Advice & Tips

Electronics Pre-Season Check-Up

In many areas of the country, boaters store their vessels over the winter and then — warmed by the spring thaw and anticipation — rush to prepare their boats ready for the upcoming season. This process, generally referred to as “Spring Commissioning,” often involves engine, cooling and fuel system preparations to ensure trouble-free boating.

“People should also pay attention to their boat’s marine electronics and electrical systems, because failures here are just as likely to ruin that first fishing trip or coastal cruise,” said Scott Heffernan, Sales Manager of The GPS Store, Inc. “A few basic steps and system checks can ensure smooth sailing not only on your first trip, but all season long. We hope this checklist helps our customers — and all boaters — get more fun out of their time on the water.”

• Start at the Source. If your boat’s batteries are weak, not maintained or poorly connected, nothing will work right. Visually inspect and test your boat’s batteries. Inspect and clean corroded posts and terminals, check for signs of leaking electrolytes. Check electrolyte levels and top off with distilled water. After fully charging, re-test after several hours. Healthy batteries at rest should read between 12.1 and 12.8 volts. If you have gel cell or AGM batteries, follow manufacturer’s inspection/maintenance guidelines



• Beat Corrosion to the Wire. Dust, moisture and corrosion do their dirty work over the offseason, creeping into connections, splices and other weak spots. Check the condition of all connections to your marine electronics and secure as needed. Inspect wires for nicks, cuts or chafed insulation — all potential areas where corrosion can get a foothold. Pay particular attention to areas where wires may rub against wood, metal or fiberglass. Spliced wires — especially those covered with electrical tape — are key trouble spots. Not only are these entry points for corrosion, each extra splice or connection creates added resistance to current flow. Extra wire length, often tie-wrapped up and tucked away, has the same effect, and can hurt performance of your electronics. Minimize entry points for the elements and clean up wire runs.



• Inspect All Your Fuses. This is one of the most common trouble spots when electronics fail. Visually inspecting and replacing any blown or suspect fuses before your first voyage is a cost-effective way to cut down on those “uh-oh” moments. Don’t forget to check all of your electronics’ in-line fuses, as well.



• Clean, Organize Your Spots. At the end of each season, it’s not uncommon to end up with a chartplotter that’s plugged with track lines and MOBs from previous trips. Start the season by clearing these out. Fishermen frequently have a year’s worth (or more) of old user points/MOB entries clogging their waypoint list (didn’t I run over a fish once at this spot?). Use this time to clear out un-needed spots while recording and naming those that really matter. On the subject of plotters, this is a great time to update your electronic charts to the latest version. You’ll not only get the benefit of important Coast Guard Notice-to-Mariner corrections, you’ll often receive new data and features that have been added by the cartography companies – all at a reduced cost.



• Check the Transducer. Transducer performance is key to echosounder performance, yet this “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” component is often overlooked. Fishfinder performance will suffer if transom-mounted transducers have been knocked crooked or not properly installed to shoot straight down. On either transom or thru-hull designs, check the transducer face for marine growth and ensure that paddlewheel speed sensors turn freely. Consider replacing if damaged — or use the opportunity to upgrade to new available technologies that can boost your sounder performance.



• Have Spares Handy. While electronics malfunctions can put a damper on any voyage or fishing trip, prepared boaters can often “save the day” by digging into their spare parts kit. A selection of glass and/or blade style fuses, assorted marine wiring connectors, heat shrink tubing, tie wraps, electrical tape, a multimeter, continuity tester and dielectric grease should be in every boater’s electrical “fix-it kit.”



• Test everything before you go. Okay, this seems obvious — but you’d be surprised how many boaters don’t do this at home or at the marina before casting off. Power up all your electronics to make certain all systems are working normally. If you do find a problem, it will be much easier to diagnose and fix at home or the dock than out on the water. It’s a good idea to do this before every trip — not just the first one of the season — and to also test important systems like bait/bilge pumps.





For more useful information about marine electronics products, how to use them and how to get the most from them, contact the experts at The GPS Store, Inc. at (800) 477-2611 or visit online at www.TheGPSStore.com.

