This is the second-generation version of the BOW PRO with developments including an inbuilt voltage converter and charger that enables the thruster to boost output to up to double the voltage. The thruster motors are 24V with the converter enabling charging of the 24V battery pack from a 12V source which halves the stock keeping requirement of having both 12 and 24V v...
Until now, most lithium ion batteries have a lithium-cobalt oxide, which is limited to less demanding applications such as consumer electronics because of their sensitivity to overheating and spontaneous combustion, explained Roel ter Heide, WhisperPower owner. WhisperPower’s Ion Power Basic uses a new composition of lithium, iron and phosphate (LiFePO4) which has a l...
In a live demonstration, a 68 ft yacht fitted with the technology maneuvered itself into the tight space between two of the Volvo Ocean Race 65 racing yachts. The unveiling of the pioneering self-docking yacht technology is the latest in Volvo Penta’s ongoing ‘Easy Boating’ philosophy to make boating simple, enjoyable and accessible to more people. At its heart is the...
Connected wirelessly to the ZigBoat system, the ZB211 delivers push notifications on fleet tracking, geo-fencing, weather forecasts and anchor watch. It has no fees, cloud service subscriptions, registrations or privacy policy agreements. The wireless ZB211 GPS/Tracking antenna tracks a vessel's location and movement using a real-time, one-to-one encrypted connection ...
Design features: Simple and secure screw mounting for wall thicknesses from 1-5 mm. Material and surface: Polyamide PA6, glass ball reinforced, half-matt with fine structure on visible surface, in 4 different colour versions. Mounting: The front section will be set into the recess of the housing wall first. Now the rear section can be pushed onto the front secti...
When I sat down with Adam Schanfield, NAUTIC-ON’s General Manager, and asked him to describe their product he said, “It’s about keeping you on the water.” He means it. They’ve designed their product from the ground up to monitor your boat in intelligent ways and keep you on the water enjoying your boat. He also said their target boat is one “not stored at your home.” ...
Based on technology developed by the United States Department of Energy, SerialTap passively intercepts serial communications on legacy industrial control networks. It then transmits the intercepted data to a back-end appliance and higher-level computing systems for critical systems monitoring, intrusion detection and asset management by Cynash's suite of industrial cybe...
Nauti-Tech offers a wide range of monthly plans ranging from 10GB-400GB. The 4G/LTSAT service includes all software, hardware and network access in a single usage-based subscription model that's simple to use and cost-effective for many applications. It provides seamless wireless roaming in port without the need to manually change SIM cards or register with a different c...
The specialist buyers attending Speed@Seawork, the two day event of on-water trials based out of Cowes Yacht Haven, a short way across the Solent from Seawork’s main exhibition in Southampton, will have a chance to see the LineLauncher in action as the product’s agent Campbell Field will showcase its capability when he launches it from the vessel that will be transferrin...
Sercel’s QuietSea is a fully integrated PAM system that Sercel claims overcomes many of the limitations of its present-day competitors. The sensors are designed to fully integrate with seismic acquisition or navigation systems, and are incorporated with the hydrophones in the Sentinel streamer. By eliminating the need for deployment of separate PAM antennas at sea, ...
The top-of-the-line Travel 1103 C delivers equivalent propulsive power to a 3hp combustion outboard and is suitable for boats up to 1.5 tons. The push-button start, integrated onboard computer with GPS-calculated range and runtime data, fully variable forward and reverse, and lack of risk of fuel or oil spills are said to make this unit easy to use and maintain. All T...
Demand for more control functions and the integration of new components are behind the overhaul of the control architecture for one of the main designers of marine two-stroke engines. WinGD is to roll out a new engine control system with improved processing power from next year. WinGD Integrated Control Electronics (WiCE) will replace the current WECS and UNIC control sy...
It is five years since the first full battery-powered vessel, the Norwegian ferry Ampere, entered service in May 2015. There were around 55 vessels with batteries fitted at that date; today there are 166 vessels in operation with batteries on board and orders for a further 161, according to the Maritime Battery Forum. Suppliers of battery technology have responded to ...
The initiative covers the company’s NonStop II, Racing and Mare Nostrum products and will give users up to nine months guarantee. “Making the decision to change antifouling has always been a difficult one, with concerns regarding compatibility and performance being a major factor,” said a Jotun spokesman. “Jotun Yachting has full confidence that our antifoulings wi...
The system drives 5,000kg lantern optical system at a constant speed from a 24V battery source. It will be used to provide a long life, low maintenance and cost-effective solution for Mclennan’s unmanned lighthouse on Tory Island, off the north-west coast of County Donegal. An integrated brushless servo motor with built-in encoder, servo drive and intelligent motion c...
The battery received the Red Dot, which the jury only awards to products that feature outstanding design. “Innovative design is a key element of our product leadership in the market," said Juan Vargues, Dometic president and CEO. "Outstanding design and functionality are what we strive for when we create a new product.” The PLB40 is a next generation portable batte...
Available in four sizes from 50W to 170W, the panels have Maxeon 'back contact' solar cells and are said to be between 22% and 25% more efficient than standard silicon panels of the same area. Their flexible design means that onboard space can be maximised. Attractive Interest has been high with the 170W version in particular proving attractive to electric boat own...
Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to make sure your rig runs strong and fast, while squeezing the most range out of every gallon of gas. And remember, there is more to performance than just acceleration and top-end speed. Easy starting in cold conditions, smooth, even idling and trouble-free trolling are just as important to a great day on the water. ...
