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Electronics & navigation

Sounding & mapping

comparatorSoundersBottom and fish detection by ultrasound.8 productscomparatorTransducers & probesProbes that transmit and receive the sounder signal.93 productscomparatorChartplotters / MFDsMultifunction displays combining chart, sounder and radar.19 productslistInstruments & repeatersWind, depth, speed and heading displays.46 productscomparatorRadarsObstacle and vessel detection by radio waves.11 productscomparatorOnboard networkGateways and boxes linking the onboard electronics.12 products

Communication & safety

comparatorVHF radiosMarine radios for communication and distress alerts (DSC).23 productscomparatorAISIdentification and tracking of surrounding vessels.9 productslistSatellite communicationSatellite voice and data offshore.5 productslistGPS antennasPosition receivers for navigation.3 productslistElectronic compassesHeading sensors for the autopilot and instruments.3 productslistCharts & navigation appsNautical charts, subscriptions and navigation apps.7 products

Vision & sensors

comparatorThermal / night-vision camerasThermal and night-vision cameras for night watch.9 productslistDocking camerasVisible-light cameras for docking assistance and monitoring.6 productslistSensorsWeather, hull, wind-vane and environment sensors.36 products
comparatorAutopilotsAutomatic heading and course keeping.18 productslistEngine instrumentsGauges and displays for engine monitoring.4 productslistOther accessoriesMiscellaneous electronic accessories.26 products

Propulsion & transmission

comparatorTransmissions & gearboxesReduction/reverse gears between engine and propeller.28 productscomparatorPod drives (IPS)Propulsion by steerable pods (IPS-type).24 productscomparatorSurface drivesSurface-piercing propeller drives for high speed.13 productscomparatorSaildrivesVertical propulsion legs for sailboats.5 productscomparatorAzimuth thrusters360° steerable thrusters.10 productslistWaterjetsWater-jet propulsion.2 productslistElectric trolling motorsSmall electric motors for fishing.2 products

Maneuvering & controls

comparatorBow/stern thrusters (tunnel)Bow and stern thrusters for manoeuvring.6 productscomparatorThrottle/shift controlsElectronic throttle and shift controls (DTS).18 productscomparatorDocking joysticksJoystick-controlled docking manoeuvres.11 productslistSteering wheelsHelm wheels and tillers.4 productslistPower steeringHydraulic or electric power steering.8 productslistTrim interceptorsTrim interceptors to stabilise the hull attitude.1 product

Electrical & digital

comparatorHouse/propulsion batteriesLithium house and propulsion batteries.7 productscomparatorDigital switchingIntelligent, digitally controlled power distribution.11 products