“Smear Campaign”
Seven Strategies For Keeping Your Electronics Displays Clean

After a few coastal cruises or fishing trips, it’s not uncommon for the displays on a boat’s chartplotter, fishfinder, radar or Multi Function units to end up covered with smudges, smears and fingerprints. And with manufacturers moving to touchscreen or hybrid touchscreen display technology, the need to keep screens clean will be even more important as boaters and fishermen routinely tap and drag their grimy digits across their boat’s numerous LCDs.

“Today’s color LCD displays are bigger, bolder and higher resolution than ever, and they provide an amazing amount of information to boaters. However, they can’t perform their best if they’re all dirty,” said Scott Heffernan, Sales Manager for The GPS Store. “This is an area of routine maintenance where many boaters look the other way; more willing to squint through the dirt or change their distance/viewing angle rather than address the problem. Keeping your boat’s displays clean isn’t rocket science — but you can actually cause permanent damage if you do it incorrectly,” added Heffernan.

Mind your hands. Just making sure you wash, rinse or at least wipe off your hands before reaching for that knob, button or touchscreen display can go a long way to keeping things from getting dirty in the first place. This is especially true for anglers who’ve been handling bait or unhooking fish — but any boater has the capacity to smudge up screens with skin oil, sunscreen or just dirt picked up from boat surfaces.

Don’t wipe dry. Okay, we’ve all done it — grabbed the tail of our T-shirt, a used napkin from lunch or whatever happens to be handy to quickly wipe off anything from fingerprints to fish scales. Wiping a dry screen this way is a bad idea. Anything on the display — salt crystals, dust, scales — becomes an abrasive agent and can cause permanent scratching to the LCD surface. Considering that “handy” things are often already dirty and paper towels are made from wood pulp/fibers and are inherently abrasive, you can do more harm than good.

Use the right stuff. Internet message boards are full of “home remedies” for cleaning marine electronics displays — Windex, vinegar, furniture polish, metal polish (seriously). Do you really want to trust your high-dollar radar or sounder screen to something just because some stranger said it worked? Chemicals and abrasives can remove the UV coating from your unit’s display and/or leave residue. Several companies now make marine LCD cleaners designed especially for the job. One we carry is Electro Wipes by Baja Products (45 wipes plus buffing cloth sell for $9.95). Some electronics manufacturers offer their own branded cleaning solutions/products, and you can’t go wrong using these.

Use clean water in a pinch. If proper cleaning products aren’t available, clean, fresh water can be used to remove salt and grime before wiping. Use a fine-mist spray bottle or, in a pinch, gently dribble bottled water over the display from the top. Use a soft, clean microfiber cloth to wipe clean.

Power down. Turn your electronics off when cleaning the displays. You’ll be able to see and remove all dirt and fingerprints better. In addition, heat from the displays can evaporate the cleaner before it can do its job. This is also a good reason not to clean your electronics in direct sunlight.

Easy does it. Don’t press down too hard when wiping LCD displays off, as this can cause damage and increase the chance of scratching if the screen or cloth is dirty. Re-apply cleaner or use additional specialized wipes on stubborn smudges, rather than bearing down.

Go undercover. Most electronics come with hard protective covers for storage — use them. If you clean your displays at the end of each trip, you’ll avoid letting dirt, skin oil or grime harden before the next trip. Pop the covers on after cleaning, and you can start your next trip with clean and clear displays.

For more useful information about marine electronics products, how to use them and how to get the most from them, contact the experts at The GPS Store, Inc. at (800) 477-2611 or visit online at www.TheGPSStore.com.

Key Items for Your Boating Ditch Bag from The GPS Store, Inc.

Most experienced boaters have heard the stories of boating disasters — vessels capsizing, sinking suddenly or catching fire far from help and the reach of other boaters. These misadventures usually share a few things in common — the crews began the day without a care in the world and things — sometimes several things — went wrong quickly. And at that moment when you realize this really is happening to you, there is no amount you wouldn’t pay for the proper safety gear — particularly if you don’t have it.

“Safety gear — particularly modern rescue electronics — can literally make the difference between life and death,” said Scott Heffernan, Sales Manager for The GPS Store, Inc. “There are just as many stories with happy endings, where families were saved because they had planned for that worse case scenario by preparing a Ditch Bag with items to help them be found by rescuers quickly. If you sail, cruise or fish in the ocean, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to invest in your safety,” added Heffernan.

