Equipment Weekly / 3 electronic devices for all types of boats

ACR Bivy Stick, turning your smartphone into a satellite phone

Using Iridium coverage, the Bivy Stick connects to a smartphone. Users can use two-way text messaging, send an SOS, share their location and get detailed weather reports sent directly by satellite to their cell phone. Small 11.35 x 4.7 x 2.11 cm, autonomous up to 120 h, lightweight 100 g, waterproof IPX7, this Bivy Stick is available at 390 euros

Garmin GMR, high-definition radars

Garmin's xHD3 series GMR beam radars combine high-definition imaging with its latest platform technology to deliver greater clarity and performance, so anglers and boaters can sail with confidence. Available with high power ratings of 4 kW, 12 kW or 25 kW, these radars offer detection ranges from 20 meters to 72 nautical miles (4 kW models) or 96 nautical miles (12 and 25 kW models). GMR xHD3 series beam radars are available at recommended retail prices ranging from 5,999.99 euros to 11,439.99 euros.

Airmar, a through-beam probe for speedometers and echo sounders

The Airmar DST810 through-hull transducer is NMEA 2000 compatible. It combines depth, speed and temperature data, plus data on boat inclination, heel and roll! This sensor sends surface speed data at a very fast refresh rate of 5 Hz. Connectable via Bluetooth, it can be set up with a dedicated app to easily manage sensor data calibration via the Airmar Cast app interface. Price: ?499

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