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1. We hope you had a chance to get out and en joy last year s boating sea son With the mild fall and warmer temperatures it looks like we will be experiencing yet another amazing summer Already this year we have noticed that boaters are starting the season much earlier and we have been kept busy with new electronic installations One of the biggest ad vancements in technology B MARINE ELECTRONICS ROUNDUP The experts share their picks for the most exciting new electronics of 2015 BY JEFF COTE Baci MOC SS e we have seen recently is in the sounder market There has been an explosion of products that allow us to see the bottom of the ocean in new and impres sive ways Garmin and Simrad were among the first to introduce CHIRP compressed high intensi ty radar pulse to the rec reational marine market back in 2010 This trans ducer technology which had been around for years in military and commer cial applications sends out a continuous sweep of frequencies as compared to just one single frequen cy It s like switching from analog to HD For years manufacturers have offered down imag ing sounders commonly referred to as fishfind ers Now we have new technologies that provide side imaging and even forward imaging The pic ture on the screen looks like an ultrasound image and reveals lifelike views of vegetation rocks sand fish and even outcrop pings that do not appear on tr2. 356 3568 me E i a i Licensed Bistro a SMA Victory Products aR DGEMA N S Laundry _ of 8194 Ontario Street BISTRO Free WIFI j N Vancouver BC aL Ph 1 800 324 0414 604 325 5233 08 MARCH 2015
3. aditional charts In the past the actual black box was commonly installed separately from the MFD now many units come with the sounder processor built in taking up less space less wiring and less setup Another progression we have noticed is the fit and finish of the new multi function displays Most manufacturers have intro duced a glass bridge style that is really stunning and was not available on non flagship units Also two or three years ago manufac turers started introducing products with built in wifi Bluetooth and NMEA 2000 now pretty much every product includes some of these modern day connectivity features It s a great time to buy new electronics here are a few of our favourite products for 2015 ICOM M506 The Icom M506 is a fixed mount VHF and AIS Re ceiver Combo with NMEA 2000 connectivity The IC M506 can receive and transmit GPS speed AIS DSC call information and transmit radio fre quency and PGN list data on the network As an added benefit to boaters using both NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 devices the IC M506 includes a built in converter to translate NMEA 0183 GPS data to NMEA 2000 data for other equip ment through the N2K bus This unit includes last call voice recording which allows you to replay the last transmission in case it wasn t fully understood the first time It also has the ability to connect to a 25 watt external hailer and a built in horn This radio is really best in ca
4. ain they should not be your only means of navigation That being said this radar is great for boaters who don t have a display that is radar compatible or don t want the hassle of running cable from the radar to the multifunction display GARMIN HELM Garmin Helm is a free app that allows you to view and control your compatible Garmin chartplotter with built in wifi from an iProduct or Android If you wish to pair it with a unit that does not have built in wifi you can purchase a Garmin Marine Wi Fi adapter which is sold separately gt ETHERNET Seeeeeeeeecesooeceseesseeees gt Wi Fi oc MARCH 2015 ah IDEAL MOORAGE Nightly Monthly Annual Maple Bay Vancouver Island 866 746 8482 maplebaymarina com BLU Fiherglan Marine Industry amp RV Repairs Fabrication Services include e Refit and restoration e Topside refinishing e Fiberglass repair e Custom fabrication e Retail fiberglass supplies e Plasdeck installation 1001 C Street Bellingham WA 98225 United States www bjfiberglass com Phone 360 398 9342 SAIL RECYCLING Vancouver BC based REDFLAGDESIGN wants your surplus Sails to recycle into bags Drop off or 4 Pick up available Please contact us for details REDFLAGDESIGN 318 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE VANCOUVER BC INFO REDFLAGDESIGN CA 604 681 0531 o4 MARCH 2015 B MARINE ELECTRONICS FLIR ONE PERSO THERMAL IMAGER At first glanc