What is a Ditch Bag? Bags like the ACR RapidDitch Express are designed to keep safety electronics and survival gear organized and ready for immediate abandon ship situations. They are meant to “grab and go” when you have only seconds to get in the water or life raft. This floating bag and its contents then become your lifeline. If you ever do find yourself in this situation, here are some of the things you’ll be glad you have packed inside:

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon: EPIRBs like the ACR Global Fix Pro can be affixed on the vessel or carried in a ditch bag to notify Coast Guard and local Search and Rescue teams and provide your GPS position over two separate frequencies (406MHz and 121.5MHz, respectively). Some EPIRBS are meant to be manually deployed, while others activate automatically if the vessel sinks. These are required equipment on many commercial and passenger vessels — for good reason.

Personal Locator Beacon: PLBs like the new ACR ResQLink are small but powerful rescue aids. Much like an EPIRB, it broadcasts a 406MHz satellite distress signal to the Coast Guard and a separate homing signal for local Search and Rescue authorities to pinpoint your position. The ResQLink is small enough to attach to a flotation vest, yet it boasts an accurate 66-channel internal GPS for precise positioning. Prepared boaters should have an EPIRB for the vessel and a PLB for each person aboard — as individual crew may end up miles apart in an emergency.

Emergency Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon’s HX851 handheld was designed for use in ditch bags, with a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress button and built-in GPS that alerts all DSC-equipped vessels in range with your position. This is vital, as nearby boats are your best shot at quick rescue. A full functioning waterproof VHF, the HX851 lets you talk with rescuers and other vessels. It also glows in the dark, includes a built-in strobe light that automatically activates when the radio gets wet, and it floats.

Light Yourself Up. Being rescued takes on a whole new sense of urgency in the dark. You must be seen to be found, regardless of the electronic aids you have at your disposal. A stocked ditch bag should contain plenty of emergency strobe lights, like ACR’s RapidFire vest strobe. Designed to attach to each crewmember’s life jacket and activate with a pull-pin, this tiny light puts out a bright flash and operates for eight continuous hours — making a big difference in your chances for survival.

This is just some of the equipment that goes into a well-stocked ditch bag. Whistles and signal mirrors also help you get seen and heard by nearby boats and rescuers. Other items like water packs, flashlights, duct tape, glow sticks, protein bars and sunglasses can add to your comfort and safety. For more information on ditch bags and safety equipment, contact The GPS Store, Inc. at (800) 477-2611 or visit www.TheGPSStore.com.

Some photos courtesy of ACR Electronics, Standard Horizon

Understanding AIS, Part 1

Automatic Identification System – or AIS – is one of the hottest product categories in marine electronics. In recent years, most manufacturers have added AIS products to their recreational product lines, either as a "Stand-Alone AIS", "AIS/VHF Combo" or “Black Box” modules that have no displays of their own but provide AIS target information to compatible systems such as chartplotters, PCs and radar.

Some boaters were early adapters who immediately jumped on the AIS bandwagon. Many other boaters are still trying to figure out if AIS is something they really need and will make use of. One thing is certain, as AIS technology becomes widely available, more accepted and more affordable, it will find its way onto more vessels — especially as older marine electronics packages are replaced with new, integrated helm systems.

The experts at The GPS Store want to help boaters make informed decisions about AIS, to ensure they end up with a system that meets their needs and suits their boating lifestyle. We’ll start with some basic explanation of what AIS is and how it works, and then explore some of the practical applications uses of AIS for recreational boaters in Part 2.

What is AIS? Wikipedia defines AIS as an automatic tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships and AIS Base stations. It also describes AIS as a supplement to marine radar for the purposes of collision avoidance. It does this by providing data such as unique ID, position, bearing, course, speed and other information to other AIS equipped vessels or land stations. This information also includes vessel size, destination and dangerous cargo, if any.

If you’re new to the AIS scene, you may be confused by talk of Class A and Class B AIS. Class A AIS is “commercial grade” equipment mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for international voyaging ships of 300+ tons and all passenger ships regardless of size. Although there is nothing preventing recreational vessels from carrying Class A AIS, expense is often a barrier — particularly considering the wide availability of affordable Class B systems that perform the functions most boaters need.

