here is nothing like the summer sun when it is accompanied by killer jams and digital technology.
From amazing sound systems to all-inclusive touchscreens at the helm, these marine-loving companies are determined to show you what they are made of by providing you with convenience, comfort and fun while out on the Great Lakes. From tidy, organized touchscreens to hours of high-intensity music to match up with whatever mood you are trying to set, this summer is sure to be a blast of sensations if any of these products find themselves aboard your boat.
Crisp, clean, suave and cool are all words to describe Clarion’s CMSP Marine Speakers and Subwoofers. These premium coaxial speakers are bridge mounted and magnetic, as well as sturdy enough to withstand all kinds of weather conditions and sporting.
Additionally, the CMSP includes a mighty 10-inch subwoofer that enhances all kinds of sound. You’ll be taking up the waves both in sound and in the Great Lakes with the CMSP as it treats you to an impactful low frequency sound that responds to low distortion and handles power like a champ.
In design, the CMSP has evolved from all of the models before it, showing off a modern, hexa-parallel sport grille design with an elegant metallic accent. No matter what vessel you are showing off, this audio system will find itself right at home on your boat. Not to mention the glorious RGB light show these speakers come with, gorgeous enough to light up your night on the water with both music and color.
With premium sound and gorgeous looks, this system is something you just can’t help but show off to your friends this summer. Not to mention, it is sturdy enough to withstand being shown off year after year.
When we think about music, we often forget to think about the fine art that sound quality can be, but Fusion Audio’s Apollo RA770 Marine Stereo hasn’t neglected that.
The Apollo RA770 Marine Stereo system combines functioning excellence with revolutionary technology and innovative designs. This is a marine stereo system [and] an audio system with airplay software features built in, along with Wi-Fi connectivity. Not only that, but this system is easily integrated with your other Garmin Marine electronics.
As is standard for Fusion’s marine audio systems, the Apollo RA770 was designed with the True-Marine standards in mind. These standards are complete with IPX6- and IPX7-rated water-resistant front panels. Plus they are weather durable, capable of withstanding temperatures of all kinds, extreme vibrations and the sun’s harmful UV rays.
If you are looking for a sleek, tidy, and uniform helm where you can put your audio system, the Apollo RA770 blends seamlessly into black glass panels, which will go well with any other electronics.
As for the audio itself, it doesn’t matter how loud or how quiet your music is, the quality of sound is crystal clear no matter the listening environment. You also have a wide variety of musical options, such as the Airplay2 feature, Bluetooth connectivity, Universal Plug-and-Play (or UPnP,) optical audio, advanced Sirius XM, DAB+ radio, AM/FM radio, aux cord capabilities, and USB cord connectivity. It doesn’t matter your taste in music or how you access it, this audio system has you covered.
The Garmin GPSMAP has a built-in ultra-high-definition scanning sonar that allows for vivid, high contrast color palettes. Gone are the days when you think you had a great catch and instead you find a clump of debris. This sonar system is great for helping you distinguish between fish and structure.
Additionally, this touchscreen is sleek in design. Not to mention all 12 inches of the screen itself allow you to plot charts with improved sunlight readability and wide-angle visibility. Mapping is also quite easy with the preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts and LakeVü inland maps so you can make sure to mark all of your favorite fishing spots.
On top of all that, the GPSMAP is pairable with other Garmin devices that you may have on your vessel, such as AutoPilots, digital switching weather, Fusion-Link Audio System, Media, VHF, AIS, and more, all accessible from one screen.
It isn’t a party without music, so you should feel that beat in your soul when your favorite song is playing. There are few better feelings than the bass resonating in your chest as you dance your heart out, and the KMTC11 Horn-Loaded Tower System with LEDs will make the Great Lakes your new dance floor this summer.
The speakers are known for their concert-level volume and sensational clarity. You can bump out some bops all night long and hear it from up close or from a distance, meaning that even if you are away from your boat, you certainly are not going tuneless. With that said, the sound is smooth without any harshness for those who are rocking out on board.
The color-changing speakers connect to straight or curved bars and come as durable as they can with a UV-stable finish that either meets or exceeds the standards for humidity and UV exposure, so your speakers will survive this summer and many more to come.
