate units. Courtesy Garmin Garmin, the world’s largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, recently announced the GPSMAP® 15×3 chartplotter, providing boaters, cruisers and sailors with an ultrawide 15-inch touchscreen for a stunning high-resolution display,…

  • Garmin Debuts Fusion Apollo RA800 Marine Stereo

    Garmin Debuts Fusion Apollo RA800 Marine Stereo The Fusion Apollo RA800 marine stereo is new from Garmin and features a touchscreen. Courtesy Garmin Garmin, the world’s largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, recently announced the premium Fusion Apollo RA800 marine stereo that brings reimagined design and powerful audio performance to boaters everywhere. Designed specifically…

  • The Benefits of Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control

    The Benefits of Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control The helm of a 2003 boat looks nothing like a new boat’s helm. Upgrade your engine’s EVC and you can upgrade your helm, adding value, function, and a modern look. Courtesy Volvo Penta Maybe you own an older boat and don’t want to replace it but would…

  • Protecting Your Boat

    Protecting Your Boat Today’s connected-boat systems often leverage digital-switching technologies, and satellite communications, and many offer a customized app experience. Courtesy Debut Art/Alex Williamson When I was a kid, my ­family lived about 45 minutes away from our boat on the East Coast. While this wasn’t a big deal—the constant traffic snarls on I-95 aside—we…

  • Marine Electronics That Make Boating Safer

    Marine Electronics That Make Boating Safer When used properly by experienced captains, electronics can make you safer. Courtesy Grundéns They had guts, those great mariners from the Age of Discovery. Though some are viewed today with a degree of controversy, the likes of Columbus, Vespucci, ­Cortés and Magellan still hold reputations as bastions of courage…

  • Simrad NSS 4

    Simrad NSS 4 Simrad NSS 4 models offer built-in dual-channel 1 kW chirp sonar, as well as support for Active Imaging HD sonar. Courtesy Simrad BUY NOW Multifunction displays continue to advance in processing speed, system integration, enhanced control capabilities, and ease of use. The latest to emerge in this marine-tech revolution is the Simrad NSS 4…

  • Solid-State Batteries for Boaters

    Solid-State Batteries for Boaters Solid-state batteries from Solid State Marine feature a thin, solid lithium electrolyte coating that saves weight and boosts capacity. Courtesy Solid State Marine As recently as this past winter, solid-state batteries were touted as future tech poised to move electric propulsion rapidly forward. Jumping ahead a year, Honda ­announced limited production…

  • Live Sonar for Saltwater Fishing

    Live Sonar for Saltwater Fishing Garmin has the ­longest history in live-sonar ­development and has earned a reputation for ­prevailing as the top device. Courtesy Garmin BUY NOW Be it Garmin LiveScope, Lowrance Active Target 2 or Humminbird Mega Live 2, live sonar seems to have popped up on bass boats overnight, but saltwater anglers…

  • Hertz Marine Audio Systems Offer High-Quality Sound

    Hertz Marine Audio Systems Offer High-Quality Sound The Capri Source unit is designed to broadcast high-resolution audio throughout the speaker system on the boat. Courtesy Hertz Audio BUY NOW In the not so distant past, boat owners had a much different audio experience on the water than while driving in the tow vehicle they used…

  • Phone Charging and Mounting Systems for Boats

    Phone Charging and Mounting Systems for Boats Boatbuilders recognize that everyone on board uses a phone—posting, Snapping, TikToking, and more—between leaving port and returning. To keep the social posting live, everybody needs a power port or charger, many of which securely hold your phone. We’ve tested numerous different phone holders and chargers, while testing boats.…

  • The Benefits of Direct-Current Marine Generators

    The Benefits of Direct-Current Marine Generators A DC generator can eliminate much of the complicated AC shore-power rigging. Courtesy Fischer Panda In the simplest of terms, an AC generator supplies power directly to a 120-volt circuit to run AC accessories throughout a boat, as well as charge the boat’s batteries (through an AC-to-­DC charger). A…

  • Night-Vision Technology for Boaters

    Night-Vision Technology for Boaters There is a range of night-vision devices available to boaters. Courtesy X Vision, Sionyx If you want to boat more safely at night, night-vision technology can help minimize your odds of getting off course or missing a hidden ­aid-to-navigation post or piece of flotsam. There are two basic technologies to open…

  • Humminbird Mega Live 2 and Xplore MFDs

    Humminbird Mega Live 2 and Xplore MFDs Mega Live 2 features enhanced clarity and a more stable view versus the previous Humminbird forward-facing-sonar ­system. Courtesy Humminbird BUY NOW As forward-facing sonar, aka live sonar, from brands such as Garmin and Lowrance takes over freshwater bass fishing, some anglers forget that the company that introduced this…

  • Must-See Marine Electronics at the 2025 Miami Boat Show

    Must-See Marine Electronics at the 2025 Miami Boat Show Planning a trip to the Miami Boat Show, now officially known as the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show? We just call it MIBS for short. But by any name, it is a great place to see what’s new and exciting, including some of the coolest…

  • Marine data group Kpler’s minority owners consider stake sale

    Marine data group Kpler’s minority owners consider stake sale Reuters Go to baird maritime

  • Using RoamSat to Access the Internet While Boating

    Using RoamSat to Access the Internet While Boating RoamSat units are designed to house a Starlink satellite receiver that you purchase separately. Courtesy RoamSat Elon Musk has surrounded Earth with Starlink communications satellites, and that has boaters buzzing about the possibilities of staying in touch and accessing the internet anywhere. RoamSat helps fulfill that promise…

  • Garmin inReach Messenger Plus

    Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Garmin’s inReach Messenger Plus includes photo-sending and voice-messaging capabilities via satellite. Courtesy Garmin BUY NOW Compact, portable and affordable satellite-messaging devices have revolutionized on-water communications by effectively transforming mobile devices into satellite phones. Most, however, are limited to texting, as well as SOS alerts. But the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus adds…

  • Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024

    Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime