Icom New MxA
Raymarine’s 1000th
Cigarette packet
5000 Dual Channel
G Series confirmed at
METS
sized portable
AIS receiver
NAVTEx
Raymarine has announced that the com-
pany has sold its 1000th G Series system
at METS. Azimut, Ferretti and Uniesse are
amongst boat manufacturers that have
recently confirmed orders, taking total sales
of the company’s top of the range multi-
function display system to over 1000 since
its launch in Autumn ‘07.
Sales and Marketing director, Andy King
said, “The G Series appeals to production
boat builders and custom builders world-
wide. G Series aroused a lot of interest at
its launch - it’s a really powerful system that
is easy to install and, even more importantly,
Since AIS (Automatic Identification System)
easy to use. Customers are specifying it Marine Electronic Services Ltd has introduced
was introduced it has been rapidly taken
and boat manufacturers are fitting it.” the new WIB2D portable Navtex which
up as an essential safety aid. Primarily used
is smaller than a pack of cigarettes. It
by commercial shipping for identification
The G Series is ideal for Raymarine’s range incorporates a dual channel Navtex receiver
and location, the AIS system exchanges
of HD Digital products including the latest and built-in LCD display to show weather and
information such as MMSI number, position,
Super HD Digital radar and the ultra- navigation information.
course, and speed. Today with the intro-
powerful DSM400 HD Digital fishfinder. As
duction of the MXA-5000 dual channel AIS
a complete multifunction helm solution, There is no need for an external antenna and
receiver owners of leisure and small craft
the G series offers a choice of high defini- it has a built-in rechargeable battery which
can benefit from this safety technology.
tion colour displays, giving access to 3D can last up to three days. It can also be
chartplotter, digital radar, digital fishfinder, connected to a PC, and the data viewed on
The MXA-5000 dual channel AIS receiver al-
networked video from multiple sources and screen or even printed out onto hard copy.
lows boat owners to receive AIS information
AIS, providing a comprehensive and power-
(both Class A and Class B AIS signals) on
ful solution for all onboard requirements. Both the 490KHz (for inshore forecasts)
two channels simultaneously and outputs
and the 518KHz frequencies are monitored
this real-time information on a computer,
More details from: simultaneously and its portable format is
radar or a chart plotter, thus aiding naviga-
www.raymarine.com ideal for charterers or for grabbing the latest
tion and collision avoidance.
weather and nav information prior to setting
sail. It is priced at £399 including VAT and is
AIS data is output using the NMEA 0183
available from Marine Electronic Services Ltd.
format for easy connectivity to most radar's,
chart plotters, and navigation systems. It
More details from:
www.mesltd.co.uk
has GPS port for multiplexing GPS and AIS
data.
The MXA-5000 should be in the shops by
the start of the season with a retail price of
£349.95 (inc. VAT).
More details from:
www.icomuk.co.uk
Esthec®: more than
composite decking
In 2008, Esthec® has become well known for this prefab composite decking
material. Because of the wide range of possibilities the product offers
NEW
owners, shipyards and architects are wildly enthusiastic. Apart from itsd
use as decking there are actually many more ways to apply Esthec®.
Its technical properties, freedom in design and colour variety make it possible to
process Esthec® in the shape of furniture and decorative items as well, like a seat, terrace
or flower box. It is also suitable for applications, such as sauna baths and swimming pools.
The material does not splinter or crack and is therefore safe and sustainable. In addition, it is
anti slip and water resistant: important properties when it comes to hygiene, user-safety and
maintenance.
More details from:
www.esthec.com
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