Chartplotters, radar, AIS, VHF, autopilot, compass, NMEA networks, and deck lights.
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An AIS transceiver is a system that automatically broadcasts your vessel's position, course, speed, and identification while simultaneous…
An autopilot is an electronic system that automatically steers the boat to maintain a preset compass heading or GPS course. GPS integrati…
A chartplotter is a GPS navigation display that shows your boat's position on electronic charts in real-time. Modern chartplotters are to…
A marine compass is a magnetic navigation instrument that uses a magnetized card floating in usually alcohol or mineral oil, to align wit…
Marine communication systems include VHF radios for short-range communication between vessels, distress calls and harbor operations. Sing…
Navigation lights are the legally required lighting system that makes your vessel visible to other boats and identifies your size, type,…
NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) networks allow marine electronic devices to share data through standardized communication…
Marine radar is a navigation and collision-avoidance system made up of a rotating antenna (either a dome or open array) mounted high on t…
Traditional navigation relies on paper charts, compass work, dead reckoning, and position plotting. Paper charts show water depths, hazar…
Marine transducers are sensors that measure water depth, boat speed, and water temperature, sending data to displays at the helm.