Alright, you’ve got a boat, but do you have all the right accessories? Check out these awesome boating products and make the most of your next day out on the Great Lakes!
FUSION’s Wireless Stereo Remote
Say hello to this compact, easy-to-use wireless stereo remote that FUSION recently released. The ARX70 ANT remote is like none other, giving you the freedom to control your FUSION ANT-enabled entertainment system from anywhere on your boat. It’s super easy to use and comfortable in the hand with its rubberized tactile buttons that prevent it from slipping out of your grip. It’s available in both white and black, making it easy to match with any boat’s style.
Naturally, the remote is water-resistant with an IPX7 design and its one-year battery life of ARX70 makes it so you can install it wherever is most convenient on your boat without having to cut holes or run wires. It’s as simple as placing, pairing, and then playing.
This device also works well with FUSION’s Multi-Zone technology, which is a technology that allows you to create multiple independent audio zones on your vessel. The ARX70 can interface with these compatible FUSION stereos and act as the media controller for a single zone at one time, making it so you can cycle through all independent audio zones for complete control.
Heck, you could even install multiple ARX remotes across your boat for each zone, giving you more control over your vessel’s entertainment system than you thought possible.
Retail Price: $49.99
www.fusionentertainment.com
Humminbird’s SOLIX G2 Fishfinders
Get ready to catch some serious fish with Humminbird’s new SOLIX G2 Series fishfinders. These second-generation units come with brand-new technologies such as the MEGA Imaging+ and the Dual Spectrum CHIRP, all of which work to give anglers like you a more complete picture of the water beneath your hull so you can reel in that big one.
These fishfinders have incredible integration capabilities with Minn Kota trolling motors, and the MEGA Imaging+ which is featured on SOLIX G2 units extends imaging capabilities down to 200 feet for MEGA Down Imaging+ and 200 feet to each side with MEGA Side Imaging+. You’ll get some of the clearest, sharpest imaging returns with 20 percent more detail than MEGA Imaging. The fish won’t stand a chance against such high tech equipment.
In addition to clear, sharp imaging returns, the SOLIX G2 units also grant the option for advanced mapping capabilities so you can find fish-holding areas and eliminate non-productive waters. Coming equipped with AutoChart Live technology, the SOLIX G2 creates and saves structure maps on any body of water, identifying depth, bottom hardness and vegetation. The fishfinder even has Bluetooth, allowing you to sync your smartphones which makes it so missed calls, texts, signal strength, and other notifications appear right on the Humminbird display. It’s every angler’s dream.
Retail Price: $2,999.99 and up
800-633-1468 // www.humminbird.com
Prospec’s Kappa Series Speakers
Everyday on the Great Lakes can be a party with Harman Kappa Series speakers from Prospec Electronics. With a design that’s engineered to overcome the limitations of vertical space that’s common on a lot of boats, these speakers deliver exceptional premium sound on the water whether you’re seated or standing.
The new Kappa Series speakers come with either titanium or white grilles, depending on your taste, and they also feature seven possible RGB colors in the center mount and perimeter for a colorful and stylish look. But don’t let these pretty colors fool you into thinking they won’t be able to stand up to the boating environment because these speakers were made to perform and last in harsh marine environments with UV and water resistance. Along with durability, these speakers deliver some exceptional audio performance that is on par with luxury automobile sound systems. Turn it up as high as you want and the sound will remain crisp and clear without any distortion. So get ready to crank up the volume and let the good times roll.
Retail Price: $349.95
www.prospecelectronics.com
Coleman’s Vintage Cooler
Keep your food and drinks cold with the Coleman Vintage Steel-Belted Portable Cooler. It has a charming vintage style that’s sure to please the eye, along with a generous capacity to fit everything you need for a day out on the lake. Its durable stainless steel hardware makes it hardy and resilient, which is perfect for any Great Lakes boater. The classic design of the cooler will be sure to bring back some fond outdoor memories of back in the day, all while providing you with some new ones too.
You’ll never want for space since the cooler can hold up to 85 12-ounce cans and it’s tall enough to fit 2-liter bottles upright. The lid and walls of the cooler come with premium insulation, which provides fantastic ice retention that keeps your items cold for up to four days in temperatures as high as 90 degrees. It’s also a pleasure to lug around thanks to the comfort-grip steel handles. The cooler even boasts a Have-A-Seat lid, which can support up to 250 pounds, so wherever you are, you can take a seat and enjoy a nice, cool beverage. Then when the day’s over and it’s time to head home, the cooler’s leak-resistant channel drain empties excess water without even needing to tilt it.
Retail Price: $219.99
www.coleman.com
Garmin’s GPSMAP 8600/8600xsv Series
You’ll never get lost again if you’ve got Garmin’s new GPSMAP 8600/8600xsv series. This series is an extension of its GPSMAP 8600 series, so you can bet it comes with all the bells and whistles like built-in sonar, new BlueChart g3 coastal cartography and LakeVü g3 maps with Navionics data and built-in Auto Guidance1. Then if you’re feeling more minimalistic, it also has some smaller, more affordable display options. This GPS come in 10-, 12-, and 16-inch displays, all featuring full HD in-plane switching (IPS) screens with multi-touch control. This series is Wi-Fi enabled with full connectivity so boaters can customize their marine electronics based on their needs and preferences.
The new series comes with integrated Navionics data and Auto Guidance technology, giving the blending the best content from both Garmin and Navionics. The cartography gives incredible detail and convenience with national aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas. Not to mention, the preloaded BlueChart g3 offers built-in Auto Guidance technology which instantly searches through relevant charts to form a suggested route based on the dimensions of your desired depth and overhead clearance. Navigation on the Great Lakes couldn’t get much easier than that!
Retail Price: $2,399.99 and up
www.garmin.com/newmarine
