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Marine Electronics For Fishing Author: guest Jul 05

When it comes to marine electronics for fishing, you have a wide array of choices. You can even get an iPhone app called FishHead that tracks weather, tides, and lunar information! But for most people, fishing electronics usually brings to mind fish finders and GPS systems. They can be purchased separately, or in combo units saving mounting space and money.

There are several things to consider when choosing boat electronics for fishing.

When it comes to transducers on fishing electronics, there are single frequency transducers and dual frequency transducers. Single frequency transducers are designed for shallow coastal fishing, and dual frequency should be used when you are fishing in deep water. In deep water, the higher frequency transducer on a dual transducer fish finder is the one that shows you the fish.

You can also get display screens on marine electronics with many different resolutions. Indeed, higher resolution, brings better image. Color screens can be better seen in direct sunlight. The overall size of the display may be anywhere from four to seven inches, measured on the diagonal. Generally speaking, the more power your fishing electronics come with, the better the results, even in still or shallow water. Depth penetration is related to the quality and the power of the transducer. Better transducers penetrate the water best. Muddy and or salty water may limit how deep your finder will work.

Norcross makes a portable fish finder with many new marine electronics features including several sensitivity settings and a mountable and side scanable sonar sensor. To use it, you power it on, toss the floating sonar sensor overboard and get instant fish, depth, weed, and contour readings on the handheld display device. It updates depth readings four times per second for high accuracy, and you can have the information displayed in meters or feet. The LCD display blocks glare with Polarized VirtuView technology and SoftGlow backlighting. It comes with an audible fish alarm and provides accurate measures of weed height.

Eagle makes a line of inexpensive to mid-range fishing electronics that are boat mounted. Some of them have grayscale screens, and some are color. The color screens are easier to read in bright sunlight. Those fish finders start at as low as $100.

Humminbird is another popular line of marine electronics. although they, too make inexpensive fish finders, they also have some more gadgety models – such as a combination wristwatch and fish finder, and designated fish finders for ice fishing.

Lowrance can be considered one of the better providers of marine equipment, including fish finders. They feature larger screens and higher resolution than the more basic brands, though they, too, make a couple of more affordable models, and one model specially designed for ice fishing.

Marine electronics for fishing include GPS systems and other devices that combine numerous features. You can pay under $100 for a fish finder, and you can pay several hundred, too. Your specific needs and budget will determine which type of marine electronics for fishing will best suit your needs.

 

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Boat Electronics Guide Author: guest May 11

 

Whether you are wishing to go boating for pleasure on your own craft, you are the owner of a yacht or you wish to go out for a day of fishing, you will need to make sure that you have the proper boating electronics gear to man your vessel.  You will need to be aware of that which surrounds you, both above and under the water.  In addition, the brilliance of knowing where you actually are.  There are several choices of boat electronics available for your use.

 

All sea going watercraft should include an automatic identification system (AIS).  This is a device that works similar to a transponder on an airplane.  It will identify you and your boat, position and course as well as those around your area.  The Vessel Traffic Service station will collect data from your AIS to notate on a monitor where you are positioned and who you are.  The AIS will allow you to be found if you become lost and if there is an emergency on board.  The possibility of boating accidents would decline as well.

 

Another dynamic duo in the boat electronics field are the GPS/Plotter and the depth sounder.  Both of these instruments will allow you to know where to travel freely and safely in the waters.  The GPS/Plotter comes in different styles to fit any size craft from a dingy to a cruise ship.  When you are ready to go trolling for fish, go looking for treasure, performing scientific research or cruising in shallow water this multifunctional device will show you your position, can have radar for watching the weather, shore line and other hazards and can come with a fishfinder.  Those of you needing to know the depth of the water will be delighted to have a depth finder.

 

Screens are made to match your requirements as well, complementing the other electronics you have on board. Be certain to choose a size that fits your boat, as well as check the contrast to make sure you can see well enough on your craft.

 

Onboard equipment is also made for the party lover in you.  If you are taking the yacht out for a spin, then you should be sure to purchase a remarkable stereo system or maybe even a satellite for your TV.  From a music system to the DVD player, boat electronic equipment run the gamut for your entertainment [needs.

