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See all essential data on a sleek, high-resolution color display with the intuitive GMI 40 from Garmin

PanboSee all essential data on a sleek, high-resolution color display with the intuitive GMI 40 from Garmin OLATHE, Kan./Sept. 1, 2026/PR Newswire – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today unveiled the GMI 40 multipurpose marine instrument that displays live boating i

September 9
Safiery Semi-Solid-State 48v LiFePO4 battery, a glimpse into the future?

PanboSafiery Semi-Solid-State 48v LiFePO4 battery, a glimpse into the future? Bringing cutting edge technology to boats is not always easy. In this case, I want to give Safiery the credit they deserve for helping pioneer new technology in our boat's DC systems while also being honest about that ne

September 8
Update: Starlink addresses roaming for global cruisers, but introduces a size problem

PanboUpdate: Starlink addresses roaming for global cruisers, but introduces a size problem Earlier this summer, Starlink changed rate plans and made tweaks to the rules around using their various roaming plans. For boaters who travel across international borders, the most substantive of the rule changes was th

August 27
$50 and four hours: an AI-built NMEA 2000 display

Panbo$50 and four hours: an AI-built NMEA 2000 display I've been trying to figure out how to write about artificial intelligence's role in home-built marine electronics for the better part of a year, and I still don't have a clean answer. I'm going to write it anyway. Here's

August 21
Solid-state lithium-ion batteries, the future of energy storage onboard?

PanboSolid-state lithium-ion batteries, the future of energy storage onboard? I sat down to write my initial review and findings of Safiery's 48-volt, solid state lithium ion battery. But, before I get into the meat of the battery's performance, I feel I need to dive into solid state lithium batte

August 7
AIRMAR unveils new TriSonic Smart Multisensor

PanboAIRMAR unveils new TriSonic Smart Multisensor AIRMAR, a global leader in ultrasonic transducers and CHIRP sonar technology, today announced the launch of the TriSonic Smart Multisensor, the only ultrasonic speed sensor available in the marine market. “The TriSonic S

August 4
CarPlay arrives at the helm: Crest Marine and Balise Pontoons partners with Savvy Navvy on industry first

PanboCarPlay arrives at the helm: Crest Marine and Balise Pontoons partners with Savvy Navvy on industry first Collaboration delivers industry’s first Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with on-water navigation straight from the factory. Owosso, Mich., August 4, 2026 – Crest and Balise Pontoons, MasterCraft Boat Holdings’ premier ponto

August 4
Metro Marine Lighting enhances onboard management with launch of MM-CC-V1 Control Center and Mobile App

PanboMetro Marine Lighting enhances onboard management with launch of MM-CC-V1 Control Center and Mobile App Englewood, NJ – Metro Marine Lighting, innovator of marine lighting solutions with anti-biofouling and anti-condensation technologies, today announced the launch of the most advanced marine lighting controller, the MM-CC

July 24
Starlink 2026: Same as it ever was — always changing

PanboStarlink 2026: Same as it ever was — always changing It's been more than a year since I last wrote about Starlink. You might assume that silence means nothing has changed. You'd be wrong. Maybe I've just run out of clichés for how the pace of change never slows with Starli

July 22
Digital Yacht veLink: Victron to NMEA 2000, Without a GX

PanboDigital Yacht veLink: Victron to NMEA 2000, Without a GX Victron makes an impressive line of electrical products for boats, RVs and off-grid systems. They offer a similarly broad — and maybe even dizzying — array of connectivity options. But, despite those options, there is a

July 15