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Thursday, August 7, 2025

New Online Boating Accident Avoidance Course from BoatUS Foundation: ‘S.C.A.N. − Improving Situational Awareness’ A quick look at the annual U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating accident statisticsshows “operator inattention” and “improper lookout” to be

by: Scott Croft

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, BoatUS, Electronics, Industry News, Innovation, Navigation

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Quick Nautical Equipment Thrusters and Mercury Marine Integration Now Officially Available Quick Nautical Equipment, a flagship brand of Quick Group and a global leader in marine equipment innovation, following the announcement made earlier this year, is proud to confirm that the integration between Quick

by: Melissa Nasuelli

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Electronics, Industry News, Innovation, Thrusters

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

JBL JAM6500N Head Unit Named 2025 Boating Industry Top Product HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today its newest head unit from its JBL brand, the JAM6500N, has been named one of the 2025 Boating Industry

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Electronics, Gift Ideas, Industry News, Innovation, Lifestyle

Monday, August 4, 2025

ABYC and Partners Showcase Marine Industry Careers at SkillsUSA The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), in partnership with Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, Honda and the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), participated in and judged Marine Service Technology competitions at the SkillsUSA

by: Shannon Aronson

tags: Awards, Boat Technology, Contest, Education, Electronics, Event, Innovation

Friday, July 18, 2025

SailTimer Partners with Weathernews Inc. (WNI) SailTimer, a pioneering Canadian wireless marine electronics and big data company, is proud to announce a major new partnership with Weathernews Inc. (WNI), the world’s largest private weather intelligence provider. Together, they will bring advanced

by: Lindsey Rogerson

tags: Boat Technology, Company Partnership, Electronics, Navigation, Smart Technology, Weather

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Raymarine Links with Orca Navigation App for Real-Time Route Sharing Raymarine – global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets – announced today its Axiom chartplotters will now offer real-time route

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Accessories, Boat GPS, Electronics, Navigation, Performance, Smart Technology

Monday, June 9, 2025

ePropulsion and Heysea Yachts Unveil the Seaview 59: A New Era in Electric-Powered Catamarans ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion system and services, has once again partnered with Heysea Yachts to introduce the new Seaview 59 catamaran. This latest innovation in sustainable yachting will

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Catamaran, Eco-Friendly, Electronics, Performance, Propulsion, Yacht

Friday, May 23, 2025

FLIR Launches JCU-4 Premium Joystick Control for Marine Thermal Cameras FLIR, global leader in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, announced today the launch of the new FLIR JCU-4 remote control, offering precision camera control and an elevated, yet simplified user experience. Providing confident

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Boating Safety, Electronics, Navigation

Friday, May 9, 2025

Always in Touch, Never a Drain Whether your boat is at the dock, on a trailer, or moored far from home, one thing remains constant: your connection to it. Boaters across the Great Lakes and beyond are turning to Skyhawk Oversea, a self-powered, wireless boat monitoring system designed to keep you informed—without

by: Carly Best

tags: Accessories, Battery Support, boat protection, Boat Security, Boat Technology, Electronics, Innovation, Monitoring Systems

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

New LOOKOUT System Combines Required Navigation Light with AI Vision at Vessel's Highest Point LOOKOUT, a leading provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced it has solved a common installation dilemma for boat owners with its innovative new system that integrates its advanced AI vision cameras with a Coast

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Artificial Intelligence, Boat Survelliance, Boat Technology, Electronics, Lighting, Navigation

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