“Our team engineered Capri to offer a true high-fidelity experience that withstands the harsh environment of both fresh water and salt water,” said Pietro Pantaleone, president of Elettromedia, the parent company of Hertz. “Every note, every detail, and every nuance of your favorite music is reproduced with stunning clarity, independent zone controls and a multitude of connectivity options. Capri is the epitome of acoustic elegance, technical sophistication, and unmatched reliability in the hi-end audio market.”
Capri’s 4.3-inch full-color display remains visible even during daytime navigation and is dimmable for comfortable viewing when boating at night. A built-in amplifier delivers 280 watts of high-fidelity power to speakers and subwoofers in four audio zones. Designed for the harsh marine environment, the Capri has a weatherproof chassis, exceeds standards for UV resistance and salt fog operability, and has an abundance of connectivity features with Bluetooth, a global AM/FM tuner, and multiple connections for personal devices.
Available in two different configurations, the Capri retails for $899.99, and the Capri HBB, a headless source unit designed for full control with Bluetooth, retails for $749.99. (www.hertz-audio.com)
Whether you’re a professional captain or weekend cruiser, the Ocean Scout Pro boosts safety and awareness by offering crystal-clear thermal images without interruption. The interface is sleek and user-friendly, with single-touch controls for zoom, modes, and brightness so you can focus on what matters. Built to withstand the elements, it’s drop-tested up to 6 feet and carries an IP67 waterproof rating, because rough waters don’t wait for delicate equipment. A few thoughtful extras round out the package. Dual eyecups reduce light glare, while a wireless app lets you easily transfer and organize images. Four color modes: White Hot, Black Hot, Sepia, and Heat, keep your eyes comfortable, even during extended use. Plus, with six hours of battery life and USB Type-C charging, this device won’t leave you in the lurch when it matters most. At $2,395, the Ocean Scout Pro is an investment in safer voyages. (www.flir.com)
Garmin’s GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras are purpose-built to enhance proximity awareness and confidence at the dock. Both cameras feature on-screen distance markers and guidance lines to provide peace of mind during low-speed maneuvers. They also both deliver multiple views directly to a compatible Garmin chartplotter, including Standard View, FishEye View or Bird’s Eye View.
Users can see up to four camera feeds simultaneously on a compatible chartplotter or share the video across networked chartplotters throughout the vessel. Mariners can also utilize digital zoom to take a closer look at a specific area of interest or pan around the field of view to focus on anything within sight.
“Garmin’s new GC 245 and GC 255 cameras bring innovative video guidance to smaller vessels so even more boaters can benefit from increased visibility at the helm. Much like a backup camera in your car or truck, on-screen prompts can give you confidence while docking or navigating your boat through narrow marina waterways to help protect your passengers and property,” explained Dan Bartel, Garmin VP of sales.
Engineered for a wide range of boats, the GC 255 has a stainless steel thru-hull design that can be flush-mounted, while the GC 245 has a surface-mount design and is available in black or white options to complement the boat’s interior.
Available now, the GC 245 surface mount camera has a suggested retail price of $699.99, while the thru-hull mount GC 255 has a suggested retail price of $999.99. (www.garmin.com/marine)
Equipped with marine grade 2.75-inch woofers, 1-inch tweeters and passive radiators, the RALLYBAR has Harman’s extraordinary tuning to allow for amazing bass response. The incredibly tough sound bar is built to withstand the harsh marine environment, and is impervious to mud and water. With a compact footprint and an innovative mounting kit, it can be pedestal, hard top, or tower mounted without interfering with head clearance or line of sight.
Offered in two sizes, the RALLYBAR S is 21 inches long and the RALLYBAR XL is 35 inches long. The S model includes eight marine-grade speakers (four woofers, two tweeters, and two radiators), and is powered by a built-in DSP with a class D 150Wrms amplifier.
The XL model has ten marine-grade speakers (eight woofers, two tweeters, and four radiators, allowing for bass response of a 10-inch subwoofer) and is powered by a built-in DSP with a class D 300Wrms amplifier. For lighting effects, it has built-in RGB LED lighting modes.
“The RALLYBAR is rugged, attractive and brings the party to any outdoor activity,” said Kent Jopling, Senior Global Sales Manager, Special Markets. “Whether at the sandbar or accompanying your wakeboarding adventure it provides the perfect soundtrack to your time on the water.” (www.jbl.com)
The new MSS and MSC speakers, along with the MW woofers, are engineered to replicate music and voice as intended by the performer, setting a new standard for premium marine sound systems. The premium life-like sound reproduction offers more defined listening zones, with enough volume to withstand the noisy on-water environment.
The component system, which differs slightly from regular coaxial speakers, is subtle but noticeable, as sound is cleaner and more accurate, resulting from an industry-leading crossover that separates the sound between the tweeter and driver.
KICKER designed, engineered, and produced the MS and MSC system using top materials and technology, all built to KICKER’s rigorous RealMarine quality standards. Glass-filled nylon baskets are more durable and stand up to extreme heat and use. Carbon fiber infused cones strengthen rigidity to improve sonic performance and durability. Tetoron Dome Tweeters are large, durable, and waterproof for ideal sound.