 

Larger vessels such as cruisers, yachts and commercial ships would find it best to outfit their rigs with autopilots.  This would alleviate the drain on your people and enable a highly precise course.  Chart plotters write up the course you are taking onscreen as you would plot a course on paper.  A steadier heading can be found with the use of a magnetic transmitting compass.

 

Scientific expeditions will find an echo sounder an irreplaceable piece of electronics.  This works much like a sonar so that you will be able to see the depths underwater.  A Forward looking Sonar usually can forecast around 150 kilometers ahead.

 

Satellite phones are a great ideas for any boater.  When you have an emergency on your hands these devices should be your lifesavers.

 

There are other types of equipment available for your boat.  Depending on [the type of your rig] what you wish to accomplish should determine what devices you need to buy.

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Choosing Boat Electronics Author: guest Dec 06

So you’ve found the perfect boat. You are now ready to outfit it with baoting electronicsYou have a huge array of choices, which is great, but it may make it seem overwhelming choosing from among them. Much will depend on the type of boater you are and the type of electronics you use in general. Can you read charts and the stars, or will you only want the best in electronic navigation? Do you plan to leave all civilization behind when on the boat or do you want a phone and email contact? Do you have a favored boat electronics brand, or would you rather cherry pick the best from several different brands? Knowing your own attitude toward electronics, your preferred type of boating and type of boat will make an easier time of choosing your electronics outfitting.

Picking the most suitable marine electronics can not only make your boating experiences more fun and your fishing more productive, but it can be relative to your well being as well in the event of an emergency. Learning to use your electronic equipment is equally as important as choosing it. And that means you’ll have to take the time to learn how to use the equipment whether it’s from instructional videos, manuals, or having someone show you how to use it.

Furthermore, you need to know how to use other navigation methods if your electronic navigation system fails. Knowing how to read navigational charts and plan your route is still an important skill. With that in mind, here are 6 tips for choosing your boat electronics.

1.      The boat electronics you should choose should be an automatic identification system, or AIS. It is used by boats and by the Vessel Traffic Services to find and identify boats. Your AIS gear is the most important electronic device you’ll buy. It permitts boats to exchange electronically produced information including position, identification, and course. The AIS transponder will cause your vessel to show up on computer screens at Vessel Traffic Services stations. This is critical to have should there be an emergency, or should you become lost.

2.      A GPS system is another important piece of boat electronics your boat should have. One of the more popular choices is for a multifunction display that puts several different instruments onto one screen. Mutifunction displays can even allow you to run radar, GPS and fish finder data on one screen at the same time. They are also quite easy to expand for other devises and displays.

3.When choosing a display remember that the larger it is the better you will be able to see it. And keep in mind that on a boat, viewing conditions can be far from optimal due to sun glare, storms, and swells. You should choose at least a 7″ display, but if there is room and it will fit your budget a 10″ or 12″ will be much better.

4.      If you are interested in on-board entertainment, you can coordinate your display for several peripheral boat electronics. Other devises like satelite recievers, computers, DVD players and music systems can be connected. All of these are great extras to have, however, don’t get them in lue of choosing quality safelty gear. And make sure that all your navigation equipment is mounted where it access is easy.

5.      A depth sounder is another good investment in the safety of your boat. When the weather turns bad a depth sounder combined with your GPS can help find the way back safely to shore.

6.      There is an ever-evolving suite of boating electronics goodies becoming available for marine settings. Now there are laptop computers designed for marine use. These computers do what standard laptops do, but they can also be equipped with special software like RayTech RNS 6.1, which allows multi-format charting, hsb2 electronics integration, and worldwide tides and currents among its many functions.

In summary, GPS plotter, your AIS device, and depth sounder are the most important pieces of marine electronics for your boat because they pertain to your safety and the safety of your passengers. Have these devises in place first, and if you can afford it, there are plenty of extras you can add in the way of entertainment equipment and fish finding devices that you can have fun with.

 

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