Outfitting your new fishing machine with electronics gear means making some decisions about how you’ll use your boat, where and how you’ll mount the equipment, and what you’re willing to spend. The most popular electronics for boats include chartplotter and fishfinder, a multifunction display, transducer, VHF marine radio, and safety gear such as an emergency beacon. New technologies and features incorporated into rapidly-advancing marine electronics make them a must-have on the boat. Salt Water Sportsman covers all the newest and latest electronics for fishing boats.