B&G Sailing Electronics at Fisheries Supply
B&G boat electronics, a brand of Navico Group, is renowned for its advanced instrumentation, autopilots, and navigation electronics designed specifically for sailors. With over 50 years of experience, B&G marine electronics has been at the forefront of yacht race instrumentation and control systems, providing real-time data to optimize performance. The brand's specialized sailing technology is integrated across the product range, catering to both professional sailors and recreational boaters.
Fisheries Supply, a supplier of B&G electronics, offers a wide range of products to equip boaters with robust, interconnected B&G systems. Our inventory includes essential wind, speed, and depth instruments, as well as advanced software analyzing data for maximum onboard information. B&G sailing displays, autopilots, and Zeus multipurpose touchscreen chartplotters offer confident short-handed sailing control.
Key Features of B&G Sailing Instruments:
- Advanced Navigation Systems: B&G's navigation systems are some of the most advanced in the industry, offering unparalleled accuracy and reliability. They provide high-resolution charting and real-time weather updates, with options for SONAR, RADAR, and autopilot integration.
- Sailing Instruments and Sensors: B&G produces a wide range of sailing instruments and sensors that collect and analyze data such as apparent wind speed, apparent wind angle, boat speed, heading, position, and depth. This information can be displayed to the helmsman, navigator, and crew, or analyzed by integral data processing functions to produce additional information for navigation strategy, safety, and tactics.
- Autopilots: B&G's autopilots have been used by many short-handed racers. They are designed to provide reliable steering assistance for sailing yachts, making them an essential tool for both racing and cruising applications. High performance 12v pilot rams are very reliable.
- Chartplotters and Multi-Function Displays: B&G's Zeus range of multi-function displays offers advanced features such as SailingTime, Laylines, Start Line function for racing, and WindPlot for tracking wind strength and direction trends. These B&G instruments are designed to simplify sailing and provide sailors with the information they need to make informed decisions.
- Radar and Communications: B&G's radar and communication systems include Broadband Radar and HALO20 Radar. These devices provide sailors with essential information about their surroundings and can be integrated with other B&G electronics for a comprehensive sailing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sailing data do B&G instruments and sensors collect?
B&G sensors and instruments collect a wide range of critical data including apparent wind speed, apparent wind angle, boat speed, heading, position, and depth. This information is processed to provide tactical and safety strategies for the crew and navigator.
What unique sailing features are available on B&G Zeus multi-function displays?
The Zeus range is specifically designed for sailors and includes advanced features such as SailingTime, Laylines, a Start Line function for racing, and WindPlot for tracking wind strength and direction trends.
Can B&G autopilots be integrated with other on-board navigation systems?
Yes, B&G autopilots are designed to be interconnected with other navigation systems for enhanced control. They support industry-standard protocols such as NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 (via interface) for seamless integration with sensors and chartplotters.
What radar options are compatible with B&G systems?
B&G systems integrate with advanced radar technology including the Broadband Radar and HALO20 Radar series. these devices provide essential situational awareness and environment data that can be viewed directly on B&G multi-function displays.
How can I update the software on my B&G electronics?
Software updates for B&G devices can be downloaded directly from the official B&G website. Depending on the specific model, these updates can be installed using a USB drive or via a wireless Wi-Fi connection.