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Any boat enthusiast will tell you with boat ownership comes electronics and boating gear—and lots of it! Researching which boating gear is necessary for your boat can feel like a full-time job. At Southern Boating, our writers and boating experts have decades of experience reviewing electronics and gear to determine the best. We’ve done the legwork for you! We provide insider tips, insights, trends, and resources for hundreds of products. Browse through articles that include product photos, pricing, detailed specifications, links to manufacturer websites, tips on best use and much more! We’re always looking for the latest and greatest electronics and gear. Have a product that you’d like Southern Boating to review? Contact sbletters@southernboating.com for a review and possible inclusion on our website!

Navigation Apps for Boaters featuring two examples

Electronics

7 of the Best Available Navigation Apps for Boaters

March 11, 2024

New smartphone apps make navigation portable. Today’s navigation apps for boaters make smartphones an even more powerful aid for captains....

Audio

Revolutionizing Boating Music: The Latest in Marine Audio Systems

January 24, 2024

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Marine Audio Systems: The latest “source units” take control. There are numerous marine audio systems available, and each has its...

A Man points to a Furuno NavNet TZtouchXL MFDs screen

Electronics

Dive Into Furuno’s Latest: Two NavNet TZtouchXL MFDs

October 23, 2023

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New NavNet TZtouchXL Ultra-Sharp 22-inch and 24-inch MFDs and more I really enjoy having a 27-inch monitor to work on in...

Audio

Four of the Ultimate Marine Audio Speakers for 2023

August 23, 2023

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Sailing with Sound: The 2023 Guide to Marine Audio Speakers Music motivates the senses, so make sure to have awesome...

Electronics

Innovative Boat Electronics at the 2023 Miami NMMA

July 18, 2023

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Shaping the Future: The Boat Electronics Revolution at the 2023 Miami NMMA Lowrance and Maretron score at the Miami NMMA...

Electronics

Seakeeper Ride Review: Harnessing the Best Aerospace Tech for Boating

July 5, 2023

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Seakeeper introduces a “stabilizing” system that’s a game changer. It’s always exciting when something new comes along that really makes...

A rendering of the eD Q1 100 electronic boat propulsion system

Electronics

Revolutionizing the Seas: eD-TEC’s Pioneering eD-QDrive in Electric Boat Propulsion

July 5, 2023

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The Future is Electrifying Sailing into the Future: eD-TEC’s eD-QDrive and the Rise of Electric Boat Propulsion Electric boat propulsion,...

Electronics

A Quick Comprehensive Guide to Lightning Protection for Boats

June 21, 2023

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Understanding Lightning Mitigation for Boats Techniques to lessen the impact of a lightning strike Having lived on the Chesapeake Bay...

Electronic

Marine Electronics: Discover The Latest Award-Winning Products For 2023

April 19, 2023

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Best in Class For Marine Electronics If you're looking for the best marine electronics products to enhance your lifestyle, then...

Electronic

Forward-Looking Sonar: How to keep your boat safe using technology

April 12, 2023

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What Lies Ahead: How Forward-Looking Sonar increases safety FarSounder’s 3D forward-looking sonar detects obstacles in real-time. With Forward-Looking Sonar you...

Electronics

Upgrading Your Marine Audio Systems: Get The Ultimate Sound Experience

March 28, 2023

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Superior Sights & Sounds: Upgraded Marine Audio Systems High-speed streaming delivers the best in entertainment. The voluntary disengagement from all...