AS WE LOOK FORWARD to a new year of fishing in 2024, we’re also looking at a host of emerging technology in the marine industry. Electronics are always interesting to watch, as the systems become faster and more powerful, and the features more userfriendly, with a wealth of information available at our fingertips. Global access to high-speed internet is a potential game-changer. Safety equipment is another area that’s rapidly evolving, from low-light cameras for nighttime navigation and man-overboard rescues to faster responses with EPIRBs and other gear. Now is the ideal time if you’re considering an upgrade for your vessel.
RAYMARINE
Axiom 2 Pro is the most powerful all-in-one Axiom system ever developed by Raymarine, with an ultra-fast six-core processor and an intuitive LightHouse 4 operating system. It is equipped with the all-new RealVision Max 3D sounder, which combines chirp DownVision, SideVision, and RealVision Max 3D channels, which all benefit from the faster ping rate and tighter beams, delivering exceptionally clear imagery of the bottom as well as fish holding tight to structure and the position of fish returns relative to the boat. The high-frequency chirp also has 600 watts of output power, significantly expanding the depth range to 1,200 feet. Axiom 2 Pro RVM also has a built-in 1 kW chirp sounder and supporting Airmar broadband transducers, giving the system the ability to clearly detect fish at depths up to 3,000 feet.
ICOM
In a world where technology is ever-evolving, Icom continues to produce leading-edge, forward-thinking products, including the most innovative marine radios. Perfect for boats with an already crowded helm, the company’s new black-box VHF radios—the M510BB and M410BB—are space-saving solutions for vessels requiring multiple communication points. The M510BB allows up to three CommandMic stations, and the M410BB up to two. Install the black-box RF unit out of sight, and hang the