April 24, 2024
AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip Launches 3D Color Visualizer
Apr 25, 2024 Awlgrip®, the renowned yacht brand under A…
March 26, 2024
Written is partnership with Furuno: Furuno’s New NavNet TZtouchXL Series
Mar 28, 2024 On Furuno’s new NavNet TZtouchXL series of…
January 9, 2024
Compact speaker has matching small price
Jan 11, 2024 Many small stereo speakers sound tinny and…
January 2, 2024
Great Ideas for Marine Electronics Upgrades
Electronics are usually the single biggest difference between a brand-new boat and one that you might have bought five or ten years ago. The tech advances have been coming thick and fast for several years now and show no signs of slowing down. In this feature, we have selected a series of the latest electronics products with an emphasis on great new Multifunction Displays since those are the gateway to the world of functions that you can add to your boat.
November 13, 2023
Garmin quatix 7X – Solar Edition
Nov 16, 2023 Plot your paradise on the water and beyond…
November 13, 2023
Steiner Navigator Binoculars
Nov 16, 2023 The Navigator Binoculars were created for…
November 7, 2023
Test Drive: The Savvy Navvy App
Nov 9, 2023 by Marc Robic When our editor asked if I wo…
November 7, 2023
New Gear: In Dense Fog or Rain Dash Compass Can Be Vital
Nov 9, 2023 When rain or fog limits visibility, respons…
October 10, 2023
Tiny Mobile Device Controller
Oct 12, 2023 Music and the outdoors are natural compani…
September 26, 2023
New Tank Monitoring System Uses App or MFD
Sept 28, 2023 Finicky, inaccurate internal mechanical f…
July 11, 2023
New products: Chartplotter Integrates Shadow-Caster Lighting Control
Shadow-Caster has partnered with Johnson Outdoors to in…
June 20, 2023
weBBoat Provides Web Access to Any Size Boat
Boats of all sizes are increasingly dependent on intern…
June 6, 2023
New tech: New Volvo Penta Joystick Driving – Integrated Shift, Steering, Throttle Control
Volvo Penta is announcing a new level of joystick drivi…
June 6, 2023
Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System: FAQs
Zipwake has two different Series of products, Series S…
May 9, 2023
New products: Tank Monitoring on Smart Phone – “Smart Idea”
The Gobius C tank monitoring system distributed by Albi…
April 25, 2023
Speakers aim directly at skiers, boarders, surfers and tubers
Most marine stereo speakers produce music that bounces off the transom and reflects off the water, turning it into a distorted mush for anyone behind the boat. This is especially true when the volume is cranked up to be heard above the roar of an engine.
March 7, 2023
New Gear: Compact Antenna Brings TV/FM Onboard
Televisions on a boat are increasingly commonplace. With the simple-to-install Glomex Avior VT300 Omnidirectional TV/FM antenna from GA Communications, it’s never been easier to bring analog and digital broadcasts onboard—at a price that’s hard to ignore.
March 7, 2023
Gear: Cascade Mountain Tech Steelcore 1000 Lumen Flashlight
With enough brightness to cut through the darkest nights, the Steelcore 1000 Lumen Flashlight has ample power for almost any boating adventure at an affordable price. A poly-nylon outer shell is durable and comfortable, while the steel core and IPX8 rating add abundant durability.
February 7, 2023
External Fluid Level Sensor Masters Varied Tank Shapes
From cone to cube, the Gobius C from Albin Group Marine precisely measures the exact volume and fluid level in tanks of virtually any shape, no matter the number of sides or angles, or composition. Taking only 15 minutes to install and configure, the maintenance-free device mounts externally.
January 10, 2023
New Gear: Web Connectivity Made Easy with the WeBBoat Link
The need for onboard web connectivity has become commonplace—for both vessel systems and passengers and crew. The Glomex weBBoat® Link IT1304 series of Internet devices from GA Communications offers scalable solutions to receive satellite, Wi-Fi and North American 3G/4G cellular signals up to 20 miles offshore.
December 6, 2022
Getting connected for safety first
The December issue of Canadian Yachting once again featured the magazine’s Annual Marine Electronics Special compiled by Andy Adams. While the feature is packed with a wide variety of brilliant electronic gear, Andy also took time to laud the VHF, the one piece of equipment virtually all of us have onboard.
November 29, 2022
Marine Electronics – Staying Connected in 2023
The world of marine electronics is just on fire in terms of development. You can almost name any function that you could dream up and somebody is offering it. We are just heading into the traditional boat show season and this year there is a big difference from past years.
