NEW PRODUCTS
Each quarter The Report brings you an update on some of the new products and innovations to hit the boating, shipping and maritime industry.
New AIS transponder from Digital yacht
Digital Yacht has launched a new Class B AIS transponder designed specifically for the growing number of boaters who use an iPad or tablet for their navigation. iAISTX provides a wireless interface for AIS and GPS data to apps for both iOS and Android such as Navionics, iSailor, iNavX and TimeZero.
The apps offer a detailed overlay of local AIS targets updated in real-time allowing users to see collision avoidance data such as closest point of approach and time to closest point of approach.
The Class B transponder will send boat position and identity data to other AIS equipped vessels.
“Demand for on-board, connect ‘n go tablet navigation is soaring with new apps and iPads tempting mariners to look at this competitive solution,” explained Nick Heyes, Digital Yacht CEO.
Lightweight sandwich panels
In the never-ending search for fuel economy and performance, reducing the weight of a boat is a key factor. One of the latest materials that is contributing to this goal is Thermhex from Sheffield-based Panel Systems.
Available as sandwich panels in a range of standard specifications they use polypropylene honeycomb to deliver weight savings of up to 85% compared with materials such as plywood and can be used structurally as well as for internal fixtures.
The material is ideal for everything from doors, cockpit bottoms, internal fittings, furniture and furniture components to sound abatement, the reinforcement of decks and decking panels as well as for structural or decorative bulkheads.
Thermhex can be used for most types of leisure boat, from small sailing cruisers to state-of-the-art superyachts, giving owners the reassurance of strength and durability in addition to significant weight savings and reduced fuel consumption.
92 | The Report • March 2020 • Issue 91
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