Best Boat Gadgets on Amazon 2023
In no particular order…
Here are M.P. Marine’s Top picks for boat gadgets on amazon in 2023
DOMETIC CFX3 25-Liter Portable
Refrigerator and Freezer
NO ICE NEEDED: Refrigerate or Deep Freeze down to -7°F using powerful VMSO3 compressor cooling technology. Heavy-duty, lightweight ExoFrame construction and aluminum alloy handles will stand up to any conditions. Power via AC, DC or Solar and built in 3-stage dynamic battery protection system prevents dead batteries
CFX3 App allows temperature control via WiFi or Bluetooth and provides performance history. High-Resolution-Color-Display and Soft-Touch-Buttons enable seamless control and monitoring of cooler performance
ACR Bivy Stick Two-Way Global
Satellite Communicator Device
The new Bivy Stick is the smallest and most efficient way to communicate from the backcountry. With a simple design and new user interface on the app, it has never been easier to share your location, get a weather report, send a message, or initiate an SOS.
Several monthly or annual plans are available to suit your needs.
Use the Bivy Stick to turn your cell phone into a satellite communicator. With global coverage via the Iridium satellite network, anywhere you have a view of the sky, you can communicate through the Bivy Stick.
Garmin OnDeck
Marine System
Track, monitor and control switches on your boat from anywhere with the OnDeck system, a fully integrated remote connectivity solution. The OnDeck Hub allows you to monitor your boat’s battery status, bilge activity, security sensors, GPS location and more. Set up alarm notifications in the ActiveCaptain app to get updates (Both OnDeck Hub and user’s device must have connectivity to 3g/4g network) of any changes that may threaten your boat.
When you’re ready for a day on the water, OnDeck allows you to turn on selected switches remotely. The ActiveCaptain app keeps you connected to your vessel as the GTB 10 hub collects and stores data. The system is comprised of the GTB 10 OnDeck Hub, door sensor, temperature sensor, shore power sensor and relay switch. A subscription is required.
Buy the Garmin OnDeck Marine System on Amazon
VictronEnergy Bluetooth
SmartShunt IP65 500 amp Battery Monitor
The new Victron Energy SmartShunt IP65 is waterproof and displays battery State of Charge % and acts like a fuel gauge for your batteries
Victron Energy Smartshunt is an excellent, easy to set-up, all in one battery monitor. It records voltage, current, energy & time remaining, and much more. Keeps records and charts of historical data and alarms
Connect Victron Energy Smartshunt to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth and easily modify settings or monitor your batteries – save space by not using a dedicated display
Optionally connect to a Victron Energy GX device with a VE.Direct cable to monitor remotely from anywhere in the world.
Buy the VictronEnergy SmartShunt IP65 on Amazon
Yacht Devices NMEA 2000
Wi-Fi Boat Gateway
The NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway allows you to see data from a NMEA 2000 marine digital network on a PC or smartphone. With it, you get marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind speed and direction, water depth, AIS messages from vessels and aircrafts and other navigation data in popular software applications.
The Device creates its own Wi-Fi network (with about 30 meters range in open spaces) or it can be connected to an existing Wi-Fi network. In the second case, the coverage depends on coverage of the base network; laptops and PCs can be connected to Wi-Fi routers (and the Gateway) by Ethernet; and you can configure remote access to Gateway over the Internet. The Device has a bi-directional converter between NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 protocol. NMEA 0183 protocol is widely supported in marine applications dating back to last millennium. So the Device is compatible with virtually all marine mobile applications (except applications especially designed for use only with specific hardware) and with most popular PC applications.
The Gateway: - can duplicate or replace broken instruments or complement obsolete instruments; - has built-in web gauges, only a browser is required to view real-time vessel data
Buy the Yacht Devices NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Boat Gateway on Amazon
VesselView Mobile - Connected Boat Engine System
DIGITAL GAUGES ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET - Keep track of your fuel usage, engine temperature, battery charge, RPM - or any other data points you want to see.
Install in just a few minutes on any Mercury SmartCraft-capable engine: outboards and sterndrives, 2004 and newer, 40hp and up. VesselView Mobile displays key data for up to four engines on your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. Accurately monitor true engine running hours and know ahead of time when an engine is due for a regular maintenance interval.
Enjoy more time on the water with the peace of mind that VesselView Mobile is monitoring the engine using Bluetooth Low Energy technology.
FLIR Ocean Scout TK Monocular
The Fair Ocean Scout TK is a pocket-sized thermal vision monocular for exploring on the water and outdoors-at night and in low light conditions. Ocean Scout TK reveals your surroundings and helps you see vessels, buoys, people, and objects in the water over 100 yards 90 M away.
Simple to use, with still image and video recording, Ocean Scout TK is the perfect companion, both on and off the water. See Heat, instead of light, see marine mammals, or discover wildlife back on shore. Video and image capture store up to 1000 thermal snapshots. Record thermal video. Video detection palettes choose from multiple color palettes.