5. ast May The BB300 is similar to the Meteor 300 which was designed to work with some non Garmin displays over NMEA 2000 but the BB300 uses N2K Fusion Link integration to work with MFDs from Lowrance Simrad B amp G Humminbird as well as Garmin It offers full support for smartphones USB auxiliary and Bluetooth as well as offering three different audio zones with their own volume control options SIMRAD SIMRAD S35 The Simrad IS35 digital colour instru ment display offers a smart interface to engine data fuel economy depth history steering and can even monitor up to two engines per gauge When connected to a NMEA 2000 network the 1S35 automatically detects other connecting equipment eliminating a complicated and time consuming setup process This unit is similar to the Garmin GMI12 and the Raymarine i70 While we recommend keeping with the Same manufacturer to reduce compat ibility issues many of these instrument displays will work with other manufac turers connected to a NMEA backbone Engine Room MARETRON S N2K VIEW Maretron s N2K View is a comprehensive boat monitoring and control software that can be viewed while underway on a Ma retron TSM800C TSM1330C display re motely on your home or office computer or on your mobile device using N2KView Mobile The software allows you to create your own screen layout choosing the items you would like to monitor it even lets you colour code the gauges so you kn
6. e we weren t sure if the Flir One Personal Thermal Imager was something boaters would embrace but it didn t take long for it to become one of our favourite products of the year It actually transforms your smartphone into a personal thermal imaging device The first thought is that it could be used to locate a person in the water in the dark and at very close proximity but the applications for this product are over whelming You can spot overloaded electrical connections at the source check coolant and exhaust systems locate heat exchanger leaks check water heater and furnace ef ficiency locate heat dissipation through windows locate pipes behind walls and under floors pinpoint leaks or blockages without cutting holes in the wall see moisture build up that the naked eye cannot or potential leaks in ceilings walls and floors before mold starts You can even use it to find insects or rodents on board observe wild animals at night ensure your campfire is extinguished or locate fresh pet stains on the carpet It retails for about 250 but isn t available in Canada yet FUSION BB300 If your helm is low on space but your entertainments needs are high check out the Fu sion BB300 Black Box Entertainment System with Fusion link This is a true plug and play entertainment system designed for space limited installations Fusion developed the Simrad SonicHub in 2010 followed by the Garmin Meteor 300 in 2013 and then Garmin purchased Fusion l
7. ow when things are within limits and when they are not If there is a warning or alarm the system will notify you Cameras can also be added as part of the monitoring system so you can view the engine room or as part of the security system gt rN N COMMITTED TO service L EXCELLENCE A yac htworks ee We aim to ensure visitors and local boaters alike can focus on enjoying memorable cruising experiences in British Columbia CERTIFIED SERVICING year round amp SALES DEALER FOR Based on Vancouver s North Shore Yachtworks offers parts service and a highly skilled team of industry certified Mechanics Electricians and Systems Technicians to support your trouble free lifestyle on the water amp MERCURY Meet our new online SA t marine PENTA service coordination tool AAN he boat village MEMBER k NORTHSHORE YACHTWORKS 604 985 5326 ABYC NSYACHTWORKS COM Seting Standard tor Batar Boating BOATING North Vancouver BC YANMAR 8LV370 LIGHT QUIET CLEAN EXTREMELY EFFICIENT RELIABILITY te 1 866 948 5996 ue WWW LANDSEAPOWER COM Visit our website or contact us to find a dealer in your area MARCH 2015 B MARINE ELECTRONICS 2015 GARMIN GPSMAP 7607XSV The Garmin GPSMAP 7607xsv is a multi touch widescreen chartplotter sonar combination with a brilliant seven inch screen It comes with built in one kW dual CHIRP DownVu and SideVu scan ning sonar that p
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9. rovides nearly photo graphic images of fish and structures With the use of the optional BlueChart G2 vision SD card you can add a 3D perspective to charts above and below the waterline as well as high resolution 200180 100 50 satellite images It also incorporates auto 152 5 Media Info guidance technology that allows you to choose a destination and it will auto matically create a route that avoids ob stacles shallow water and obstructions This unit supports NMEA 2000 radar autopilot multiple screens FUSION Link entertainment systems thermal cameras and is Bluetooth and wifi compatible Book Your Spring Haul out Today EARN 1 POINT FOR EVERY 1 at these locations MOSQUITO CREEK The Fuel Bar Travel Lifts e MarinaSide Grill amp THE LYNNWOOD Seon we SK Marine Group MARINAS ao LIKE our Facebook Page for regular updates www mosquitocreekmarina onead rewards squamish net 604 987 4113 MARCH 2015 RAYMARINE RAY 70 Another radio that is getting a lot of at tention this year is the Raymarine RAY70 a fixed or flush mount all in one VHF AIS receiver loudhailer and intercom It integrates with Raymarine multifunction displays using both NMEA 0183 or 2000 It will also accommodate an optional second station kit allowing full access to all of the VHF capabilities from a second location as well as the convenience of station to station intercom calling between the handset and the main radio Thi
