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Article: Wet & wired: the marine network revolution.(Advertorial)(Advertisement)
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- BOAT/U.S. Magazine
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- March 1, 2005
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With so many different types of instrumentation available to boaters these days, an overcrowded dash console is a common sight. But a jumble of independent units and displays is a thing of the past. Multifunction Displays (MFDs) are part of a movement that's gaining momentum in the boating world--to create a network that ties all your complex instrument data together in a clear, comprehensive and configurable display.
Multifunction Displays
Two leaders in this trend are Garmin and Raymarine. Both manufacture powerful marine network systems. Called Integrated Onboard Networks, these grids of instruments use high-speed Ethernet cables to link discreet ...