{"id":47929,"date":"2022-02-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=47929"},"modified":"2023-05-06T18:18:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T22:18:10","slug":"best-electronics-awards-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/gear\/best-electronics-awards-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonnier Best Electronics Awards 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Logo-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Best Marine Electronics 2022\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Logo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Logo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Logo-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Six stand-out products garnered awards.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Best Marine Electronics<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the second-annual Best Elex Awards, which honors standout marine electronics products that have been reviewed and approved by the editorial team behind the four leading titles in marine media:\u00a0<em>Boating, Yachting, Cruising World<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Salt Water Sportsman<\/em>. Over the course of two months, the nominees were evaluated by our team of seven judges, including the editors-in-chief and electronics editors of the aforementioned brands. In the end, six products set themselves apart. And the winners are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Editors\u2019 Choice:<\/strong> Raymarine Cyclone<\/li><li><strong>Leading Edge Technology:<\/strong> Garmin SurroundView<\/li><li><strong>Best Integrated System:<\/strong> Raymarine YachtSense<\/li><li><strong>Most Innovative for Sailing:<\/strong> Balmar Battery Monitoring<\/li><li><strong>Most Innovative for Power:<\/strong> Yamaha Battery Management System<\/li><li><strong>Best in Entertainment:<\/strong> Garmin Apollo<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-editors-choice-raymarine-cyclone\">Editors\u2019 Choice: Raymarine Cyclone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-RaymarineAxiom-XL-19-and-6ft-Cyclone-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Raymarine Cyclone\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-RaymarineAxiom-XL-19-and-6ft-Cyclone-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-RaymarineAxiom-XL-19-and-6ft-Cyclone-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-RaymarineAxiom-XL-19-and-6ft-Cyclone-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Raymarine Cyclone<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Raymarine<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>What the judges said:<\/strong> \u201cWhile the open-array grabs your attention first, the Raymarine Cyclone radar backs up its stylish design with a high level of functionality that includes excellent target definition, great power, Doppler target tracking, an advanced dual-range feature, highly effective bird mode, a high-RPM setting and more.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next-level design and the ability to weather the toughest conditions stood out to the judges as premier features of Raymarine\u2019s Cyclone. This radar series sports a radical look that resembles an aircraft wing, a relatively thin array design made possible by using dielectric radar technology. But there\u2019s much more to highlight. Advanced post-processing removes sea and rain clutter and replicates chart-like radar images. Anglers should appreciate the enhanced bird mode, which is surprisingly effective since Cyclone is a chirp-pulse-compression, solid-state radar versus a high-powered magnetron. The Cyclone also fits a wider range of vessels because of its size. The smallest version \u2014 a 3-foot open array \u2014 measures only 13.2 inches tall and weighs 51 pounds. Because of Cyclone\u2019s low-profile, it can perform at wind speeds up to 100 knots, compared with 70 knots for competitors \u2014&nbsp;important for 70 mph offshore boats. Cyclone is also available in 4- or 6-foot arrays and with a 55-watt (equivalent to a 6 kW magnetron) or 110-watt (12 kW-equivalent) pedestal. The array spins at variable speeds from 6 to 60 rpm; at its fastest, the radar gives captains immediate awareness of their surroundings. Cyclones also come with three-color Doppler technology, a 96-mile range, and RangeFusion, which combines short- and long-range pulses into a single image. Prices range from $6,999.99 to $9,749.99.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leading Edge Technology: Garmin Surround View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-GarminSurroundView.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Garmin Surround View\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-GarminSurroundView.jpg 784w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-GarminSurroundView-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-GarminSurroundView-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Garmin Surround View<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Garmin<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>What the judges said:<\/strong> \u201cSurround View allows the captain more confidence while docking, even if there\u2019s no second crew member (and, maybe, even if there is) to eyeball the blind distance between the swim platform and the bulkhead or between the anchor chute and the boat tied up just ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Docking can be a harrowing experience, but Garmin\u2019s Surround View Camera System minimizes that anxiety and boosts boater confidence. The judging panel agreed that this product is a game-changer when it comes to giving captains a clear view of their surroundings in crowded marinas and harbors. One look at Surround View\u2019s 360-degree bird\u2019s-eye imagery shows you the innovation. The judges applauded Garmin for taking docking awareness to a new level. How does it do this? The system uses six flush-mounted 1080p cameras mounted at the bow, aft, and amidships port and starboard. Surround View then creates a full overhead stitched image with 360-degree, real-time video, and feeds it directly to compatible Garmin chart plotters or multifunction displays. Captains can view one or two cameras simultaneously with the bird\u2019s-eye image, and even zoom in and pan around with individual camera views. Surround View also provides a number of augmented-reality features, including a visual bumper and distance markers. Available as an OEM option on new boats only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Integrated System: Raymarine YachtSense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Raymarine-Yachtsense-Group-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Raymarine YachtSense\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Raymarine-Yachtsense-Group-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Raymarine-Yachtsense-Group-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-Raymarine-Yachtsense-Group-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Raymarine YachtSense<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Raymarine<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>What the judges said:<\/strong> \u201cRaymarine has come up with a system of electric control Legos, if you will, that allows builders to jump into the digital-switching era using off-the-shelf modules that can be expanded as necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple. Easy. Redundancy. Scalable and customizable: All of the judges characterized Raymarine\u2019s YachtSense digital-switching system as a remarkably common-sense approach to cleanly managing ship\u2019s systems such as lighting, pumps, windlasses, entertainment systems, generators and air conditioning. Each YachtSense system begins with master and power-supply modules; additional multichannel signal modules can be added based on needs \u2014&nbsp;like colored-coded