The 3 most trilling boating technological innovations we have witnessed over the past 12 months.
Technological
changes in our modern world are giving boaters more comfort and freedom to
enjoy their lives and all boating activities. At the
same time are setting the scenario for manufacturers to do wonders that few
years ago would have been unconceivable.
When talking
about boats, from structural improvements till technological
changes we have seen how innovation is sweeping the
boating world. These wonderful vessels for travelling
over water, are nowadays built better and faster. A lot of this
innovative technology has also prepared the stage for other boating tools and devices
designed to make your time away just as comfortable as on land.
Are you the type
of person that always has the coolest new products and gadgets? Are you always
looking for something innovative and fun to have on your boat? If that’s you… keep tuned. We’ve gathered some
details and information about 3 really awesome gadgets for your boat.
Joystick systems
essentially replace the conventional outboard controls and cables with
fly-by-wire electronics. The joystick allows you to control your twin engine
boat with ease, making the task of docking a large vessel in windy conditions
seem routine. Due its angling advantages, the joystick allows the operator to
synchronize engines with one hand. Even if you are just a boating beginner, you
will see the benefits of the high intuitive working style it has, it takes very
little practice to become an expert.
With the joystick, the owner can even adjust the
detents and throttle resistance for their personal preferences, even though you
are not a control freak, this system will seduce you.
It is common to
find motors with variable speed, which dial in the speed and let Digital
systems deliver the right amount of power, while conserving the battery. Driving
these motorboats can be a bit spine-tingling at times. Regardless of all that
power, we still find ourselves depending on the wind and the wave’s behavior,
making it difficult to keep the boat stable and balanced. An old solution was
to use the anchor in a quiet cove, fortunately there’s a new attractive
innovation, and that is the GPS technology imbedded in the boat motor. These
GPS-assisted boat motors keeps the boat steady, although it's going to be a
long way until we can find a fully autonomous boat, these motors should still
make life easier. Therefore when in need to relax, this positioning system is
the one you can trust most.
Thermal & Infrared Sensors
Nowadays people
is getting more and more 'techie', as a result everyone with a straightforward
boating knowledge knows that the GPS
should tell how to get from Point A to Point B. That the plotter gives an
overview of the boat position, and the known obstacles and landmasses one can
encounter. The radar should tell about other vessels and big obstacles that are
in the way. But none of these actually helps to see what’s coming at night.
Someone spending money on a new boat, or
improving the old one wants the best and latest, here is when the Thermal &
Infrared Sensors find their place within the set of boating devices every
sailor should have.
There are
numerous benefits to thermal imaging in the marine industry, but probably the
most important one is the one related with safety. These “see in the dark”
sensors keep the user out of danger. They can even find people in the water,
allowing fast scanning and recording of stationary targets in real time.
As
you can see, once again a number of fascinating tech features are making
boating safer, extra reliable, easier, and the whole experience way more delightful.
The days of looking for changes in wind speed and direction, temperature drops,
rapidly accumulating clouds and even a stronger salty odor to assess the
weather conditions are in the past!
As
well as the industry is in continuous evolution, Whiticar Boat Works has
survived throughout the time, evolving and thriving by operating the business
with integrity and producing quality work. For additional information about
Whiticar please visit our website www.whiticar.com or call us at (772) 287-2883 for
additional details about electronic
services, including:
- Complete Electronics Repair and Installation
- Communications System-Vsat- Vhf- Wi-Fi
- Entertainment System- Sat TV - Stereo - AV
- Personalized Consultations in Outfitting and upgrading
- Sell and Specialize in all Marine Electronics brands
- NMEA Certified
- Mobile Service anywhere in the world
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Office (772) 460-0660
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