Open Waters Solar Flexible Panels

Open Waters Solar Flexible Panels

Simon Angus wanted a boat that he could move easily to a destination, so he built a modular 40-foot all-carbon electrically propelled catamaran. The twin-hulled vessel could be broken down to fit in a shipping container and be re-assembled with the use of a crane. His goal for the boat was to make as self-sufficient as possible so he equipped it with 16 110-watt semi-flexible solar panels. “On day one, they were great and we were generating a huge amount of power,” says Angus. After a year, however, the power output dropped to 60% to 70%. “The biggest issue with…
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A deep dive into boat electrical systems with Nigel Calder

A deep dive into boat electrical systems with Nigel Calder

Ocean Navigator is co-sponsoring a new electrical systems seminar series from boat systems expert, Nigel Calder. The seminars will be in Portland, Maine. More info below. 2024 Seminar Dates: April 17th & 18th October 29th & 30th Portland, ME For Registration, CLICK HERE or go to oceanplanetenergy.com/seminars Electrical systems are the leading cause of problems on boats that have more than a rudimentary electrical system.Most of these problems are preventable; they arise from a failure to abide by core design and installation principles. To take a deep dive into both design and installation issues, OceanPlanet Energy (OPE), in collaboration with…
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Icom’s Innovative Marine Solutions at FLIBS 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash. (October 2023) – Join Icom at the largest in-water boat show on the seven seas at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show! From October 25-29 across seven locations, attendees can see the latest and greatest in fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving accessories, personal watercraft, and more. Find Icom in the Broward County Convention Center at booth 654, where you can check out our lineup of innovative marine solutions, such as our NMEA 2022-2023 Best VHF winner, the IC-M510, as well as our newest black box VHF radios, the IC-M510BB and IC-M410BB. Say goodbye to cluttered…
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Icom’s M510 named Best VHF Radio at NMEA 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash. (September 2023) – At this year’s NMEA 2023 awards banquet, Icom’s popular M510 radio was presented with the Best VHF Radio Product award for the second year in a row, making this the tenth consecutive year that one of Icom’s VHF marine radios have received this award. The M510 perfectly fits today’s sleek and modern glass helms and is a powerhouse tough enough for the commercial market yet refined for the recreational boater. Easily command and control the M510 using front and back CommandMic™ connection ports or wirelessly from your smartphone using the RS-M500 app (iOS®/Android™). With the ability to receive…
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Latest Nordhavn 96 delivers

Latest Nordhavn 96 delivers

Dana Point, CA – (June 22, 2023) –NEW JOURNEY is the latest Nordhavn 96 motor yacht to be delivered to her new owners, having immediately embarked on a six-week maiden voyage following her handover last month. Hull #18 of the N96 series, she initiated her cruise in the Sea of Cortez and traveled 1,500 nautical miles to Victoria, British Columbia, where she is currently exploring - just the tip of the cruising iceberg this formidable yacht will enjoy over the next several years. The owners are a recently retired couple who wanted the boat to be a floating resort which…
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M510BB & M410BB Black Box Radios: Flexible Control from Anywhere on Board

M510BB & M410BB Black Box Radios: Flexible Control from Anywhere on Board

KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 2023) – Introducing Icom’s newest black box VHF marine radios, the M510BB and M410BB. Say goodbye to cluttered helm space and hello to flexible and seamless operation wherever you need it on board. The M510BB and M410BB are ideal 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 CommandMic™ within easy reach, up to 60 feet away*. Perfect for in the cockpit, flybridge, tower, and more for total control in the palm of…
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Nordhavn 625 hull No. 1

Nordhavn 625 hull No. 1

Dana Point, CA – The first Nordhavn 625 arrived at Nordhavn world headquarters in Dana Point, Calif., over the weekend and will undergo commissioning for the next several weeks before being delivered to her Nevada-based owners. The Nordhavn 625 is based on the very popular Nordhavn 55/60/63 hull. Altogether more than 100 of the three iterations of this well-proven hull have been sold. “It’s been a solid performer for us,” Chief of design Jeff Leishman said of the hull design. “I believed doing an update would provide us with another outstanding derivative.” The result is a fresh, modern exterior that’s…
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DATES SET FOR THE 51ST ANNUAL NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Newport, R.I. – Newport Exhibition Group announced today that its 51st Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 15 through 18, 2022 at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. “After a celebrating a successful Golden Anniversary in 2021, this Show is sure to be an event not to miss,” said Lisa Knowles, Show Director of Newport Exhibition Group. “With continued demand for boats by consumers still strong, supply chain challenges being addressed and a continually re-invigorated industry, the Newport International Boat Show is going to be the place to see what is new and innovative in…
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GET READY FOR THE DISCOVER BOATING MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2022 EVENT

GET READY FOR THE DISCOVER BOATING MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2022 EVENT

MIAMI, FL (DECEMBER 1, 2021) – Get ready for the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show! Tickets are officially on sale for the largest boat and yacht event in the world, which will be returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center and four additional locations from Wednesday, February 16th through Sunday, February 20th for a Presidents Day weekend boating extravaganza. Produced by Informa Markets and owned by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will be the first production of South Florida’s preeminent winter boat shows after joining forces earlier this year and combining the…
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GET READY FOR THE DISCOVER BOATING MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2022 EVENT

GET READY FOR THE DISCOVER BOATING MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2022 EVENT

MIAMI, FL (DECEMBER 1, 2021) – Get ready for the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show! Tickets are officially on sale for the largest boat and yacht event in the world, which will be returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center and four additional locations from Wednesday, February 16th through Sunday, February 20th for a Presidents Day weekend boating extravaganza. Produced by Informa Markets and owned by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will be the first production of South Florida’s preeminent winter boat shows after joining forces earlier this year and combining the…
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