While cruising the open gulf, sailors rely on the
latest devices to navigate to the best fishing spot
or stay vigilant on Florida's changing weather
conditions. Whether it's a mobile app or new
onboard navigation system, boat owners can
enhance their navigation and information
resources with these devices.
Regardless if you prefer a mobile app or built-in
technolog y, a wide range of technological options
are available to make your next trip on the water
effortless!
iNavX, a download for iPhone, iPad touch and
iPad, allows mariners to access the official current
local NOA A marine charts. Boaters can plot their
position in real-time distance, get directions to
favorite spots, and transmit local data such as wind
direction and speed, depth, official marine weather
notifications, as well as gauge engine baer y life.
Inav x.com
NavPlay is an app for mobile navigation that allows
mariners to download color-coded chartploers
and set a course with way points at the touch of
a buon. While cruising , boaters can customize
their positions with real-time data on weather
forecasts, heading , boat speed and depth. Safety
is another big component with this app. While
docked, boaters can leave their iPad onboard with
NavPlay and set an alarm if conditions change.
Nav play.com
Garmin's GSD 26
CHIR P Professional
Sonar Module takes
high-definition sonar
to the next level with
technolog y that maps
out of the sea floor on multiple frequencies at one
time. e mixed frequency mode allows boaters
to adjust manually to produce clear mapping from
shallow water to depths up to 10,000 feet to target
specific fish species.
garmin.com
Want a lile extra help navigating problems with
your boat's engines? Actisense Engine Monitoring
Unit (EMU-1) monitors diesel and gas analog
engine and tank level data. Each interface can
connect with up to six tanks simultaneously for
quantity measurement, gauge oil pressure, two
tachometers, and four high/low alarm inputs.
Actisense.com
e Dometic Smart Touch
Integrated Intelligence
Control (STIIC) is a one-
touch system that allows
boaters to control the
ship's air conditioning , water makers, ice makers,
refrigeration and ventilation systems, and engine
vibration monitors that alert warning thresholds.
e mobile app allows users to monitor all of the
systems from one location and change seings or
diagnose a problem.
Dometic.com
By Katherine Ferrara Johnson
the Open Waters
Navigating
MaritiMe teCHnoLoGY
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