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Onboard equipment makes life on a boat easier. From power sources to navigational aids, here are some new equipment features that might just make you want to have them on board.

Raymarine CAM300, a mini surveillance camera

Raymarine introduces a new version of the CAM300 mini day/night IP camera. Equipped with an HD video sensor, the CAM300 turns an Axiom chartplotter into an onboard video observation system. This compact camera can be combined with the AR200 sensor, enabling augmented reality, a solution that overlays AIS targets, waypoints, and map objects directly on the plotter's screen. It is possible to connect up to 4 cameras on the same network. CAM300 : 595 euros TTC

Eno, stoves designed for the outdoors

The concept of the open boat, whether it is a rigid or semi-rigid hull, is in vogue these days. Bigger and bigger, more and more equipped, these boats are designed to sail during the day with living spaces, and therefore kitchens, outside. The French manufacturer Eno has thought about these boats by developing a 1 or 2 burner kitchen adapted to stay outside. If the other models are already in stainless steel, this one has in addition the burners in stainless steel, whereas they are usually in cast iron. No more rust on this material. These models are waterproof, but do not have a piézo for the ignition. Prices start at 215 euros including VAT.

Mastervolt, Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries

Mastervolt announces the release of 3 new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. The MLI Ultra 12/3000, the MLI Ultra 12/6000 and the MLI Ultra 24/6000 in 12 and 24 V respectively and with capacities of 230 and 460 Ah. These even lighter batteries offer an unmatched energy-to-weight ratio, weighing 20% less than previous models. The MLI Ultra 3000 weighs only 25.4 kg and the 6000 remains under 50 kg at 46.4 kg. In practice, the latter can replace two 12/200 Ah lead-gel batteries, mounted in series to provide 24 volts, weighing 140 kg, a reduction of almost 100 kg! Ãeuros from 3 199 euros HT

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