I’m sorry to say it, but boating and fishing fans everywhere have really been disappointing Garmin. The company’s marine segment has shown virtually no growth this year, and Garmin expects it to stay that way until their fiscal year-end. Of course it hasn’t been your fault entirely; fuel prices were pretty high not that long ago and what looks to be the beginning of a nearly global recession has us all pinching pennies. Floating the high seas, lakes, and rivers isn’t really a necessity, right?
If you do have some cash to burn though, pitch in and help the fight: Garmin commenced shipping the GHP 10 Marine Autopilot system today, as well as the GHC 10 Marine RF Autopilot Remote Control.
The GHP 10 Autopilot utilizes Shadow Drive technology that immediately disengages the autopilot if the helm turns, enabling quick maneuvering on your part. Once you’re back on course, the autopilot automatically turns back on. It uses a standard NMEA interface, and is designed for boats over 70 feet long using hydraulic outboard, inboard, or stern drives.
The GHC 10 Remote allows you to control the GHP 10 wirelessly from up to 45 feet away, floats, and no surprise here, is IPX7 waterproof. It has a variety of programmable commands including navigation by GPS, trolling patterns as well as features like Man Overboard, Standby/Engage, and Turn Left/Right which are all useable in stepped increments for maximum safety.
via garmin