10. s 2D images of the water and bottom structure ahead The system has a Heading Line View that uses a colour coded system to illustrate shallow medium and deep water The images can also be viewed on a smartphone or tablet using the Simrad or B amp G GoF ree wifi system 00 MARCH 2015 Prepare for a safe season With a comprehensive rigging inspection from the rigging professionals wW g 9 Z qE OF Wire rod and composite rigging huge ope selection Genoa and spinnaker furling gear Custom fabrication in 1629 Colu MdA St North Vancouver BC At Entrance toLynnwood Marina 604 988 5052 sales pro tech bc ca LOWRANCE MARK 4 If you are an angler looking for an in expensive space saving fishfinder and chartplotter then look no further than the Lowrance Mark 4 It is a compact dual frequency 83 200 kHz dual func tion fishfinder and chartplotter with a 3 5 inch screen It ships with a low profile high speed transom mount Skimmer transducer with a built in temperature sensor as well as a trolling motor mount bracket option It is pre loaded with a detailed basemap that is compatible with Fishing Hotspots Pro Navionics Gold and Premium which can be upgraded through the built in waterproof microSD card slot MARINE HAROWARE Serving Boaters PSE For Over 50 Years BAROPLUG The Canoe Cove Community YANMAR Blackline Marine 250 656 6616 A Morgan Warren Studio 250 656 Unlike tem
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12. tegory for options and pricing b Jon menu CLEAR MARCH 2015 B MARINE ELECTRONICS G S BESTINSHOW Mua r QUIPMENT piar RR yG O UVER a pacific achting yy al w RAYMARINE DRAGONFLY 7 SONAR GPS Another fishfinder GPS chartplotter naviga TT tion combo designed just for anglers is 08008 Ow b the Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Sonar GPS Last year we featured the Dragonfly 5 and noted that it had a 5 7 inch screen which made the split screen quite small this latest version has a seven inch screen which has photo like imagery of the bottom structure using CHIRP DownVision The Dragonfly 5 was only available with a transom mount transducer but the Dragonfly 7 now offers a transom mount trolling motor and thru hull transducer This unit does not include a touch screen radar or networking capabilities but it does work with the Wi Fish DownVision Sonar Module which allows you to pause zoom and rewind the sonar on your smartphone Like the Lowrance Mark 4 the Dragonfly 7 uses Navionics on a built in waterproof microSD card slot B amp G FORWARDSCAN WITH SONARHUB If you have ever wondered how deep is the water ahead of my boat or are there any below the water obstacles in front of my boat then the B amp G ForwardScan with SonarHub is for you ForwardScan provides boaters with an extra level of confidence when boating or anchoring in unfamiliar waters and provide
13. ws you to connect a Raymarine multifunction display to Navionics servers wirelessly on the internet You can then update your charts and up load your sonar logs while on your boat You no longer have to remove the Navionics card or use a computer as the app does it automatically Plotter Sync currently connects with Raymarine a c and e series equipped with wifi You will always have the most accurate and up to date charts available GARMIN REACTOR AUTOPILOT A great add on to the GPSMAP 700 series is the Garmin Reactor Autopilot set to launch in the spring of 2015 One of our favourite options is that it allows you to automatically disengage the autopilot with a turn of the helm allowing for quick manoeuvering without fumbling for a switch or MFD control Another great feature is that the autopilot can be engaged to follow patented Garmin Auto Guidance technology that allows you to enter a destination and your chartplotter will search the relevant charts and create a safe route It also boasts a streamlined installation process utilizing an autopilot blackbox that can be mounted in any orienta tion almost anywhere on your boat Fuel Dock Open 7 days wk Moorage Available Annual Monthly Nightly Shuttle Van Shopping nearby www millbaymarina ca 250 743 4303 HANDHELD VHF MARINE RADIO alm ot a pe h da Wolff Marine 130 6751 Graybar Road Shelter Island Richmond BC 604 270 7770 www bridgemans ca 778
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