On-board instruments, whether portable or stationary, are increasingly taking on the dimensions of multifunctional devices now. That is, media that include within them various possible applications. Instruments that manage to be at the same time gps, chartplotters, depth sounders, radar and much more. Let’s take an overview of some of the tools on the market to find out their peculiarities.
GARMIN / GPSMAP 86IThe all-new GPSMAP 86i, in addition to a color screen where you can view your course and all the wireless data coming from your chartplotter (and check autopilot) includes InReach technology that provides, via the Iridium global satellite network, sharing of your location, two-way messaging to and from any mobile device.
GARMIN
/INREACH MIN
At only 9.9 cm high and 5.2 cm wide, and weighing only 100 g, the inReach Mini is the smallest two-way satellite on the market. It connects to send/receive messages via the Iridium satellite network, which offers 100 percent global coverage. It allows you to send and receive text messages and e-mail wherever you are in the world.
FURUNO / GP-39 The Furuno GP-39 GPS, designed specifically for boats professionals (or for those who fish systematically), is equipped with a display with a 4.2-inch color display and features a 12-channel SBAS antenna (WAAS, EGNOS, MASA). Several operating modes are available on the GP-39: Plotter, Highway, Steering, NAV data, Satellites, and two customizable pages. www.furuno.com
NEXTBOAT / CANT PRAM
An attractively priced multifunction (starting at 492 euros) that integrates navigation plotter, with all Radar screen functions for Simrad, B&G, Lowrance, Garmin antennas and weather data analysis using grib files. Screen sizes range from 13 to 22 inches. www.nextboat.it
RAYMARINE /AXIOM 7
A powerful new multifunction navigation system from Raymarine, Axiom features RealVision integrated depth sounder, LightHouse 3 operating system and quad core processor. The touch display is full-glass optimized for panel or recessed mounting. www.raymarine.it
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