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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!

Electronics

Raymarine Boosts Four of Their Products Including Axiom, FLIR & Seakeeper Control

May 20, 2025

Raymarine’s latest advancements Whether in the engine room, at the helm, or for interior comforts, boatbuilders and manufacturers continue to...

Boat Black Box technology examples by ICOM and Furuno

Electronic

Boat Black Box Tech: ICOM & Furuno Can Boost Your Systems

April 22, 2025

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ICOM and Furuno enhance onboard electronic capabilities. Most of us recognize the term black box with regard to aviation, but...

Electronics

Raymarine Axiom Display Software Upgrade Boosts Angler Control & Charts

March 25, 2025

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Raymarine’s Axiom display adds more powerful features. Some electronic manufacturers update their products by replacing the current model with a...

Electronics

Lumitec Expands Warranty to 5 Years on Marine LED Lighting

March 18, 2025

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Lumitec Extends Industry-Leading Five-Year Warranty for Ultimate Boating Confidence Lumitec, a top name in marine LED lighting solutions, has announced...

Farsounder Forward Looking Sonar for Collision Avoidance

Electronics

Do You Have Collision Avoidance Tech? SEA.AI & FarSounder Solutions

March 4, 2025

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Collision avoidance is essential to navigation safety. Whether piloting a cargo ship or a center console, collision avoidance is a...

Engine Room

Engine Room Equipment Beyond Propulsion: A Quick Guide for Boaters

February 19, 2025

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The propulsion engines aren’t the only equipment in an engine room. The engine room is home to much more than...

Electronics

Innovative Dash Solutions: Simrad and ICOM’s Latest Tech for Boaters

January 15, 2025

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Latest tech for boaters: Simrad Yachting and ICOM America introduce big ideas for smaller vessels.Need some help at the helm?...

Electronics

FLIR Thermal Cameras: The Ultimate in Marine Safety and Efficiency

January 8, 2025

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The FLIR Maritime Thermal Monitoring System provides a sense of security.Most boaters have heard of FLIR camera systems and their...

Audio

Your Must-Have Marine Electronics: Highlighting the Best of the NMEA Expo

December 26, 2024

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Game-Changing Marine Electronics from the 2024 NMEA Expo Every year, leaders in the electronics industry get together at the National...

A man standing on his yacht's swim platform while using the wireless yacht controller to dock

Electronic

From Helm to Hand: Yacht Controller’s Game-Changing Wireless Technology

December 3, 2024

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Yacht Controller introduces the optimum in wireless control units.Dynamic positioning, a new feature for Yacht Controller’s Optimo, Maximo, and Supremo...

Marine Radar Guide Article feature image of two radar displays

Electronic

How To Unlock the Full Potential of Your Marine Radar with Furuno’s Guide

November 27, 2024

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Furuno’s Marine Radar operator’s guide is a comprehensive source.Did you know that the word radar is an acronym? It’s RAadio...

Vision Marine Technologies boat using the new battery-powered engine to run across dark blue waters

Electronics

Vision Marine Technologies Energizes Electric Boating with Advanced Battery Systems

October 8, 2024

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Vision Marine Technologies’ battery improvements driving forward electric propulsion for boats. Continuous design breakthroughs are helping Vision Marine Technologies (VMT) make...

DIY

Marine Generator Maintenance: Helpful Tips You Need To Prevent Issues

September 11, 2024

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Watch the podcast or read below: https://youtu.be/qxgJ4fPQ60s?feature=shared&t=482 Out of sight? Out of mind. Many generators are housed inside a sound...