Category Archives: Marine Electronics Manufacturers

CHIRP vs Traditional Transducers – Understanding the Difference

We all know how traditional marine fishfinders work. They operate at discrete frequencies – typically 50 and 200 kHz, they use relatively short-duration transmit pulses, and they work in conjunction with traditional narrow-band sonar transducers. On the flip side, CHIRP … Continue reading

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NavShack Takes On Car Navigation by Garmin

Garmin makes an excellent line of nuvi vehicle navigation GPS units.  And although they’re not meant for use on boats, we just couldn’t resist adding them to our product line-up.  NavShack already sells marine GPS chart plotters made by Garmin … Continue reading

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Poly-Planar MRD-70 Marine Stereo System

The Poly-Planar MRD-70 marine stereo system is an excellent choice for your boat.  This marine stereo supports AM, FM, CD, MP3 and XM.  The waterproof design includes 2 auxiliary inputs that accommodate direct audio input from other audio sources and … Continue reading

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Furuno Honored with 5 NMEA Awards

On Saturday, October 2nd, Furuno was honored with five awards at the 2010 National Marine Electronics Association’s awards ceremony. Best Radar: NavNet 3D DRS UHD Radar Series (35th Consecutive Year) Best Navigation: NavNet 3D MFD12 Multi-Function Display Best Fish Finder: … Continue reading

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Navnet 3D Tip #3: Changing The Data Box Transparency

One of the software enhancements in version 2.05 is the ability for you to make the data boxes on the screen transparent. To edit the transparency, press the MENU key and select the Data Box menu. Inside of the data … Continue reading

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Navnet 3D Tip #2: Dropping A Quick Waypoint

Ever wish you could just drop a quick waypoint?  You can, and it is as easy as the push of a button. Place your cursor where you would like to drop a waypoint and simply short press the POINTS/ROUTE button.  … Continue reading

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Furuno Fish Finder Demonstration

Check out this product demonstration for the Furuno FCV620 and FCV 585.  We think its pretty cool and hope you do too! Furuno FCV620/585 Product Demonstration

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KVH

We are now adding KVH TracVision products to our line-up!  Check out the tiny TracVision M1!  More products are being added to the site AND there are rebates available right now!

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Ocean LED Underwater Lighting

Did you know that NavShack.com sells underwater lighting for your boat?  Ocean LED makes an excellent variety of marine lighting.  The Amphibian line is designed to be used both in and out of the water.  These affordable LED lights have … Continue reading

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Marine Electronics – Choosing The Brand

Most companies who sell merchandise of any kind will insist that their brands are the best.  If you really want to know the “inside scoop” on a particular product or manufacturer, talk to the service people whose job it is … Continue reading

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