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Raymarine G-Series Navigation System onboard a 65' Ocean Yacht

Chris Johnson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:08:42 GMT

Raymarine's new G-Series Navigation system made it's North American debut recently at the 2007 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and onboard a new Ocean Yachts 65' Odyssey. Rigged specifically to showcase the stunning power and performance of G-Series and Raymarine's exclusive Super High Definition Digital Radar, this Ocean 65 is setup as a 4 display system utilizing a pair of G170 Marine Displays inboard as well as a pair of G120 marine displays mounted outboard. The G-Series marine displays are perfectly suited for this Ocean 65 footer's bright pilothouse environment, and would be equally suitable for installation outdoors in a full-sunlight environment too. Both G170's and one of the G120 displays are linked to 3 separate GPM400 G-Series Processor Modules. This arrangement allows the captain the flexibility to put any combination of chartplotter, fishfinder, HD Digital Radar, video monitoring, satellite weather and more across the three displays designated for navigation. The fourth display, a G120 mounted to port is connected to the boat's DirecTV system powered by Raymarine's 60STV-HD Satellite Television antenna system. In addition to the pilothouse, satellite TV from the 60STV system is output to a big screen HDTV in the salon, and to additional HDTV's in each...

Raymarine New Product Preview: Miami Boat Show

Chris Johnson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:07:57 GMT

SmartPilot X-Series Autopilots Our award winning autopilots are now even smarter with a whole new range of SmartPilot X-Series course computers. Five powerful new course computers deliver world class performance and rugged reliability. Each SPX (SmartPilot X-Series) course computer features an integral rate gyro sensor and Raymarine's AST Advanced Steering Technology. Plus SPX pilots feature Smart Rudder Sense™ technology which eliminates the need for a rudder reference sensor. ST70 Color Autopilot Control Head Designed for the SmartPilot X-Series, the ST70 autopilot control head takes full advantage of the SmartPilot X-Series capabilities and performance. ST70 and SPX course computers give fisherman a tactical advantage with pre-programmed automatic fishing patterns. Plus the ST70 enables simple calibration and operation with an intuitive menu and icon driven interface. Available Q2 2008 E-Series v4 Software Our most powerful multifunction displays will soon be Re-Loaded with new features and improved performance. The new v4 software expands E-Series capabilities with support for HD and Super HD Digital radar, the 3kW DSM400, Platinum Plus charts, SIRIUS Satellite Radio audio tuning and more! Available March/April 2008 12kW Super HD Digital Radar Antennas Following on the release of the 4kW Super HD Digital open arrays Raymarine will be announcing the...

Raymarine Captures Best Autopilot award at NMEA 2007

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:06:52 GMT

Raymarine Captures Best Autopilot award at NMEA 2007 10/29/2007 Merrimack, N.H. - October 24, 2007 - Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, today announced that NMEA named Raymarine's ST8002 as the Best Autopilot for 2007. The all-new autopilot puts total helm control at a captain's fingertips with an easy-to-use rotary control for precision course changes and convenient power steering control. The ST8002's oversized LCD display delivers large high contrast characters of pilot status, compass heading and user defined data pages, transforming the autopilot into a versatile navigation instrument repeater display. Available in both a surface and flush mount configuration, the ST8002 features an industrial design that cosmetically matches Raymarine's instruments and multifunction displays, making it a perfect addition to any Raymarine system. "Raymarine is honored to once again be recognized by NMEA and the recreational boating industry for our innovative and reliable products," said Terry Carlson, president of Raymarine, Inc. "Our ability to take home the Best in Show award year after year is a true testament to our dedication to designing the most innovative and high quality marine electronics available today." The NMEA awards recognize excellence in design, performance and reliability in marine electronics products, and offer NMEA...

Raymarine Brings Color and Customization to the Cockpit

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:57:46 GMT

Raymarine Brings Color and Customization to the Cockpit 10/4/2007 New ST70 Multifunction Instruments Feature Unprecedented Versatility and Stunning Color Displays Merrimack, N.H. - October 4, 2007 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced the new ST70 Multifunction Instruments, offering boaters a brand new way of visualizing instrumentation. Featuring a graphical user interface and a sunlight-viewable, high-resolution color display, the ST70 provides unmatched versatility and ease of use, allowing boaters to choose the way they want to see vital instrument data "Previously, boaters had to own a separate instrument for each type of data - such as depth, speed and wind - limiting the amount of information they could fit on a helm, as well as impacting the boat's design," said Terry Carlson, president of Raymarine. "With the ST70, we've combined our award-winning instrument technology and bold color with our multifunction and integration expertise to enable boaters to access all of their data through one ST70 instrument, or combine a number of ST70's into a custom system that fits perfectly with their boat." Designed for simple setup and extensive customization, the ST70 delivers an array of digital, graphical and historical display options, as well as nine different...