Finally, this system isn’t looking to confuse you with any complicated tools. If you want to rotate the speakers, you can rotate them nearly all the way around without any tools involved. And when your trip is complete and you are satisfied with your party, the KMTC11 has a quick-disconnect mating socket for easy removal and storage so you are ready for your next trip.
It almost feels like the Raymarine Axiom + was made with summertime fun in mind. As a member of Raymarine’s award-winning Axiom line, you know you are getting a bang for your buck with a touchscreen like this.
No matter what kind of lighting you are contending with, the Axiom + aims to provide you with excellent views below with its broad range of light settings. Its screen features an IPS LCD that is 25 percent brighter than all of the Axiom models before it, allowing for improved clarity as well as wider viewings to your angle. Then, this screen has settings for both day and night, so whether you are fishing early in the morning, or you are more of a nocturnal boater, you are promised high-quality visibility. With the screen, each of the charts, sonar readings, and videos you see with the Axiom + will be in spectacular color and vivid detail.
Your navigation will be headed by the Axiom +’s next-generation, ultra-sensitive 10Hz GPS/GNSS receiver, which offers four times the sensitivity of previous models for highly accurate navigation, positioning, and an enhanced 3D sonar performance. That means you can easily handle tough installments like the underneath of hardtops or inside of closed bridges.
Finally, this touchscreen has improved performance with its nano-coated display which bolsters its impact resistance, repels water and oil, and enables accurate touch control no matter how much fun you are having this summer on the Great Lakes.
Lowrance’s HDS Live is a touchscreen that is doing its best to be a fisher’s best friend. With this nifty device, a whole new world of exploration below the water is possible, thanks to the access that the HDS Live has to Fish Finding Innovations coupled with the support it has for Active Imaging.
It is jam-packed with systems that will make fishing easier, such as the StructureScan 3D with Active Imaging and Genesis On Screen mapping, which can pinpoint any places where those slippery fish could be hiding, such as rock piles, standing timber, weed beds, ditches and drop-offs. They can run, but they certainly can’t hide from your expert fishing skills and the HDS Live combined.
Additionally, the HDS Live is great at giving feedback. The Active Target Live Sonar allows you to enjoy some high-resolution views of the movements the fish make, tracking as they swim in and around cover. This means you can easily gauge whether your tactics are successful, or if you need to switch things up a little. Finally, it is compatible with your smartphone, which will send you various notifications.
The Color Optix M1 speakers by Rockford Fosgate are a rainbow for your eyes and your ears. This speaker system is designed to pair up with the Color Optix controller. Additionally, it can pair up with the RF connect app via the Deutsch and Amphenol connections that are integrated into the speakers. When these features are combined with the IP67 certification that allows these speakers to be element ready, you will have no trouble setting up all kinds of epic tunes that will match up regardless of how much of a splash you make with your watersports.
The speakers can come in a variety of sizes ranging from 8 inches to 10 and even 12 inches when it comes to those ultra-powerful subwoofers that could feel like they are causing waves all on their own. When it comes to displays, wow your friends with the optically clear UV stable RGB lighting encapsulation of the super-bright, wide-angle tri-color surface-mount LED’s with flat mold lenses. All of this also comes with a two-year warranty, so you can have carefree fun all summer long.
If you are a fan of high-performance charting in a highly organized package, the Simrad NSevo3s is a gadget worth checking out. It has improved upon previous models with double the chart rendering speed, two-times faster page transitions, and a 30 percent faster boot-up time, meaning you can get right into charting and monitoring with swift strokes.
The screen allows you to view in 3D or from a navigation perspective, and you can switch between split-screen combos for smoother transitions regarding your on-screen movement such as chart rotation, panning or zooming, and quick viewing of high-resolution graphics.
The UI is powerful and smooth, showing off some increased monitoring and control from the page you are on. At the touch of a button, you can make chart orientation changes so you are always accurate and up to date.
The displays on this touchscreen are high-definition with SolarMax IPS that ensure a clear view in any condition and can easily be read even with polarized sunglasses.
The system has fast and simple networking with advanced fishfinding tools to legendary HALO Pulse Compression Radar along with a fully integrated Simrad Auto-Pilot, allowing for quick and easy charting and clever fishfinding.