Garmin Expands JL Audio Range With M200 Marine Speakers
Garmin has added M200 marine speakers and subwoofers to the JL Audio line, broadening factory and retrofit audio options for recreational boats.
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Garmin Unveils JL Audio A60 Marine Head Units
Garmin has expanded its JL Audio marine range with the A60 head-unit family, aimed at simpler integrated audio control aboard leisure boats.
Garmin Introduces GMI 40 Marine Instrument
Garmin's new GMI 40 brings a compact 4.3-inch colour touchscreen to sailors, coastal cruisers and anglers who want core vessel data in a dedicated display.
Lift Foils Details 2026 eFoil Product Programme
Lift Foils has outlined its 2026 product programme around propulsion, wings, batteries and its LCS architecture as electric foiling technology continues to develop.
ePropulsion kMax Battery Wins ICAST Energy Award
ePropulsion's kMax battery has won the energy-category Best of Show award at ICAST 2026, highlighting growing interest in compact electric power systems for small craft.
Garmin Launches LiveScope 2 Real-Time Sonar
Garmin has introduced LiveScope 2 as its latest live-scanning sonar generation, aimed at giving anglers a clearer real-time view around the boat.
ePropulsion Enters Powered-Kayak Market With kLite 750
ePropulsion has entered the powered-kayak market with the compact kLite 750 electric outboard, aimed at recreational and fishing kayaks.
ePropulsion Spirit 2 Named a 2026 Top Product
ePropulsion's Spirit 2 electric outboard has been recognised as a 2026 Top Product, adding another industry award to the portable electric-motor category.
Garmin Launches Signal VHF 400 and 220 Marine Radios
Garmin has launched the Signal VHF 400 and 220 marine radios, combining compact touchscreen controls with modern connectivity and, on the VHF 400, integrated Class B AIS.
Axopar and Flite Launch Boater-Focused eFoil in U.S.
Axopar and Flite have brought their boater-focused electric hydrofoil board to the U.S., extending the leisure experience beyond the boat itself.
Garmin Unveils 360-Degree Sonar With Spy Pole
Garmin has introduced a 360-degree scanning sonar system and motorised Spy Pole designed to give anglers a broader view of fish and structure around the boat.
ePropulsion Spirit 2 Wins Miami Innovation Award
ePropulsion's Spirit 2 has won the alternative-propulsion Innovation Award at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show, adding recognition for compact electric outboards.
ePropulsion Debuts E100 High-Performance Battery
ePropulsion has launched the E100 high-performance battery to support its growing range of electric propulsion platforms for boats and marine applications.
Waydoo Introduces FoilBoost at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Waydoo has introduced FoilBoost at boot Düsseldorf, adding an assisted-foiling system to its growing electric watersports portfolio.
Garmin Launches quatix 8 Pro Nautical Smartwatch
Garmin has launched the quatix 8 Pro nautical smartwatch with inReach satellite and cellular connectivity, an enhanced boat mode and marine-control functions for recreational boaters.