ARCO Opens Pensacola Electronics Facility for Zeus Marine Products
The workshop behind a marine electrical component can be as important as the specification printed on its box. ARCO Marine has opened a dedicated …
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Furuno TZtouchE Offers Nine- and Thirteen-Inch Networked Helms
A compact console does not leave much room for separate screens for plotting, radar and fishing data. Furuno has expanded its NavNet family with …
Lofrans Razza Brings a Lower-Profile Windlass to Compact Foredecks
Anchoring hardware takes valuable space on the foredeck of a small cruiser, especially when the same area must remain safe for crew movement. Lofrans …
Victron GlobalLink 530 Brings Standard 4G to Remote Boat Monitoring
A boat kept away from home can benefit from remote information on its electrical system, provided the connection actually works where it is stored. …
Victron Smart IP43 Adds Dedicated 36V and 48V Charging Models
Higher-voltage batteries are becoming more familiar on electric dinghies and boats with demanding electrical systems. Victron Energy has extended its Smart IP43 charger family …
Victron Orion XS 70A Adds Higher-Output DC-DC Charging
An outboard or inboard alternator can supply useful energy, but an owner should not assume it can be connected directly to any domestic battery …
Torqeedo Adds 700W Travel XS and New 48V Cruise Outboards
A small tender needs propulsion that is simple to handle, store and charge, while a larger dayboat may call for a more powerful system. …
Antwerp Hybrid Patrol RIB Combines Twin Torqeedo Motors with Yamaha
A harbour patrol boat rarely operates at only one speed, so a single propulsion approach may not suit every task. Novi Marine has built …
Torqeedo Watercare Links River Clean-Up with Recycled Motor Parts
A marine motor's environmental story includes the materials used to build it as well as the energy it consumes on the water. Torqeedo is …
Raymarine and RNLI Begin Five-Year Navigation Technology Partnership
Rescue crews rely on equipment that works in demanding conditions, often at night and in poor visibility. Teledyne Raymarine and Teledyne FLIR Marine have …
Raymarine Extends CMOR NEX GEN Mapping across Florida
The bottom beneath a small fishing boat can change dramatically over a short distance, even when the surface appears uniform. Raymarine has expanded CMOR …
Hefring IMAS Adds Guidance to Compatible Raymarine Axiom Displays
A modern helm gathers data from several systems, but a skipper still has to interpret it in the context of the passage. Hefring Marine's …
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