Professional Skipper Magazine from VIP Publications

#91 Jan/Feb 2013 with NZ Aquaculture

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M AR KET P L A CE NEW DISPLAYS FOR LOWRANCE HDS GEN 2 RANGE HDS Gen 2 Touch models now incorporate easier-to-use, wide touch screens in 7, 9 and 12-inch sizes. The Lowrance lineup features the Broadband Sounder��� for the best in builtin fishfinding technologies, and StructureScan�� HD with its powerful chartplotting capabilities and seamless integration of the Lowrance range of performance modules including the award-winning Broadband Radar��� and SonicHub�� marine audio server. The fishfinder has a builtin Broadband Sounder and StructureScan HD with sonar imaging for greater sensitivity, echo clarity and underwater definition. SideScan and DownScan Imaging��� sonar signals offer full, clear, underwater panoramic views to the left, right and directly beneath a boat. TrackBack��� memory allows anglers to scroll-back through recorded sonar history to review and zoom-in for a closer look at bottom structure or fish targets, and to pinpoint locations with a waypoint. Options include both internal and external antenna, wireless, remote viewing, networking capable, and compatibility with a number of Lowrance products. Contact: Calvin Clements, phone 09 373 5595, or see www.enl.co.nz integration with iOS devices such as iPad which can take full control of the TimeZero Touch unit and iPhone which can repeat data is available wirelessly on the network. Utilising this wi-fi link, weather files can be downloaded free of charge and replayed directly on top of the charts to make passage planning easier than ever before. The BMEA Product of the Year Award follows on from more success at the recent US based National Marine Electronics Association awards where Furuno won the following: ��� NMEA Best Navigation: NavNet TimeZero Touch TZT14 ��� NMEA Best Radar: NavNet TimeZero Touch with DRS UHD Radar Series (37th Consecutive Year) ��� NMEA Best Fish Finder: FCV587FDF Fish Finder (42nd Consecutive Year) ��� NMEA Manufacturer of the Year ��� Support (7th Consecutive Year) ��� Boating Writers International Technology Award: NavNet TimeZero Touch TZT14 (Honourable Mention) Contact: Calvin Clements, ENL, phone 09 373 5595, or see www.enl.co.nz ENL TO DISTRIBUTE NOMATRONICS ANOTHER ACCOLADE FOR FURUNO TZ TOUCH Furuno���s ground breaking NavNet TZtouch has been named ��Product of the Year�� by the British Marine Electronics Association. The BMEA said Furuno���s TimeZero Touch multi-function displays are the most advanced chart plotter, radar, fish-finder, and weather station currently available. Its display features ��� The economical solution where cost is a key factor ��� With up to 18 months good antifouling protection ��� Reduced build up of leached layers ��� Can be u/w scrubbed ��� The high performance solution ��� Linear and predictable polishing rate ��� Predictable antifouling performance on all types of vessels for up to 60 months SeaSafe Aluminium Anti-fouling ��� Ultimate fuel saver ��� Thin film build for long term protection ��� Upwards of 2 years protection with one coat at 75 microns ��� This is half of what some antifoulings recommend ��� Longer life protection (up to 5 years) (For Aluminium Vessels) Tin free High performance Self polishing Up to 2 years protection (compare this with other aluminium antifoulings) ��� 1lt sizes for stern leg protection ��� ��� ��� ��� VIP.S79 Electronic Navigation Ltd is distributing the German Nomatronics range into New Zealand. Nomatronics manufactures marine electronic systems that allow users to exchange, process and collect data of different formats. Their most recent device, Magicplex, allows users to quickly and easily link their on-board instruments such as AIS, Wind, GPS and different display instruments. NMEA 0183 connections can be set up either as entry or as exit and the Nomatronics configuration software offers a most flexible set-up of the eight ports, as well as the opportunity to filter, map and save their data. Contact: Calvin Clements, ENL, phone 09 373 5595 or see www.enl.co.nz January/February 2013 Professional Skipper 73

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