Is Lowrance and Simrad the same company?
A privately held, international corporation, Navico is currently the world’s largest marine electronics company, and is the parent company to leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad Yachting and B&G.
What is the difference between Simrad GO7 Xse and XSR?
The Simrad® GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR are the newest additions to the top-selling GO standalone chartplotter series. The GO12 XSE offers a new, 12-inch display option for the GO Series, while the upgraded GO7 XSR features a restyled, glass-helm design, along with radar compatibility, not previously available on the GO7 XSE.
What is a simrad GO7?
The GO7 XSR is a great way to add GPS navigation, sonar, and even radar to your boat. This compact yet feature-packed display is perfect for smaller sportboats, dayboats, and center-consoles. Wireless connectivity to smartphones and tablets keeps you in control from anywhere on board, almost like a second display.
What does Simrad stand for?
The Simrad brand takes its name from Simonsen Radio which like Robertson, began converting surplus radios for use by commercial fishing vessels just after the Second World War. Our range covers recreational vessels of all sizes, from small runabouts and Sportfishing vessels up to luxury cruisers and superyachts.
What transducer comes with Simrad GO9?
Active Imaging 3 in
With the included Active Imaging 3 in 1 transducer, the GO9 XSE will offer StructureScan HD sidescan imaging for a picture-like view of fish-holding structure beneath and around your boat.
Does simrad go7 have WIFI?
Get more from every day on the water with the Simrad GO7 XSE, a perfect fit for compact sportboats and dayboats. Behind its super-bright touchscreen lies a chartplotter with built-in GPS receiver, and Wi-Fi access to the latest charts and updates.
Who bought simrad?
Altor Equity Partners
In 1996 the Simrad Group was purchased by the Kongsberg Group which, following a decision to focus on the industrial market, sold on the Simrad recreational product range to Altor Equity Partners in 2005, creating Simrad Yachting.
Where are Simrad products manufactured?
Navico has its headquarters in Egersund, Norway, and the group has manufacturing facilities in the United States, UK, Norway, Mexico and New Zealand.
