To safely operate a watercraft it is the owners responsibility to have a good working knowledge of the electronics and navigational equipment onboard. Boating accessories that can be mentioned within the electronic or navigation category include GPS, autopilots, VHF radios to compasses, binoculars and night vision tools.
As the recreational boater gets more involved and progresses from the occasional sail, it is to be expected that the latest electronics or instruments are going to be wanted. Buying a selection of the latest boating electronics is one way to enhance a boaters experience. Electronic and navigational equipment is available for a variety of reasons - such as enhancing the performance of the vessel to making the captains life that much easier in adverse weather conditions.
Some of the popular marine instruments of a electronic nature include - Global Positioning Systems to pin-point a precise location by coordinating signals from orbiting satellites. A VHF Radio to call for assistance or to communicate with harbors, marinas, or USCG. Radars to detect distant objects to determine their position, and the speed being traveled up to a certain nautical mile range. And, Autopilots to take control of the steering of a vessel once the desired course has been plotted.
Having the ideal set of marine electronics is the right way of maintaining a vessel in a seaworthy and operable condition. Whether you're refitting an old boat, or outfitting a new one, having the ideal configuration of instruments or boating accessories is a great idea for any vessel from a center console or daysailor to the large powered pleasure craft and cruising sailboats. CLR Marine is your one stop shopping site to outfit your boat and even your car with navigational GPS's.
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