Panbo Marine Electronics Blog

1. IBEX Announces Winners Of The 2023 Innovation Awards

   The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the winners of the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 13 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from nearly 100 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies...

2. IMTRA Introduces Zipwake Integrator Module

   IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, is pleased to announce the Zipwake Integrator Module, designed to improve system integration and increase flexibility for boaters and boatbuilders. As styles for new boats trend toward clean dashboards and large displays, the Integrator Module seamlessly connects the Zipwake system to eight different multi-functional display brands, keeping dashboards free of clutter...

3. Harman Releases First Fully Digital Marine Head Unit Using A2B Technology

   HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies and solutions for marine, automotive, consumer, professional and enterprise markets, announced today the release of the world’s first fully digital marine head unit using its Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) technology – the Harman Kardon R7100HU. Capable of providing better than CD quality audio, the Harman Kardon R7100HU gives boat builders the ability to offer their customers a superior on the water listening experience, while simplifying installation and maintenance for exceptional value...

4. NMEA names 2023 award winners

   Nineteen products garnered top honors in three separate award competitions at the 2023 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held last week at the Orlando Doubletree Universal Hotel in Florida. NMEA members cast their votes online in 17 categories for the Product of Excellence Awards, while a panel of independent judges named winners in both the NMEA Technology Award and Best New Product contests...

5. Furuno FCV-600 and FCV-800, expanding the meaning of standalone fish finder

   Last week, I helped judge the Technology and Best New Product awards at the National Marine Electronics Association's (NMEA) annual conference. Furuno's FCV-600 and FCV-800 standalone fish finders received the Best New Product award. I enjoy participating in these sorts of contests because of the opportunities I'm afforded to dive deeper into new products. The new FCVs are great examples of compelling new products I might otherwise have missed.

6. New: the ARCO Zeus high energy alternator regulator

   ARCO’s Zeus is the only high-energy alternator regulator to feature Bluetooth and a native app (on IOS and Android) allowing for easy installation and configuration. With its intuitive interface, you have access to information on your system that you never had before. This information allows you to regulate your system and optimize your battery charge and alternator output resulting in a safer experience while protecting your energy system investment...

7. Boat Fix Launches New And Improved State-Of-The-Art Command & Control Center

   Boat Fix, a recreational boating telematics company that provides customized solutions for the boating industry through a combination of remote monitoring, GPS tracking, sophisticated geofencing – uniquely backed by 24/7 live customer support, announced today the launch of its state-of-the-art Command & Control Center located in Southport, CT...

8. Newport International Boat Show Announces 2023 Newport For New Products Award Winners

   he Newport International Boat Show announced today the results of this year’s Newport For New Products (NFNP) Awards. Judged on Thursday during the Show’s opening day and announced at an awards ceremony on Friday, September 15, 2023, the winners are:

9. Mastervolt Debuts New 36V and 48V Mac Plus Models with New Bi-directional Technology

   Mastervolt, a global leader in innovative autonomous power solutions, today announced the launch of its 36V and 48V Mac Plus DC-DC chargers. Featuring new bi-directional technology, the new models provide a quick, safe, and consistent charge for both service and starter batteries, with a stable output that powers even the most sensitive loads in boats, RVs, or any off-grid system.

10. Raymarine Launches Performance Sailing Solution

    Today, Raymarine is making a bold addition to the performance sailing market with the launch of the Alpha Series display, new Smart Wind Technology, and performance sailing upgrades to the LightHouse operating system for Axiom chartplotters. This powerful combination of electronic charting, next-generation precision wind monitoring, and touchscreen tactical displays elevates the awareness of skippers through intuitive, dynamic sailing displays on both the chartplotter and the remote Alpha Series display...