Northstar Marine Electronics

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Finally, you have that boat that you have dreamed about for so many years. But before you take it out for a great day on the water, you need to outfit it with electronic accessories that will make your boating experience safer and more fun. Northstar Marine Electronics knows exactly what you need to get the maximum enjoyment from your boat.

To begin with, a VHF radio is a safety feature no boat should be without. If you or your boat is in distress, a VHF radio can make the difference between finding help right away and being left to your own devices. The NS100 VHF radio is available in single station and dual station models. They include dedicated distress call button that sends your MMSID and location until an acknowledgment signal is received. It accesses all marine VHF channel banks, including weather ones. The Northstar Explorer 721 and 725 have a built-in barometric pressure sensor that gives weather and fish activity predictions. The “Happy Fish” icon on the LCD screen helps you determine the probability of locating fish. The 721 and 725 can each be outfitted with wireless handheld units, and the 725 has a “Track Your Buddy” feature for locating up to three boating friends and placing their locations on  your chart display.

Northstar Marine Electronics has a range of navigation tools, including the Chartplotter 8000i, a multipurpose instrument with a 12 inch touchscreen display. If you’re going to buy one piece of equipment other than a VHF radio, then you might want to consider the 8000i. It features the following goodies: chartplotter, depth sounder, radar, video monitor, network camera monitor, DVD player, CD player, music jukebox, fuel and engine management system, and instrument repeater.

If you’re just in the market for a chartplotter / sonar combo , then you should opt for the Explorer series, models 660, 657, and 650. Each model has a built in 32 megabyte background maps with intricate cartographic detail. It gives you the option of using C-MAP NT MAX chart technology provided by cartography leader C-MAP.

The Explorer 538 is a stand alone chartplotter with a simple menu system and daylight viewable screen. It comes with standard 16 megabyte background map and has a slot for the C-MAP NT MAX cartridge. The 3.8 inch screen is “transflective” with high contrast so you can read it in daylight easily. This chartplotter is an excellent companion electronics component with the Explorer 438 fish finder. The 438 has a 640 x 480 screen that gives you great detail. It has digital sounder technology to give you the highest quality sonar images. Advanced displays include A-scope, split screen variable zoom, and your choice of color palette. With 256 colors, you can see the nature of the floor structure and detail that will help you identify fish habitats.

Marine elecronics selection doesn’t have to be frustrating. Northstar has the marine electronics equipment that will help you enjoy your craft safely and comfortably while using electronic equipment that’s at the leading edge of technology.