Class A systems must have an integrated display, cannot be made “silent” and transmit at 12W for an effective range of 40+ miles. Recreational Class B systems transmit at 2W for an effective maximum transmission range of five to 10 miles. Vessel owners can choose “receive only” Class B units or shut off their Class B transmitters, for occasions where they don’t want to broadcast their vessel’s data.

Both Class A and Class B units receive all types of AIS signals. Every AIS unit that transmits must be registered with the vessel’s Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), a nine-digit ID number exclusive to each vessel.

To Send or Receive, That is the Question!
Boaters considering Class B AIS have to decide whether they desire a unit that sends and receives AIS signals (Class B AIS transceiver) or just receives (Class B AIS receiver). Both have safety benefits for recreational boaters. A receiver allows you to see and track AIS-equipped vessels in your area, providing the operator with improved situational awareness. A transceiver adds the ability for other AIS equipped vessels to see and track you — important for safe navigation, keeping vessels in group activities like tournament fishing or sailing regattas together, or for speeding aid to your position in emergency situations.

The Right System for the Right Boat!
There are many options in Class B AIS — the right one for a given boat depends largely on where it will be installed and how it will be used. For smaller boats, a compact AIS module like the new SI-TEX Metadata — which is waterproof for flexible mounting — is inexpensive and ideal for integrating with existing navigation systems. It is available in both send/receive or receive only and features an internal 50-channel GPS smart antenna eliminating the need for an external GPS sensor. Hook this to a separate VHF antenna and onboard plotters, radar or PC with the built-in NMEA2000, NMEA013 or USB interface (which doubles as a power source for the module), and you have all critical AIS information available.

How you can view/use information provided by black box AIS units can vary based on the software in the device you’re connecting it to. You may only be able to view AIS “stick figures” and vessel information on the display, or you may be able to set up advanced functions like filtering of targets displayed by type and distance, or the ability to view AIS targets in different colors based by class of vessel. Boaters should investigate the AIS integration capabilities of their specific navigation systems, and check to see if any recent software updates have been issued by the manufacturer that could enhance these features.

Several manufacturers also offer standalone AIS units with dedicated displays – from basic monochrome LCDs to large color screens with high-detail charting capabilities. These require more installation room on the helm and cost more to purchase, but can offer more advanced AIS functions, such as the ability to monitor position, speed and heading of vessels on a “radar” style display with range rings, set alarms for Closest Point of Approach (CPA) and Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA), filter/analyze AIS target data, and more.

If you frequently fish or navigate in crowded shipping lanes or heavily trafficked commercial waterways and full-time, dedicated monitoring of all AIS targets is important to you, a dedicated Class B system with its own display may better meet your needs.

Part 2 of this series will examine some of the practical ways boaters can use AIS technology to improve safety on the water and enhance the boating experience.
To learn more about a wide array of AIS products from top manufacturers, visit wwwTheGPSStore.com or call The GPS Store, Inc. at (800) 477-2611.

Understanding AIS, Part 2

Automatic Identification System — or AIS technology — is finding its way onto more boats of all sizes. It is on its way to being considered standard electronic safety equipment for recreational cruisers, sailors and fishermen, and brings with it additional benefits to enhance the boating experience.

The influx of less expensive, smaller and simpler Class B AIS products from various manufacturers has helped bring AIS into the boating mainstream. A range of available “black box” AIS receivers/ transceivers and standalone AIS displays means there’s a way for all types of boaters to use and benefit from this technology.

In Part 1 of this AIS primer, we covered what Class A and Class B AIS is, how this technology works and different system options for commercial and recreational vessels. In Part 2, The GPS Store will examine some of the ways boaters can use recreational Class B AIS to improve safety and enhance enjoyment of their time on the water

See and Be Seen
At its heart, AIS is designed to let you see and identify vessels broadcasting an AIS signal in your vicinity — and lets them ”see” and identify your vessel when transmitting. This information can be viewed on dedicated displays, or in the case of black box AIS modules, overlaid onto other electronics. Since AIS operates on VHF frequencies, it can provide this information even when other vessels may be behind a low hill, hidden by a jetty or around the bend of a river.

