Marine
Instrument displays →
Displays for wind, depth, speed and other boat data.
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Wind sensors →
Sensors supplying wind information to sailing instruments.
Sailing processors →
Processors that calculate and refine sailing data.
Autopilots & controls →
Automatic steering systems and their controls.
GPS chartplotters →
Onboard displays combining positioning and electronic charts.
Marine networking →
Connections and interfaces linking onboard equipment.
Marine audio →
Audio equipment designed for a marine environment.
VHF radios →
Marine voice communications equipment.
Cruising sails →
Sails developed around cruising programmes and handling priorities.
Racing sails →
Custom sails developed for racing programmes.
Mainsails →
The principal sail carried behind the mast.
Headsails →
Jibs and genoas carried forward of the mast.
Downwind & code sails →
Specialist sails for reaching and downwind sailing.
Sheets →
Lines used to trim the sails.
Halyards →
Lines used to hoist sails.
Control lines →
Lines for sail and rig adjustments.
Blocks & pulleys →
Hardware that redirects lines or forms purchase systems.
Winches →
Mechanical or powered assistance for line handling.
Rope clutches & jammers →
Hardware for holding loaded lines.
Cleats →
Fittings used to secure control lines.
Marine diesel engines →
Diesel engines developed or adapted for marine propulsion.
Shaft-drive systems →
Propulsion arrangements using a shaft between gearbox and propeller.
Saildrive systems →
Integrated transmission and underwater drive arrangements.
Marine generators →
Engine-driven electrical power for onboard equipment.
EPIRBs →
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons.
Personal locator beacons →
Personal emergency signalling beacons.
AIS distress devices →
Devices with an AIS distress-location function.
Lifejackets & flotation →
Personal flotation products.
Harnesses →
Wearable equipment for connecting to a safety line.
Safety lines & tethers →
Connections between a harness and an attachment point.