November 22, 2022
Gear: Tiny Phone Controller Fits Paddle to Steering Wheel
On the water, most people store mobile devices in safe but relatively inaccessible spots. This makes music playback and receiving calls difficult— but here’s the JBL Click Bluetooth wireless controller. Easily attached to a steering wheel, stanchion, bimini rail, wakeboard tower or paddle, it provides instant control of an Android or iOS smartphone.
November 22, 2022
Gear: Bluetooth Device Addresses Marine Tank Sensor Problems
Internal mechanical marine tank sensors are plagued with problems that cause inaccurate readings. Jostling fluid will move the float—even in containers with baffles—and over time, arms and pivot points tend to get sticky. Capacitive sensors can likewise fail once they accumulate calcium, magnesium, phosphorus alloys and other chemicals.
November 15, 2022
SAIL SMARTER THIS SEASON WITH CYCLOPS
Gift a sailor in your life a new gadget this season with Cyclops Marine’s smarttune and smartlink wireless sensors.
November 10, 2022
GARMIN GPSMAP 743XSV
The GPSMAP 743xsv plotter has a new slimline design featuring edge-to-edge glass and a smaller unit footprint making it easier to retrofit in a wider range of dash configurations.
November 10, 2022
FUSION APOLLO MS-RA770 MARINE STEREO
The DJs in your life will thoroughly enjoy the Fusion Apollo marine stereo.
November 10, 2022
GIVE THE GIFT OF SAVINGS THIS SEASON
Gift a Dock Links Membership – a discount program that’s all about bringing boaters more benefits, more savings, and more fun.
November 10, 2022
ENHANCE YOUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT CONCERTS WITH JBL
JBL’s new R3500 Wake Series Source Unit is the perfect gift for music connoisseurs.
November 10, 2022
RAYMARINE AXIOM 9, MULTI-FUNCTION 9″ DISPLAY WITH NORTH AMERICA NAVIONICS CHART
Upgrade your electronics this year with the performance-tuned Axiom Plus – a new generation of Raymarine multifunction displays.
November 10, 2022
STEINER NAVIGATOR BINOCULARS 7×50 WITH COMPASS
The Navigator, with a 50mm lens diameter and 7x magnification, is the perfect gift for under the tree this year.
September 20, 2022
Y Adapter Corrects Dockside Connections
Cruising boaters visiting new destinations can face challenges when the marina’s shorepower system differs from that of the boat. The Hubbell Marine YQ230 Intelligent Y Adapter allows owners to easily correct 30A and 50A connection mismatches for safe, reliable electrical service anywhere.
July 6, 2022
Gear: Freedom LTE-A
The Freedom LTE-A is a Dual Band MU-MIMO 2.4Ghz + 5Ghz WiFi transceiver with a built-in universal SIM slot for cellular connectivity. The complete unit including all antennas is conveniently housed in an easy to mount dome.
June 21, 2022
New JBL Marine Stereo has bold, fresh look
With a bold, fresh look and key features, the new JBL-R4500 is the latest in the WAKE Series of stereo components from ProSpec Electronics. Engineered for outdoor audio performance and built to withstand a harsh marine environment, the mechless source unit delivers immersive, audiophile-quality sound.
June 7, 2022
Gear: Luxor Aqua Series Indoor touch dimming products
Luxor Marine & RV products offer boat owners an innovative architecturally pleasing range of interior fixtures to refresh the decor their cabins lighting. From wall mounted fixtures to surface or recessed mounted fixtures Luxor offers a complete product offering.
April 20, 2022
Electronics: Furuno’s GP1871F and GP1971F can now Navigate with Navionics
Furuno has announced that Navionics cartography is now available on their GP1871F and GP1971F combination Chart Plotter/Fish Finder units. With the free version 4.0 software, which is a free upgrade available for download at FurunoUSA.com…
January 24, 2022
Upgrade to a “Sweet Suite” of new electronics
You won’t be surprised to hear about all the great features and capabilities available when you upgrade to a new suite of navigation electronics, but you might be surprised at how much functionality you can get at sweet deal prices.
December 8, 2021
PORTS Cruising Guides announce new Lake Ontario 2023 edition!
Scheduled for Winter 2022-2023, Canadian Yachting Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the PORTS Cruising Guides Lake Ontario & the Thousand Islands 2023 Guide.
November 24, 2021
Electronics: The Best and Brightest Satellite Communication Equipment
When strolling the docks of almost any busy marina, a cruiser will see satellite domes atop boats of varying sizes and types. Some pull in live TV programming far from shore while others provide links, by way of VSAT technology, to the internet, data and worldwide phone service.