Navigational Safety
AIS information provides navigators with the ability to see all commercial ship traffic in their vicinity (as well as recreational AIS-equipped vessels who are transmitting). This information can be used to improve situational awareness, especially when entering a crowded port or traversing busy shipping lanes in limited visibility conditions. AIS can help you verify radar targets by confirming vessel targets from among buoys and other objects. Expanded vessel information provides details like ship name, registry, size, destination, speed and bearing.

Nocturnal Activities
Here are just a couple of examples of how AIS can help you fish and boat more confidently at night or any low-visibility conditions. Swordfishing, sharking or tuna fishing often involves drifting for hours at night through commercial shipping lanes. AIS will alert you to large ships in the vicinity and can sound an alert based on established proximity alarms. This makes AIS a great addition to a boat’s radar at night, particularly as anglers inevitably catch a few Z’s as they’re waiting for a strike. When your AIS is transmitting, you can rest assured that commercial traffic is alerted to your vessel’s presence (commercial Class A AIS must always be on). Similarly, offshore fishermen who spend the night on the sea anchor will appreciate the extra awareness AIS creates for your boat and others.

Communicate With Targets
AIS can be integrated with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) VHF radio to allow DSC hailing directly to vessels broadcasting AIS. Standard Horizon’s award-winning GX2150 actually combines AIS and DSC VHF in one compact unit, and is a great way for small boats to benefit from AIS technology (data can be output to other electronics or viewed on the small built-in display). This combination allows for one-button DSC hailing to vessels – simply select the target and call. Commercial vessels are required by law to answer these calls; another way to verify that the freighter bearing down on you in the fog or darkness knows you’re there.

Track Friends
Some boaters use AIS to keep “tabs” on one another, whether sailing or cruising in a group or fishing in a “team tournament” situation. AIS equipped boats have the ability to “see” one another through their electronics – and in the case of certain AIS units – can be set up to specifically track a boat or group of boats. This is particularly useful when AIS data is overlaid onto a chartplotter providing mapping for the region — or on standalone AIS displays with charting capabilities. Long-distance cruisers can make sure the group stays together, and offshore fishing buddies can tell where their friends are hooking up. DSC radio communications with selected AIS targets allows for private conversations about fishing hotspots, off the open airwaves.

Emergency Situations
The ability to see and communicate with AIS-equipped vessels in your vicinity (typical range for Class B AIS is 5-10 miles; commercial Class A AIS reaches 40+ miles) offers obvious advantages if you ever find yourself in an on-the-water emergency. Your best chance for quick rescue often comes from other vessels in your area, and knowing who/where they are is helpful. So is the knowledge that other AIS-equipped vessels can “see” you when you’re broadcasting, as can land-based stations in range.

These are just some of the ways AIS technology can help recreational boaters and fishermen stay safe and enjoy their time on the water. We invite you to speak with the experts at The GPS Store to learn more about choosing and using the best AIS system for your boat and boating lifestyle.

To learn more about a wide array of AIS products from top manufacturers, visit www.TheGPSStore.com or call The GPS Store, Inc. at (800) 477-2611.

