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Friday, June 23, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 2023) – Introducing Icom’s newest black box VHF marine radios, the M510BB and M410BB. Say goodbye to cluttered helm space and hello to flexible and seamless operation wherever you need it on board. The M510BB and M410BB are ideal space-saving solutions for vessels requiring multiple communication

by: Icom America

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Boating Safety, Boating Technology, Electronics

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

San Diego, Calif. - (June 13, 2023) - ECOXGEAR under their SOUNDEXTREME brand have partnered with West Marine, the nation's leading omni-channel provider in the marine aftermarket, to introduce the groundbreaking ExtremeTower 8" Speakers. These speakers are the marine industry's first of their kind lithium-ion battery powered marine

by: ECOXGEAR

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, boating innovation, Boating Technology, Electronics

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The new ACR Electronics ResQLink™ AIS Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) has been named among the most innovative products across the recreational sector for 2023 by Boating Industry. The accolade is the latest endorsement for the ground-breaking smartphone-connected ACR PLB, which is Cospas-Sarsat and FCC approved and available

by: ACR Electronics

tags: Awards, Boat Technology, Boating Safety, Electronics, safety, Smart Technology

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 28, 2023 – For most recreational boaters, VHF radios are a better lifesaving tool than the omnipresent cellphone, even as more boaters use cellphones for emergency on-water communications. Why? The VHF radio remains the only tool at the boater’s disposal that can summon those potential rescuers on the

by: BoatUS

tags: Accessories, Boating 101, Boating Safety, Education, Electronics, How To

Monday, February 6, 2023

Kirkland, WA – The world’s largest boat and yacht show is back! The Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show will be held February 15 through 19, 2023. Show events and attractions will be located on land at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) and Pride Park, and on the water at Sea Isle Marina, One Herald

by: Icom America

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Beyond the Lakes, Boat Show, Electronics

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Kirkland, WA – At this year’s NMEA Marine Electronics Conference and Expo’s awards banquet, our popular M510 radio was presented the 2022 award for Best VHF Radio Product. In previous years, Icom’s M605 (2017-2021) and M503 (2014-2016) have also received NMEA accolades. The M510 is a Class-D DSC VHF marine

by: Icom America

tags: Electronics

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Lake Erie boaters have turned to Lakeside Audio and Electronics, LLC for their marine audio and electronics needs. With over 25 years of experience in the audio and electronics field this family-owned business store owner, Joshua Mompher was an engineer in the fast-paced auto industry and brings his experiences designing electrical

by: Lakeside Audio and Electronics, LLC

tags: Electronics, Lighting

Thursday, June 23, 2022

The proliferation of personal locator beacons (PLBs), whose diminutive size belie their enormous on-water safety advantage, are no longer thought of exotic rescue electronics. “PLBs are user-friendly and easy to maintain, and we are seeing more boaters using them as a mainstream rescue device,” said BoatUS Foundation for

by: BoatUS

tags: Boating 101, Boating Safety, Electronics

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

What is 1stMate and why would I want one on my boat? A primary requirement in owning a powerboat is to operate it safely to protect yourself and those around you. Using an emergency engine cut-off lanyard is important because it will stop your boat if you fall overboard. It is also required by USCG law when operating open vessels

tags: Accessories, Boat Security, Electronics, Software & Apps

Monday, November 29, 2021

In need of a helping hand when you're docking your boat? Dockmate might just be what you need. Find out what it does and what all it includes here.

tags: Electronics, Retrofitting, Smart Technology

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