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Tracking system from Davanci Connect Premium Tracker
The Davanci Connect Premium Tracker is a compact device that can be integrated into any vehicle to protect it from theft. Connected to the vehicle's electrical system, the tracker charges itself and sends a notification to the connected smartphone as soon as it is disconnected from the power supply. The built-in battery lasts for 10 hours with constant tracking and up to six months with occasional use. The tracker also has an integrated SIM card. This makes it possible to stay online and send real-time information about the vehicle's location. With the corresponding app, the user can check the location of their vehicle at any time and arm the virtual lock and thus the alarm system. When the vehicle is moved, the owner then receives messages on their smartphone. It also offers free theft protection. In the event of theft, the user can contact the theft service themselves or the hotline will call them. They then send a PDF with all the relevant boat data required by the police and can file a report. The support team then takes care of communication with the police and the follow-up. In addition to localisation, the Davanci tracker also records journeys and saves them in the app. This allows them to be tracked and documented. The tracker costs 225 euros. There are no monthly costs for the SIM card. The service life is three years.
Nereide 3 from Simarine
The Nereide 3 from Simarine is a digital switch panel with a large display. Switches can be assigned individually and the name appears next to the switch on the display. A 12-volt unit can be used to connect 31 consumers. However, several units can also be combined. The functions can also be switched remotely via the Sentinel Marine interface.
Flow meter for retrofitting
The skipper often only sees exactly how much fuel the engine is consuming when refuelling. Airmar has developed a flow meter that can be easily inserted into the diesel line and sends the consumption data to the plotter via the NMEA 2000 data network. However, it is only suitable for larger engines with a consumption of at least 8 litres per hour.
Victron Orion-Tr Smart
To charge one battery with another, you need so-called B2B chargers. The Victron device can be monitored and programmed via Bluetooth. Two models with 18 A and 30 A charging current are available in the 12 volt range, but it is possible to connect several devices in parallel to increase the total output. Price for the 30 A model: approx. 260 euros.
Raymarine introduces Glass Bridge chartplotter
Raymarine, a leading manufacturer of marine electronics, has announced the launch of the Axiom 2-XL series. Designed specifically for large yachts and integrated helm station solutions, these glass bridge chartplotters represent the next generation of the award-winning Axiom family. The Axiom2 XL offers the largest and most powerful navigation display in the Axiom range and is characterised by the performance and ease of use of the Raymarine LightHouse operating system. The Axiom2 XL displays are available in four sizes: 16, 19, 22 and 24 inches. Each display features the exclusive HydroToughTM nano-coating, which repels water and oil and is designed to provide reliable touchscreen operation in the harshest conditions. The displays are equipped with a new six-core processor that increases the display speed of navigation maps by 30 per cent. The Axiom2-XL series is available through Raymarine's worldwide dealer network. Price from 8300 euros.
Torqeedo Deep Blue Battery 80
Torqeedo Deep Blue Battery 80 Torqeedo GmbH has announced a new battery option for its powerful Deep Blue series of electric drives: the Deep Blue Battery 80. The new battery utilises lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and, at 80 kWh, offers twice the energy storage capacity of the previous generation. LFP batteries are made from abundant raw materials, largely avoiding the high costs and ethical and environmental issues associated with mining critical metals. The new battery's cell-to-pack architecture is an advanced approach to battery assembly that integrates individual battery cells directly into a pack without intermediate modules or components. This design compensates for the lower energy density of LFP batteries and allows for a more compact footprint that is easier to install in many boats. The high volumetric energy density (278 Wh/l) is particularly important for larger and heavier displacement vessels such as cruising yachts and commercial vessels. The new Deep Blue Battery 80 comes with a ten-year capacity guarantee for leisure and commercial use. According to the manufacturer, the expected service life is around 4000 cycles. Cooling or shock protection is available as an option.
Mercury Avator 7.5e
The long-awaited Mercury Avator 7.5e is now available from authorised Mercury dealers in Germany. The Avator is the first in a series of electric outboards that Mercury will launch this year and demonstrates the company's commitment to electric propulsion. With an output of 750 W at the propeller shaft, the 7.5e is designed to achieve similar speeds and acceleration to a conventional Mercury FourStroke outboard with 3.5 hp. The electric drive is available with both tiller and remote control and is ideal for smaller boats such as dinghies, inflatable boats or kayaks. The Avator 7.5e offers clean and quiet propulsion as well as innovative functions for carefree fun on the water. Replaceable batteries, a quick connection system and simple controls ensure easy handling and comfort. A colour display shows the charge status and range. The 1 kWh lithium-ion battery was specially developed for use at sea and is said to be particularly safe, reliable and waterproof to IP67. In addition, the electric outboard is the first Mercury drive system to be compatible with the new Mercury Marine app. The app offers various functions such as a GPS map for route planning, a graphical range estimate, speed, battery status and the outboard's operating hours. The price for a short shaft motor with tiller is 3560.48 euros.
Battery indicator for the vehicle electrical system
It is important to know the charge status of your on-board batteries. Unfortunately, the classic voltage measurement using a voltmeter is only of limited use. Devices such as the BM100 battery monitoring system from Digital Yacht are much better. The centrepiece of the system is the SmartShunt, which measures the battery voltage and current. From these measurements, it intelligently calculates the battery's state of charge and the time remaining until discharge. It also records historical data such as the deepest discharge and the average discharge current as well as the number of charging and discharging cycles. SmartShunt can also monitor the voltage of a second battery that is normally used to start the engine.
The system also includes an NMEA 2000 interface so that the data can also be displayed on other devices such as the chart plotter. MFDs from leading electronics manufacturers such as Navico, Garmin, Raymarine and Furuno enable the display of electrical battery data via their NMEA 2000 interface. Alarms and warnings for battery voltage and low battery capacity can also be activated. The BM100 also has Bluetooth connectivity so your smartphone or tablet can display current, voltage, capacity, historical data, state of charge information and time remaining based on remaining battery capacity. The BM100 system costs 345 euros.
