Got to see these at the Pacific Marine Expo, and I was impressed.

I’m probably more receptive to Raymarine’s new “glass bridge” gear than competitive offerings from other manufacturers, but that’s only because I already have Raymarine C-series gear aboard my boat. The Raymarine feels more familiar, and the enhancements are obvious compared to the technology I’m used to. Unlike Ben Ellison over at Panbo, I don’t get a chance to play with every new unit that comes out!

Anyhoo, this G-Series gear looks great. The displays are noticeably superior to my trusty C-80, never mind the fact that they can present video, photographic and 3D overlays, and lots of other data that aren’t even possible with my multi-function display.

The “black box” CPU (really Raymarine grey) can be mounted out of site, and the display units are therefore much thinner than I’m accustomed to. Mounting options are more flexible than ever.

I first sailed offshore about 12 years ago, and I remember the HUGE Furuno CRT we had aboard that boat. And that was only radar! It’s just amazing how quickly this technology changes. I know, that’s not a particularly original thought…but it’s heartfelt, nonetheless.