______________________________________________________________________________________ “Choosing The Right Radar for Your Boat and Your Needs” Boaters today have more choices than ever when it comes to radar technology for their boats. So it’s more important than ever that they choose wisely, for a couple of good reasons. First, radar represents a significant investment in equipment that boaters will likely live with for many seasons. Second, it’s an important piece of technology that, when properly used, has a direct role in safe navigation. Boaters considering the purchase of a radar have to decide which of the many options is best for their vessel, their needs and their budget. This is where the guidance of an experienced boater and NMEA-certified expert can be immeasurably useful — helping boaters locate the radar that will satisfy their needs for the long run. “When I assist customers with the selection process, I begin by asking a series of questions that help us figure out what will best meet their needs,” said Brian Rock of The GPS Store. “While the best choice for any given boater isn’t always the biggest or most expensive system, you also don’t want to make a significant investment in technology that you’re going to outgrow as you gain more experience and spend more time on the water.” Rock recommends asking yourself these five key questions when searching for a marine radar: 1. What will you use your radar for? In addition to frequency of operation, you need to think about what you will be using your radar for. If your primary concern is navigating safely through occasional fog or leaving/returning to port in the dark, a less expensive radar dome will meet your needs. If your style of boating has you steaming at night (or any limited visibility conditions) through heavily trafficked waters, you’ll need to track multiple vessels and monitor their movement in relation to you. Features that enhance these capabilities should be high on your wish list. If you’re a serious offshore sportfisherman looking for flocks of distant birds, pinpointing other fishing vessels, or locating weather fronts between you and home, you’re going to prefer the range and target definition that a powerful open array system provides. 2. How often will you use your radar? If you’re a casual boater or fisherman who isn’t often going to leave the dock before dawn or stay out overnight, one of today’s “basic” radar systems, or adding radar function to a multi-function system, will likely provide the performance you need. Likewise if you’re a “fair-weather boater” not predisposed to heading out in fog or approaching storms. Today’s entry-level radar options will help you navigate through an occasional surprise fog bank or find your way home after dark. On the other hand, if you are the type who cruises/fishes often at night and heads out come hell or high water, you’ll be using your radar more frequently. And you’ll naturally want and expect more features and capabilities from your radar as you gain more experience and confidence operating it. 3. Stand alone radar or multi-function system? Adding radar to one of today’s advanced multi-function navigation systems is an affordable and practical way to get color radar technology on your boat. There are pros and cons to going this route, and multi-function displays aren’t the best option for every boater. Using an MFD radar saves valuable helm space while providing a wide array of radar capabilities. It’s also a good choice if overlaying radar onto your electronic charts is important to you. On the minus side, operating the radar features is usually less intuitive than the controls of a dedicated radar. And if the MFD goes down for any reason, you’ve lost everything, including radar. If you boat frequently, are a heavy user of radar features and prefer to have a fully dedicated display (like many commercial users), a stand alone radar will likely satisfy your needs better. 4. How much space do you have? Any boater’s wants, needs and desires have to be tempered with the reality of available space onboard. As much as you might want to pinpoint a single seagull at 30 miles, it’s not practical to mount a 4-foot open array antenna on a 20-foot center console (although it’s been tried). Whether open array or dome style, radar antennas need be free of obstruction and mounted above objects such as rod holders, life rafts, lighting, etc. This can often be achieved using aftermarket mounts designed for the purpose. You also need to consider the safety issue of radar scanner proximity/location to vessel occupants. Too many times we see boaters driving from upper stations with a radome humming away between their legs. We shouldn’t have to tell you why that’s a bad idea. Space considerations/mounting options at the helm also dictate the size/type of display you can use, and whether or not it makes sense to go the stand alone or Multi-Function Display (MFD) route. 5. How much do you want to spend? This is one of the biggest questions boaters must face when choosing a radar. For most of us, it’s a significant investment, and budget limitations often end up being the great tiebreaker. You can add radar capability to many MFDs for about $1,000. Stand alone radars that will provide more features and menu options begin at around $1,200 and can go way up from there. The right amount to spend is whatever it takes to get the features that will matter most to you — without overspending on features you’ll rarely if ever use. Conversely, if you save money initially but quickly find yourself wanting/needing features your radar doesn’t deliver, you’ll quickly become dissatisfied. And buying something twice is never a wise business decision. If you and your dealer work as a team to figure out the answers to questions 1-4, you’ll have a much better idea what you really need. From there, it’s just a matter of narrowing down the brands/models that give you what you need at the best price. “Here’s an important piece of advice I tell all our customers, said Rock. “Whichever radar system you settle on, make sure to practice with the equipment often in clear, daylight conditions, using all the main functions and features. This is the best time to learn how to operate your radar, not when you need it for safety.” The GPS Store sells a wide variety of radar systems from all major manufacturers such as Furuno, Raymarine, Garmin, Simrad, Lowrance, and SI-TEX. Its trained staff is happy to help boaters select the best match for their needs, boating lifestyle and budget. Visit www.TheGPSStore.com or call customer service at (910) 575-9544. For more useful information about marine electronics products, how to use them and how to get the most from them, contact the experts at The GPS Store, Inc. at (800) 477-2611 or visit online at www.TheGPSStore.com. back to top

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