Legos. In addition, YachtSense delivers electrical redundancy. The master module features an integrated keypad for manual override, as well as an LCD screen for system diagnostics. And perhaps best yet: YachtSense offers a scalable and customizable design that\u2019s suitable for boats as small as 35 feet. Captains monitor and control YachtSense with a Raymarine Axiom touchscreen multifunction display. Pricing varies depending on the number of integrated systems and scope of the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Innovative for Sailing: Balmar SG230\/235 Battery Monitor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BalmarSG230-Wiring-Diagram-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Balmar Battery Monitoring\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BalmarSG230-Wiring-Diagram-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BalmarSG230-Wiring-Diagram-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BalmarSG230-Wiring-Diagram-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Balmar Battery Monitoring<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Balmar<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>What the judges said: \u201c<\/strong>Balmar\u2019s SC230\/235 battery monitors give boaters significant insight into the real-time health and state of charge of their battery banks from a variety of dedicated or wireless displays.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that captains can access battery information with Balmar\u2019s monitors by using an app on a smartphone creates tremendous appeal for sailors who don\u2019t always want to run a chart plotter to check their power supply. The judges also liked the products\u2019 ability to monitor lithium batteries, which is unique to the market. But don\u2019t consider this just a sailboat win; powerboaters also appreciate the SG230 and SG235. With NMEA 2000 networking capability, the monitors can push accurate information on a deep-cycle house bank\u2014such as state of charge and voltage\u2014to any multifunction display. Over time, these smart monitors actually learn from the batteries, allowing the SG230\/235 to examine a broader parameter called state of health. Captains can then see how their battery bank ages over time. The SG230 comes with a color display and costs $329; the SG235, without display, costs $239.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Innovative for Power: Yamaha Battery Management System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BMS2-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Yamaha Battery Management System\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BMS2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BMS2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BMS2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-BMS2.jpg 1440w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Yamaha Battery Management System<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Yamaha<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>What the judges said:<\/strong> \u201cYamaha\u2019s new battery management system simplifies rigging, saves money, reduces weight and facilitates easier service of multi-outboard-powered boats, proving once again that less is more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the judges noted a theme throughout this year\u2019s new products: a focus on making everyone\u2019s life\u2014from the boater to the builder\u2014easier. Yamaha even has a philosophy tied to this trend called CommandBlue, designed to deliver products that are easier to use and create greater satisfaction and confidence on the water. The judges felt that Yamaha\u2019s Battery Management System delivered. The most impressive feature they noted was the system\u2019s ability to start up to five outboards with just two starter batteries (without the system, each engine would need a starter battery). The BMS constantly monitors and charges all batteries but it prioritizes the starting batteries, ensuring their readiness. Boaters can then add more house batteries to power their ever-growing list of accessories. Captains can also turn on or off the batteries from up to 15 feet away using a key fob or they can use a console-mounted switch. The estimated retail price for the system is $2,200. Note that BMS is only compatible with Yamaha\u2019s digital-electronic-control outboards on vessels that employ Yamaha\u2019s Helm Master EX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/tag\/electronics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More Marine Electronics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best in Entertainment: Fusion Apollo Series Amplifiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-FusionApollo-Amps-range-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Fusion Apollo Series Amplifiers\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-FusionApollo-Amps-range-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-FusionApollo-Amps-range-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMET-Awards-22-FusionApollo-Amps-range-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Fusion Apollo Series Amplifiers<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Fusion Entertainment<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>What the judges said:<\/strong> \u201cMore impressive than a moonshot, Apollo amps ease installation and setup of marine audio amplifiers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most amplifiers must be manually tuned, often by a dealer or technician, so that they can produce clear, quality sound. But Fusion\u2019s new Apollo Series Amplifiers eliminate all that. The judges felt that tune-free functionality was ground-breaking. Here\u2019s how it works: Captains wirelessly connect to their mobile device and open the Fusion-Link app. There, they select the relevant audio profile for their vessel. The amps, enclosed in white, powder-coated-aluminum casings, exclusively pair with Fusion Digital Signal Processing enabled stereos. They feature 150 W RMS per channel and a high-power mode, and come in 1-, 4-, 6- and 8-channel options. Prices range from $179.99 to $949.99.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We chose six stand-out category leaders in the world of marine technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":47926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"BS_author_type":"BS_author_is_guest","BS_guest_author_name":"Staff","BS_guest_author_url":"","hydra_display_date":"","hydra_display_updated":false,"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"163","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"A panel of judges from our sailing, yachting, boating and fishing titles reviewed a variety of products entered in different electronics and technology categories and declared six winners.","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","arc_story_id":"","arc_website_url":"","custom_permalink":"","arc_subtype":"","arc_exclude_from_feeds":false,"sponsored":false,"sponsored_label":"Sponsored Content","sponsored_display_label":false,"sponsored_image":false,"post_right_rail":true,"post_right_rail_ad_1":true,"post_right_rail_ad_2":true,"post_right_rail_ad_3":false,"post_right_rail_ad_4":false,"post_right_rail_recirc":true,"fixed_anchor_ad":true,"post_top_ad":true,"post_off_ramp":true,"post_taboola":false,"labels":false,"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":"\"\"","apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":"","ad_targeting":"","ad_settings_ads_on_this_page":true,"ad_settings_automatic_ad_injection_into_the_content":true,"sponsored_url":"","social_share":true},"categories":[163],"tags":[1324,184,1416,501,157,656],"acf":[],"apple_news_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47929"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47929"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47929\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}