Low Voltage
Battery technology needs to evolve for electric propulsion to compete with gas or diesel.
Electronics
Advances in marine electronics, including GPS and electronic charts, computer-aided design and gyro stabilizers, have transformed the on-the-water experience, making boating safer and more enjoyable.
Navionics breach exposed hundreds of thousands of boat owners’ data
The company secured an exposed database to correct the problem.
C-MAP offers free charts
C-MAP is offering boaters in the United States and Canada free charts.
JL Audio to license Clarion’s marine business
The long-term agreement includes distribution in the U.S., Canada and international marine audio markets.
Flir Systems invests in artificial intelligence company
Cvedia develops machine-learning applications to give sensor systems artificial intelligence.
Fusion adds Apple AirPlay to Apollo Series stereos
Fusion Entertainment, which manufactures marine-focused stereo and entertainment equipment, has added Apple AirPlay functionality to its Apollo Series marine systems that it introduced earlier this year.
Mazu releases new sportfishing app
Technology and satellite communications company Mazu has launched a sportfishing app that seeks to give anglers weather and sea state information, and provide powerful communications capabilities via satellite.
Sportsman Boats extends JL Audio agreement
Sportsman Boats has extended an agreement with JL Audio for three years as the company’s exclusive audio partner for model years 2019 through 2021.
ACR Electronics wins award
Safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics, Inc. has been recognized as one of the highest-performing manufacturers in Florida as a winner at the annual Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award Ceremony.
Sound System
When a load of journalists took a ride on a Grady-White Freedom 325 with Fusion Entertainment’s new Apollo stereo system, marketing manager Marcus Hamilton played a song that was considered a “good challenge” for its components.
Garmin introduced the inReach Mini
Garmin International, Inc., announced the inReach Mini, a smaller, more compact satellite communicator with available two-way messaging.
The GPS Store, Inc., celebrates 20th anniversary
Founders Drew and Gina Reger have expanded their business from a walk-in store to a national business with online and phone sales.
Fusion introduces two new stereo head units
Fusion, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of stereo equipment, introduced two head units during a media event today at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Siren Marine partners with Sail Newport
Siren Marine LLC announced a partnership with Sail Newport, an organization dedicated to promoting the sport of sailing, providing affordable sailing instruction and attracting new people to an activity and lifestyle that is distinctively Newport.
Siren Marine adds features
Siren Marine has added features to the MTC Boat Monitoring and Tracking system that make it easier for boat owners to access on board information from a phone, tablet or computer.
ACR named South Florida’s Manufacturer of the Year
ACR Electronics, a manufacturer of survival gear for the marine, outdoor, aviation and military markets has been named South Florida’s Manufacturer of the Year.
Volvo Ocean Race using Vesper Marine AIS system
Vesper Marine’s Guardian AIS system was selected by Volvo Ocean Race organizers to mark course perimeters for its in-port races.
ACR Electronics signs deal with The Yacht Group
The Yacht Group will exclusively sell and develop ACR Electronics searchlights called Yacht Beams.
Win-Tron Electronics adds Clarion Marine Systems products
Marine electronics distributor Win-Tron Electronics said Clarion Marine Systems will join its lineup of products.
Siren Marine signs deals with three sales rep groups
Technology manufacturer Siren Marine LLC has established new business partnerships with West Coast Sales, Gulf Atlantic Marketing Inc. and Bruce Hackett Sales to market Siren’s boat monitoring and tracking technology, known as the Siren MTC Connected Boat system.
Fusion signs deal with Sea Pro Boats
Fusion said it has partnered with Sea Pro Boats to offer marine entertainment systems, speakers and amplifiers on all 2018 Bay Series and Center Console Deep V Series boats.
CDI Electronics and Balmar select Southern sales rep
CDI Electronics and Balmar have chosen William F. Miller & Associates to represent the companies’ products in the South.
GPLink signs deal with Wheelhouse Technologies
GPLink teamed with Wheelhouse Technologies to provide seamless integration to the latter’s marine maintenance system.
ASA Electronics signs deal with Bongiovi Accoustics
ASA Electronics is partnering with Bongiovi Accoustics to bring the latter’s DPS Core Technology to select ASA products.