PedestalPod-RAM mounts from NavPod place the fishfinder/plotter 20 inches off the deck near the bow, and a rubber ball-andsocket allows adjustment of the display’s angle for optimal viewing while you fish.
Simrad’s AP48 autopilot controller for Continuum systems has an optically bonded 4.1-inch color display and a 170- degree viewing angle.
Garmin’s quatix 5 streams NMEA 2000 data, including speed, depth, temperature and wind. Paired with Garmin’s GHC 20 unit, the watch can control autopilot functions.
Engineered for boats to 20 feet length overall, Hydrotab 160BT trim tabs are designed to create lift with less surface
drag, enhancing fuel economy.
C-MAP Insight Pro ($99) and Lake Insight HD ($169) combine chart detail, content and C-MAP cartography with
data from GoFree Lake Insight charts.
Weego’s N-Series batteries include four levels of jump starters. Some have a tactical-grade flashlight and can charge
cellphones and devices.
The 16-inch, high-definition screen on the Lowrance HDS Carbon 16 fishfinder/plotter can split into a quartet of 7-inch screens.
Seapilot’s Social Boating Facebook integration lets users see friends who have attached their Facebook account to an AIS target, and search for their boats.
Manufactured by Vision X, these Offshore and PitMaster series LED deck lights from Imtra are available with white or black housings and are rated for submersion to nearly 10 feet.
The Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5UBT-S media player connects to smartphones and MP3 players via Bluetooth. It supports Apple and Android devices and is ready for Sirius XM satellite radio.
Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.
A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.
A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.
Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.
When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.
The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.
Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.
The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.
