Happy New Gear

Radical technology, sophisticated function and an expanded range of choices headline the new electronics lineup for 2009.

December 29, 2008
By Glenn Law (More articles by this author)

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Simrad
Simrad's GB40 provides the second generation of the "Glass Bridge." Aimed at boats from 35 to 75 feet, it's available with 10.4-inch, 15-inch or 19-inch flat-panel TFT high-resolution color displays. Central to the improved functionality is weather data capability enabled with a SIRIUS satellite weather module, providing high-resolution digital-graphics data overlays on the navigation charts. Weather content includes weather radar; lightning strikes; buoy reports; NOAA marine-zone forecasts; storm tracks, watches and warnings; weather, wind and wave forecasts; barometric pressure; sea-surface temps and more. The heart of the system, the NavComputer, comes preloaded with global Jeppesen Marine MAX Pro cartography. Regional charts include 3-D presentations of bathymetric data, land elevation data and satellite photography. Modular design allows the addition of a dual-frequency echo sounder and a wide range of Simrad radars. www.simrad.com

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