Raymarine Improves Integration with SeaTalkng

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:55:59 GMT

Raymarine Improves Integration with SeaTalkng 10/4/2007 Next Generation Data Bus Enhances Connection between Raymarine Electronics Merrimack, N.H. - October 4, 2007 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced the SeaTalkng Next Generation Data Bus, a robust CAN based network that delivers seamless integration between Raymarine's instruments, autopilots and multifunction displays, as well as with other NMEA2000 compatible devices. The new network allows boaters to easily connect all of their compatible devices to create a single onboard system, and also provides power to certain products, such as Raymarine's new ST70 Multifunction Instruments. "As more and more electronic innovations are introduced into the boating industry, interconnectivity between these devices becomes extremely important," said Terry Carlson, president of Raymarine. "With our SeaTalkng network, boaters can now connect all of their Raymarine onboard electronics through a simple plug-and-play interface, optimizing the data these devices provide, and ultimately enhancing their experience on the water." An interconnection bus for Raymarine products, the SeaTalkng network comprises a main backbone to which Raymarine and other compatible products are connected via spur cables. These rugged, waterproof connectors feature a very small diameter design to allow for passing through bulkheads and other areas with limited access....

Raymarine's E-Series Multifunction Navigation System is Now Even More Powerful

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:15:47 GMT

Raymarine's E-Series Multifunction Navigation System is Now Even More Powerful 2/12/2008 Merrimack, N.H. and Miami International Boat Show, Miami, Fla. - February 14, 2008 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today introduced the latest software upgrade for its highly-popular E-Series Multifunction Navigation System. Offering new features and capabilities, Raymarine E-Series v4 provides current E-Series display owners with access to 3D chartplotting, HD Digital technology, Sirius Satellite Radio and more. "Our customers demand the best technology the marine industry has to offer, and we're committed to giving it to them," said Dave Bimschleger, president of Raymarine, Inc. "With these additional capabilities, owners of our popular E-Series can now get more from their navigation display than they ever imagined, allowing them to more fully enjoy their time on the water." The E-Series Navigation System is available with two sizes of ultra-bright sunlight viewable displays: the 8.4" E80 and the 12.1" E120. New features offered with E-Series v4 include: Enhanced Chartplotting The re-loaded E-Series offers new chartplotter capabilities including animated tide and current graphics, user-enabled radar style range rings, improved heading and course vectors display options and improved distance track intervals. In addition, the E-Series 3D chartplotter includes a new...

New SmartPilot X Series (SPX) Autopilots from Raymarine Raise the Bar for Reliability and

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:12:31 GMT

New SmartPilot X Series (SPX) Autopilots from Raymarine Raise the Bar for Reliability and Accuracy 2/12/2008 Merrimack, N.H. and Miami International Boat Show, Miami, Fla. - February 14, 2008 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced its new SmartPilot X Series (SPX) Autopilot Line, which features unprecedented levels of autopilot accuracy and reliability. Building upon Raymarine's award-winning SmartPilot technology, the SPX line includes a comprehensive range of advanced course computers that can be used for all types of recreational boats. "We designed the SmartPilot X Series to work intuitively with any recreational vessel, no matter the boat's size or handling characteristics, or what types of sea or weather conditions it may encounter," said Dave Bimschleger, president of Raymarine, Inc. "Since the introduction of the Autohelm pilots more than thirty years ago, Raymarine has led the way in autopilot technology, and the SPX series is one more significant step in this technology's evolution." Each SPX autopilot system is comprised of the control head, the only part seen above deck; the course computer, which constantly checks and adjusts the boat/pilot performance to match the conditions; and the drive unit, which is mounted below deck and linked directly to...

TR-1 Announces New Five Button Wireless Remote Controller With Exclusive Built in Fishing

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:59:23 GMT

TR-1 Announces New Five Button Wireless Remote Controller With Exclusive Built in Fishing and Safety Features October 18, 2006, South Beach, OR This unique five button mini wireless controller allows the freedom to move about the boat, and keeps you in control while you're away from the helm. The intuitive five button keypad delivers simple operation and convenient access to: right and left rudder command, save and resume heading, zigzags, direct rudder command or man overboard maneuver (MOB) for safety. The compact design measures 1-3/8" x 2-1/4" x 3/8" and it comes with a safety release neck lanyard, a waterproof storage container, and has a long lasting replaceable battery. The wireless has a range of over 100 feet from the receiver unit, making it suitable for any size vessel. Each wireless controller leaves the factory pre-programmed to the receiver unit, making this a simple plug and play system. Additional coded wireless controllers can be added for extra crew members or to accommodate larger boats, but must be coded by the factory and are available by special order. This wireless unit is compatible with all current autopilots including the new Gladiator YTS and it will retrofit all previous versions of the...