When it comes to market leaders in marine electronics, it’s hard to go past Navico and their leading brand Simrad. From chasing marlin off shore to commercial applications, Simrad covers all bases with their sounder, gps units and cutting edge radar technologies. We caught up with the Simrad team at the 2022 Sydney International Boat Show to take a good look at their latest range. ​

Introducing the new Simrad NSX

Simrad are ultimately known for producing high-end, high-quality, high-tech navigation & sonar equipment. The Simrad NSX is no exception featuring an innovative, modern interface with powerful navigation capability. It has been designed to be a reliable tool for fishing and boating enthusiasts who want to see everything like never before.

The Simrad NSX is the all new mid-range option, available in a few different screen sizes including seven, nine, and twelve inch displays.

We took at look at the NSX during the 2022 Sydney boat show. The new NSX multi-functional displays and range of features are impressive. Coupled with an intuitive touchscreen and simple setup wizard, Simrad have definitely stepped it up a notch.

The Features That Matter

Easy to set up wizard

Simrads setup wizard will guide you through the setup process with step by step instructions, making this the perfect display for entry level users.

THe NSX setup wizard includes:

• Boat details
• Connect Simrad app
• Echo sounder setup
• Engine and fuel tank integration
• Autopilot optimisation
• Dockside and on the water radar calibration
• Security
• Alerts

A new, intuitive touch screen experience

The Simrad NSX is an all-in-one solution that offers a clean and straight forward interface with high-definition visuals to deliver a whole new experience. It provides the user with accurate and reliable information about their vessel as well as the surrounding environment in real time.

 Smart drag and drop screen customisation

With Simrad’s new drag and drop feature, users can easily create page layouts for up to four different apps:

• Chirp Sounder
• Downscan sounder
• Sidescan sounder
• Fish reveal
• Engine instruments
• Radar
• Chart

C-MAP compatibility

With C-Map Discover X and Reveal X marine charts users can expect an intuitive experience. C-Maps latest offering includes full featured vector charts and custom depth shading.

Trip planning with C-MAP

Planning a trip with C-map has never been easier with the new improved Auto routing. By just putting in the start point and destination, the auto routing feature will find the safest possible route whilst still highlighting shallow areas or obstructions.

New features also include an improved route planner and map inspection feature which includes all the information you need about locations, POIs, tides, channels and more. You can also view tide projections here.

What’s New With The NSS Evo3S

When it comes to the NSS Evo3S, users can expect a much smoother system then they are accustomed too. From powering and page transitions, to chart rendering, users can expect twice the speed of any other model in the Simrad range.

The NSS Evo3S is truly an all-in-one premium chartplotter, available in 9, 12 and 16 inch displays.

Key features

IMX 8 CPU Processor

With the Simrad NSS, you will immediately notice the IMX 8 integrated six-core processor. This is what allows this piece of equipment to operate at such a superior level.

Solarmax IPS Display

Having to take your sunglasses off to view your sounder from different angles is no longer a problem with the Solarmax IPS display. The new display features ultra-wide angles that make viewing from any position simple and easy.

Built-In Echosounder Support

1kW CHIRP-enabled sonar provides exceptional bottom-tracking and fish-finding performance. The NSS Evo3S includes support for dual-channel CHIRP transducers that deliver multiple depth range coverage from a single unit.

Transducer Compatibility

With the IMX 8 cpu processor paired with NSS Evo3S support for dual-channel chirp transducers, users can expect not only multi depth coverage perfect for fishing offshore, but reads extremely fast.

The new and improved NSO Evo3S

Simrads NSO Evo3S brings you total control with state of the art processing power. It comes with a iMX 8 high-performance processor and the latest innovations in navigation and sonar technologies.

Key Features

Supreme Performance

The NSO Evo3S features an iMX 8 integrated six-core processor that delivers category-leading response times for incredible performance, as well as an ultra-bright, high-resolution display.

Connectivity

One of the best features of this model is that you have the option to integrate your equipment with a wide range of different third-party technologies.

Simrad offers multiple options to connect to third party technologies:

• Wired Ethernet
• NMEA 2000
• J1939

Low-profile glass helm styling

The NSO Evo3S glass helm system is the perfect combination of style and function. It offers a wide range of customisation options and is designed to suit the needs of both beginners and experts. Size matters with the NSO Evo3S with 16, 19 and 24 inch displays available in the range.

The Tech You Need for Your Next Trip

It’s no secret that the Simrad line boasts some of the latest technology with the most innovative features and potential uses. Anglers all over the world use Simrad products and the reason for their popularity is the flexibility of their equipment. Whether you are an extreme hobbyist, a general enthusiast, or an actual professional, Simrad has the equipment to fit any of your needs.

If you find this information helpful, you’re going to want to keep reading more of our content to ensure your next trip out on the water is your best.

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