If you’re a boater that likes to play it safe then Vesper Marine’s unique Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment for sail and powerboats is worth the investment. In particular, their new easy to install WatchMate range plays a vital role in creating calm and safe navigation through busy waters.

AIS WatchMate 850: This Class B transponder features a built in GPS system with internal antenna. Not only can you ensure your boat is seen at all times, but you can quickly track and avoid other boats on the water. Screen clutter and unwanted targets can be minimised using unique filter settings, allowing you to focus on the important vessels.

AIS WatchMate 750: This boating gadget has already won two international innovation awards, and is celebrated for its excellent receiver sensitivity for maximum range as well as dual parallel channels which provide twice the reporting rate as single channel receivers. Simply plug in a VHF antenna and connect the Watchmate to your GPS. The display highlights all vessels within the selected range and indicates their closest point of approach giving you plenty of time to map out your route.

AIS WatchMate 670: The 670 version displays data from all AIS equipped vessels in the vicinity, enabling those with an external AIS receiver or transponder to improve collision avoidance capability via the award-winning WatchMate technology. By plotting the closest point of approach, the device uses the technology to immediately alert you to other yachts in the area, even if they are miles away. The radar-like display provides AIS data received from both Class A and Class B transponders. In addition, it triggers the alarm for AIS-SART (Search and Rescue Transponders) as well as receives Broadcast Safety Messages.

All three WatchMate models have particularly low power consumption and are equipped with four unique alarm profiles, entitled Harbour, Anchor, Coastal and Offshore. These can be customised allowing you to switch between profiles and receive warnings regardless of whether your yacht is moored or out at sea. Thus you can focus all your attention on navigation and sail forth through the waters in comfort and safety.

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