Gps Sounder Combo
Northstar Marine Electronics
Finally, you have that boat that you have dreamed about for so many years. Anyway, before you decide to go out for a great day on the water , you have to outfit it with electronic accessories that will make your boating experience safer and more fun . Northstar Marine Electronics knows exactly what you need to get the maximum enjoyment from your boat.
To begin with , a VHF radio is a safety feature obligatory for every boat . If you or your boat is in distress, a VHF radio can make the difference between finding help right away and being left to your own devices.
The NS100 VHF radio comes in single/dual station configurations . They feature dedicated distress call button that automatically transmits your MMSID and position until an acknowledgment signal is received. It can access all marine VHF channel banks, even the weather ones.
The Northstar Explorer 721 and 725 have a built-in barometric pressure sensor that gives weather and fish activity predictions. The “Happy Fish” icon on the display helps you in determining the likelihood of finding fish. The 721 and 725 can each be outfitted with wireless handheld units, and the 725 has a “Track Your Buddy” feature for locating up to three boating friends and placing their locations on your chart display.
Northstar Marine Electronics has a range of navigation tools, including the Chartplotter 8000i, a multipurpose instrument with a 12 inch touchscreen display. If you a’re going to acquire one piece of equipment in addition than a VHF radio, then you might consider the 8000i. It features the following goodies: chartplotter, depth sounder, radar, video monitor, network camera monitor, DVD player, CD player, music jukebox, fuel and engine management system, and instrument repeater.
If you are just looking for a chartplotter / sonar combo , then you should consider the Explorer series, models 660, 657, and 650. Each variation has a built in 32 megabyte background maps with intricate cartographic detail . It gives you the option of using C-MAP NT MAX chart technology provided by cartography leader C-MAP. The Explorer 538 is a stand alone chartplotter with a simple menu system and daylight viewable screen. It comes with the regular background map of 16 MB and has a place for the C-MAP NT MAX cartridge. The 3.A display of 8 inches is “transflective” featuring high contrast so you can read it in sunny days with ease. This chartplotter is a good companion electronics component with the Explorer 438 fish finder. The 438 model has a 640 by 480 monitor that gives great detail. It has digital sounder technology to give you the highest quality sonar images. Advanced displays include A-scope, split screen variable zoom, and your choice of color palette. With 256 colors, you can see the nature of the floor structure and detail that will help you identify fish habitats.
Marine elecronics selection doesn’t have to be frustrating. Northstar has the marine electronics equipment that will help you enjoy your boat safely and comfortably while using equipment that’s at the leading edge of technology.
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