Delphi’s XM SKYFi Marine Kit
Lots of PR talk here, but Delphi announced today the introduction of the Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit. Satellite radio, either from XM or Sirius, is becoming very popular in the boating world looking...
Monthly Archive: July 2004
JLT’s Rugged Computers
Would you like your computer (the one you’ve mounted in the cockpit..) to work while circumnavigating the Antarctic? JLT is a supplier of rugged computers that that can do just that and they have...
oPod, iPAL & iPod
So if you’ve bought the iPAL for listening to some sweet tunes on deck, you might also consider a nice waterproof case for your iPod. Oh, and underwater headphones are coming as well… “The...
MAATS Innovation Awards For EchoPilot And Vexilar
The Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show was held last week in Las Vegas. Two interesting marine electronics won a Marine Manufacturers Association Innovation Award during that event. “EchoPilot‘s CASS (Collision Avoidance Sonar System) is...
Garmin’s Quest
Garmin announced a new portable GPS navigator. Although its intended use is on the road, it is compatible with the entire line of MapSource outdoor cartography, including U.S. Topo, 24K Topo, Recreational Lakes with...
Nobeltec’s InSight Radar 2
Nobeltec released their new InSight Radar 2, a fully functional digital radar that interfaces with their Visual Navigation Suite or Admiral for integration with a laptop or desktop computer. Seems promising by the looks...
ComNav’s Renewed NX2 Instrument Package
ComNav has renewed its NX2 instrument package. Go here to see what’s new about it and whether there’s something in it for you… “By displaying 40 different functions, the Multi Control is the most...
McMurdo Beacons Tested Again
A while ago there was this news about the McMurdo ‘Precision 406 MHz GPS EPIRB’ (also known as G4 406 MHz GSP EPIRB) and the McMurdo ‘Fastfind Plus 406 MHz Personal Location Beacon’ (also...
Raymarine C-Series
Yachtingnet takes a look at Raymarine�s new C-Series, and they seem to like what they see. Especially from a user-friendliness perspective. “Each model in Raymarine�s new C-Series, a family of standalone multifunction navigation displays,...
More Wi-Fi At The Dock
Can you imagine that here are still marinas out there that do not offer Wi-Fi internet access…? It won’t be long before yacht owners expect to have it like they expect to have water...