The 10-inch and 12-inch woofer can be free-air or enclosed and has more than twice the power of the current KICKER Marine subwoofer. The loaded enclosure for the woofer and bass reflex subwoofer enables a smaller box, tuned enclosure to optimize performance, increased output and many flexible mounting positions. Installation is easy and requires no screws for a rattle-free fit. (www.kicker.com/marine-audio)
To deploy, simply press the helm-mounted actuator switch and within seconds the PT230 drops down into position, stopping automatically at the perfect depth. From here precision guidance is right at your fingertips with the simple joystick control to quickly move your bow in any direction, regardless of wind or current. Not only does docking become much easier and safer, but you will experience stress-free handling and control in all close quarter situations.
The compact, low profile housing design keeps the PT230 out of harm’s way at all speeds, including wide open throttle. It also doesn’t interfere with beaching or trailering your boat. As an added bonus, the PT230 includes Sideshift’s popular remote control key fob that puts precision control of the thruster in the palm of your hand. Your first mate can now have full control of the bow to secure the lines and avoid any miscommunication. Available as a complete kit starting at $3,995.00, installation on all dual and triple toon pontoon boats takes less than a day. (www.sideshift.com)
The Digital Light Controller is specifically engineered to be used on its own or to seamlessly integrate “WS” LED strips with any Shadow-Caster Light Commander Series controller. The device sends the LEDs unique patterns with power toggles that create 12 distinct programs, such as bounce, clouds, fireworks, hailstorm, shadow rider, and sparkle. The result is an eye-catching, dynamic lighting display that adds a new dimension to illumination. Shadow-Caster’s SCM-DLC Digital Light Controller supports up to 10A and 360 pixels of digital LED strip lighting and is offered in 12V and 5V versions. With Deutsch connectors, Installation of the controller is straightforward and the sealed housing is ultra-compact. The 12V SCM-DLC Digital Light Controller costs $149, while the 5V version is $179. Shadow-Caster DAL Digital Light Strips start at $229. (www.shadow-caster.com)
Available in 12-inch and 15-inch sizes, the NSX ULTRAWIDE allows boaters to view critical data, charts, sonar and vessel metrics side by side, eliminating the need to toggle or split between screens.
“Whether in their cars, at work on their computer monitors, or watching TV at home, consumers have grown accustomed to and love ultrawide screens,” said Kevin Steinbraker, vice president and general manager, Digital Systems, Navico Group. “Now they can enjoy those same benefits at the helm with immersive graphics and flexible viewing splits.”
Each unit includes C-MAP DISCOVER X charts for North America and Canada, providing high-resolution details, sharper imagery and advanced safety alerts. Anglers can opt to upgrade to REVEAL X for enhanced shaded relief and satellite imagery. By consolidating multiple displays into a single unit, the NSX ULTRAWIDE simplifies helm installations, reducing clutter and setup time.
The 12-inch model is priced at $2,749, while the 15-inch version retails for $3,399. (www.simrad-yachting.com)
Personalized to you, the app combines real-time vessel security, flexible boat monitoring and tracking functions, and convenience features such as remote digital switching. And customers have the ability to control all of these features from their smartphones or smart watches.
Not only can you track your pontoon in real time, you can also receive builder-specific information curated especially for you, as well as automatic reminders for both you and your preferred dealer about scheduled maintenance requirements and due dates based on actual engine use. It also contains all maintenance records for the boat, updated by either the servicing dealer or the DIY boater.
Siren 3 supports up to six Siren wireless sensors through SirenWAVE, a proprietary communication protocol that brings a fast, reliable and secure connection between the device itself and the sensors. It also features a new internal antenna design which reduces the amount of space needed for installation on smaller boats. Siren 3 can monitor one hard-wired battery and works with most vessel and power types. Siren 3 can connect to the NMEA 2000 network and the Yamaha CommandLink network through mechanical engines 300-horsepower and down.
Available in the spring of 2025, Siren 3 can be installed by boat owners, boat builders or onsite at Yamaha marine dealerships nationwide and retails for $299. (www.sirenmarine.com)
Get up-to-date, detailed weather forecasts, weather radar, lightning and storm warnings, sea surface temperature, insight on favorable areas for particular fish species and more, when you complete your boat’s system with the WM-4 Satellite Receiver and a SiriusXM Marine Satellite Weather subscription. Add audio to your Marine Weather or Fish Mapping subscription and get access to more than 140 SiriusXM radio channels at a discount.
Choose from multiple subscription options to get essential, localized weather information every inland and freshwater angler and boater should have when on the water, including NEXRAD Storm Cell Attributes, Weather Radar, Lightning Alerts and Watch Boxes, Five-Day Forecasts, Wind Data and more. Options include Marine Inland, Coastal, Offshore, and Fish Mapping. The perfect solution for offshore and coastal fisherman, Fish Mapping Includes all of SiriusXM Marine’s weather data as well as fishing recommendations, location of weed lines, sea surface height anomalies, sea surface and subsurface temperature contours, and plankton concentrations. (www.lowrance.com)