Boat Show Marine Electronics
Airmar Single Band CHiRPTransducer
C-Map Charts for Raymarine
Now you can run C-Map by Jeppesen electronic charts and data products with Raymarine multi-function displays. All existing Raymarine models will support C-Map 4D, giving anglers access to Jeppesen’s worldwide map library, but this requires the most recent upgrade (Release 13) of the Raymarine’s LightHouse II operating system, which is free online. C-Map is also compatible with Raymarine’s line of Dragonfly sonar/GPS units. C-Map 4D includes full-featured vector charts and dynamic raster charts, as well as 3D and satellite chart options. Pricing to be announced; c-map.com; raymarine.com
Fusion MS-BB300 Black Box Entertainment System
The new MS-BB300 black-box sound system from Fusion offers Bluetooh connectivity with Apple iOS and Android/Windows media players, as well as USB/AUX connection options. It also offers Fusion-Link plug-and-play compatibility NMEA-2000-enabled multi-function displays to control the Fusion Tue-Marine audio system. The MS-BB300 also includes a MS-NRX200i Wired Remote Control with a large LCD display and rotary encoder. The system provides three independent audio zones, each with its own volume control options,or you can also adjust all three zones at once. The MS-BB300 also features an AM/FM/Sirius-XM-ready tuner. $479; fusionelectronics.com
GARMIN GPSMAP 7400/7600 MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAYS
ICOM M324, M324G and M424G VHF RADIOS
LOWRANCE HDS GEN3 SERIES
The new HDS Gen3 multi-function displays from Lowrance combine lightning-fast processors with advanced fishfinder technologies in 7-, 9- and 12-inch models. Touch-screen icon-driven scrolling menus and slider bars offers simple access to functions such as StructureScan HD, DownScan Imaging and CHIRP sonar. Wireless connectivity lets you directly download mapping and software updates. All HDS Gen3 models offer plug-and-play compatibility with Lowrance Broadband Radar, SonicHub, SiriusXM, Class B AIS, DSC VHF, and Lowrance Outboard Pilot. Each has built-in Insight USA charts, but can also run Insight HD and Pro, and Insight Genesis, as well as C-MAP MAX-N+ and Navionics. $1,199 to $3,199; lowrance.com
SHAKESPEARE’s NEW SEAWATCH HDTV ANTENNAS
STANDARD HORIZON HX870 VHF
If you’re in South Florida this week, go to the Miami International Boat Show (Feb, 12-16). You won’t be sorry. One of my favorite places to visit is Electronics Hall in the Miami Beach Convention Center where you’ll see amazing new marine electronics from companies such as Furuno, Garmin, Icom, Raymarine, Simrad and many others. There are also retailers selling the latest marine electronics, including my list of 8 must-see new marine electronics.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the choices, and check back during and after the 2015 Miami International Boat Show. Since many new products are kept under tight wraps until the show opens, we’ll be posting the hottest new marine electronics as they are debuted. ( You can also monitor us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, for live boat show updates.)
