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Yearly Archive: 2026

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LiFePO4 / Electrical & Engines

PBIBS 2026: CayCube self contained electrical system

Each of the last few years, the Palm Beach International Boat Show has gained momentum and prominence. This year that momentum continues with several new product announcements. The CayCube from Cay Electronics is making its Florida debut after an appearance at the Newport show and caught my eye. This self contained AC and DC power system offers numerous integration options and helps solve numerous problems for boaters, boat yards, and service providers.

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Press Releases / Sailing & Racing / Wireless & Apps / Handheld

Raymarine unveils RCU-1 wireless autopilot remote for power and sail

Hudson, NH: Raymarine – global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets – announced today the launch of the RCU‑1 Wireless Autopilot Remote. Designed for both power and sail applications, the RCU‑1 gives...

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LiFePO4 / Press Releases / Electrical & Engines

Cay Electronics to showcase CayCube onboard power alternative at PBIBS 2026

After a successful pre-launch marked by the prestigious Newport Boat Show Innovation Award last fall, Cay Electronics will be  showcasing the cutting-edge CayCube technology at Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 25 to 29. CayCube is the culmination of 40 years of maritime experience resulting in a revolutionary alternative to standard generators on board…

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Wireless & Apps / When things go wrong... / NMEA 2000, 0183 & Signal K / Monitoring & Tracking

Vanemar Boat Monitor: Slick wireless monitoring, with a catch

Vanemar’s monitoring system joins a rather crowded field of monitoring products with their own spin on how best to monitor your boat. With a strong reliance on wireless sensors, extensive NMEA 2000 integration, and an emphasis on user experience throughout the product, Vanemar makes their case for consideration when selecting a monitor. But, currently the lack of bilge pump monitoring holds me back from a full throated recommendation.

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Safety & SAR / The future / When things go wrong... / Monitoring & Tracking

DBMIBS 2026: FLIR M460LRF

The final installment of my DBMIBS 2026 visits the FLIR booth to see what’s new with them. FLIR is showing off the M460LRF AI-powered, multi-spectral, high-resolution thermal, and 4K camera system with a laser range finder and laser illuminator. How’s that for a mouthful? The length of the description gives a hint to just how much technology FLIR has packed into this camera.

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Network & control / Navigation / Charts

DBMIBS 2026: Simrad NSO 4

Continuing my new product tour from the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the next stop is at the Navico booth for the Simrad NSO 4 and B&G Zeus SRX. These two families of chartplotters sit atop Simrad and B&G’s lineups. They also complete each company’s transition to products based on Navico’s NEON operating system.

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Wireless & Apps / Network & control / Electrical & Engines / NMEA 2000, 0183 & Signal K / Monitoring & Tracking

DBMIBS 2026: Digital Yacht veLINK

Digital Yacht has been on a roll recently with clever, relatively simple products to solve specific needs. Well, they’ve done it agian. This time, Digital Yacht has introduced a small converter that connects to Victron products via Bluetooth, convert their data, and share it on a NMEA 2000 network. The veLINK gateway solves problems on boats without a GX device and for Victron devices without wired connectivity.

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Navigation / Charts

DBMIBS 2026: Furuno TZtouchE and TZMap MFDs

The electronics area of the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is noticeably smaller this year. In years past, the show featured a separate electronics room. This year, that room is a food court and the electronics area is on the main floor of the convention center. Although the area itself might be smaller, there were still quite a few exciting announcements and new equipment on display. First up are two different lines of Furuno MFDs designed for smaller boats.