How Marine Electronics Changed The Course Of Sailing

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Thanks to modernĀ marine electronics devices maneuvering boats has become an extremely easy thing to do. Unlike the old-time, nowadays captaining your boat has become much more convenient for everyone. Even if you are new to boating. With the assistance of these marine electronics, you will be able to master the art of boating in no time at all.

There was a time when every boat needed a navigator in order to sail through the ocean. And being a navigator required the person to have an abundance of knowledge as well as accuracy to determine the route of the vessel through which the boat will sail. As of now, there is no need for an extra navigator to set sail. Now, it can be done with just a few buttons or a few swipes on the particular navigation device.

Unlike the old-time, the new generation of boats has VHS (Very High Frequency) radio transmitter/receiver that allows the sailor to transmit messages in an emergency. Such as a boat accident. It is one of the most reliable communication systems among modern marine electronics devices. Furthermore, the radar present in the boat allows the sailor to detect any metal object near the boat that may result in a catastrophic accident. The concept of radar was introduced in 1935. The sonar is used to measure the depth of an ocean to see whether there are protruding stones on the water surface that might damage the boat or the ship. Over time technology has evolved enough to aid us at this present time. However, there are still a few necessities that cannot be executed with the help of these gadgets. Hence, the needs of people’s assistance on the ocean will be always needed.