Since the beginning of its development, the company has intensively tested the MAN 175D SCR system at its Danish test centre. During this process, the SCR technology has accrued more than 5,000 operating hours, both in Denmark and aboard an operative offshore vessel where MAN Energy Solutions reports that the technology performed efficiently and reliably. The SCR s...
Samsung’s modular Micro-LED TV display ‘The Wall’ has recently been installed on the first superyacht project and is increasingly attracting attention from the market due to its enhanced viewing experience and benefits to superyacht design. Available in various sizes up to 219-inches, The Wall’s Micro-LED technology delivers enhanced definition. The transformative TV ...
The C-pod ELite is a powerful GPS tracking device that is always online. This is our smalles tracker which makes it easy to hide, and it is perfect for tracking an outboard engine, a jet ski or any other valuable equipment
TEAM Italia has installed an I-Bridge® console that uses fully integrated multi-touch technology aboard the recently-launched 69m Benetti Spectre. In addition to the concepts of electronics, ergonomics and style, there are also innovative applications of mechatronics (the discipline that integrates mechanics, electronics and IT to automate the systems), which have been e...
Paint your sea surroundings in different shades of white, blue and green with our unique underwater WGB multi-color EQUATOR light. The specialty of multi color lighting is the possibility to achieve different dimming and color mixing options using DMX512 controlling solutions. The perfectly aligned front shape model is impressive also because of its compact ultra-thi...
A sample of oil is taken and sent to a laboratory for testing to provide an insight into the health of both the component itself and the oil condition allowing customers to review mechanical wear, manage oil change replacement and assess contaminants such as dirt and water. "By moving to a condition-based approach to maintenance, the service can help eliminate the ris...
With an increasing proportion of the recreational boating market moving towards larger vessels powered by multiple high-powered outboard engines, the company has expanded its multi-engine controls to now support five and six engine applications. Kris Neff, Mercury Marine's vice president of global category management and strategic planning, said the solutions are engi...
The WhisperSolar 185 Wp All-Black solar panel can deliver an average of between 700 and 900Wh per day in typical northern Europe conditions from April to October. This is sufficient to maintain the level of the batteries of a boat, caravan or camper with a small refrigerator, lighting, water pump, radio and TV. Generate energy even in low light Produced in Europe a...
Paguro SY generators The new Paguro SY range of generators combines Paguro’s generator technology with the YANMAR diesel engine, and features twin circuit cooling and a soundproof capsule with anti-vibration feet both internal and externally. “The popularity of the Paguro 4 SY has continued to grow, with sales significantly exceeding our old best seller, the Paguro...
The new jackstays are looped at either end so they can be hitched to cleats or eyes fore and aft along the deck. The 25mm Ocean Safety Jackstay is available in 8, 12 and 16m lengths, from which they can be adjusted to the required length. A UV resistant webbing has a Kevlar coating along the edges for increased durability. A retro-reflective strip enables night t...
The inverter is the latest addition to the WP-Sine 12 V inverter series which also includes 400, 1000 and 2000 watt inverters, all featuring a pure sine wave output voltage and stable frequency. Until ten years’ ago, 230V equipment on board was pure luxury, explained a WhisperPower spokesman. “Boat owners needed to have a generator and/or expensive battery packs wi...
The BGB Submersible Inductive Lighting System (SILS) features induction contactless exterior lights which are operated through an app on any smart device. Using electromagnetic induction, the system wirelessly transmits electrical energy between two coils which are attached to the yacht with marine-grade adhesive. Reassurance "Some people in the industry were scept...
Inflatable boats, motor boats and also sailing boats, Bimini Tops are important on any model of boat. They will help you to repair from the sun while you are at the see and they will beautify your boat. But how to choose a Bimini Top and how should we take the measurements? Herewith we would like to give you some suggestions. But let’s go step by step! How to choose a B...
As I left the St. Pete Beach, FL post office where I picked up the C-154 Crankenstein ($699 list price) I saw the car behind me had their hood up and a couple looking under the hood with forlorn expressions. After the couple asked if I could give them a jump, I smiled, told them I thought I could and tore into Weego’s shipping box. Opening the box revealed the Crankens...
To be unveiled at METSTRADE in November, the Bow Pro Boosted 57-13 series of thrusters features an internal charger that enables the thruster to boost output to up to double the voltage. The thruster can be connected to 12V or 24V power supplies and when the thruster is not in use, the built-in charger automatically recharges the battery. ‘Ideal solution for every boa...
The new Insight Series is manufactured by RELiON and is the first scalable LiFePO4 drop-in replacement battery to come in industry-standard sizes, with no extra hardware needed when connected in parallel. Henry James, managing director of DBS Leoch, said the company was delighted to distribute RELiON’s new series. “It’s a real game-changing technology for lithium batt...
The inline 4-cylinder powerhead displaces 2 liters and has an intercooled turbocharger. It’s available in 125-, 150, 175- and 200-hp ratings; shaft lengths of 25 and 30 inches; and gear ratios of 1.73-to-1 and 2.17-to-1. The engine weighs 772 pounds and has a closed-cooling circuit to prevent corrosion. Alternator output is 130 amps. Steering is electronic power a...
It can be operated with a joystick or steering wheel, and the actuators are about the same size as a SeaStar Tournament Cylinder. It mounts directly on the outboard in place of the hydraulic cylinder. The electric actuator has integrated proprietary position sensors and embedded electronics, eliminating the need for the separately mounted hydraulic actuators used in the ...
