Types of Marine Electronics For Your Boat

When you get a boat, you need to accessorize it with the tools you’ll need to make your boating adventures fun and successful. Marine electronics are a major part of that in the 21st century, since technology has advanced to the point that electronic gadgets for boating are both affordable and readily available. Here are a few of the most common types of boat electronics that you’ll want to stock your dash with.

GPS Unit

The most vital marine electronic you can buy is a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. This essential device gives you your exact location and helps you to navigate the region safely. Marine GPS assistance takes the place of previous navigational tools, like paper charts and compasses.

Fish-Finder

This device combines a GPS unit with sonar to give you the depth of the water you’re currently boating in. Certain types of fish swim at different depths, so it’s good to have a fish-finder available. You can also use your fish-finder to gauge where the bottom is of the waterway you’re in so that you don’t run your boat aground.

Radio

A VHF radio is crucial for your safety on the water. Being able to get in touch with other boaters, people on shore, or the Coast Guard is essential, especially if your boat becomes wrecked or you become injured and you need rescuing. A VHF antenna can ensure that you get the range you need.

Come see us at our dealership in Clackamas, OR, to take a look at our wide stock of marine electronics. We also have a great selection of new and used boats for sale. Portland Marine & Electronics is your ABYC- and NMEA-certified marine dealership, serving our customers in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA.