The Great Consolidation Continues

[dlochner]

Last year we saw Brunswick Corp purchase Navico, the marine electronics company that had earlier purchased C-Maps, which was Jeppsen Maps.

Earlier Garmin purchased VesperMarine, Active Captain, and Navionics charting company among others.

And now, Teledyne who own Raymarine has purchased ChartWorld.

It appears Furuno remains the only major independent marine electronics company.

Teledyne Acquires ChartWorld International

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) (“Teledyne”) announced today that it has acquired ChartWorld International Limited and affiliates (“ChartWorld”). ChartWorld, headquartered in Cyprus, with additional locations in Hamburg, Singapore, Vancouver and Tokyo,...

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[rgranger]

Last year we saw Brunswick Corp purchase Navico, the marine electronics company that had earlier purchased C-Maps, which was Jeppsen Maps.

Earlier Garmin purchased VesperMarine, Active Captain, and Navionics charting company among others.

And now, Teledyne who own Raymarine has purchased ChartWorld.

It appears Furuno remains the only major independent marine electronics company.

Teledyne Acquires ChartWorld International

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) (“Teledyne”) announced today that it has acquired ChartWorld International Limited and affiliates (“ChartWorld”). ChartWorld, headquartered in Cyprus, with additional locations in Hamburg, Singapore, Vancouver and Tokyo,...

gcaptain.com

That is too bad.

BTW: I have my eye on the Furuno 1st watch wireless to iSO radar system.

1st Watch Wireless Radar DRS4W | Marine Radar | Products | FURUNO

The world's first wireless Radar that you can access directly from your iOS devices.

www.furuno.com

No wires = no corroded terminals to keep an eye on... and instal is easy peasy

 

[jssailem]

Wireless is wonderful. Relatively easy to install.

Will the system work reliably if the sxxt hits the fan?

Do you like the data/content provided? Are the controls easy to use? Does the display provide an intuitive interface that meets your requirements?

These are vastly more important in my thinking than cutting edge wireless connectivity.

 

[jssailem]

Here is a recent review that may help you.

Enclosed radars compared, including Garmin, Raymarine, and Simrad

I often shy away from recommending one manufacturer's products over another. I feel the comparison is usually highly subjective and what works for me may not work for others. But, an on-the-water comparison of Garmin, Raymarine, and Simrad's current radar units allows all of us to see the...

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