Simrad Announces Exciting New Relationship With Chris-Craft

EGERSUND, Norway - Oct. 30, 2014 - PRLog -- Simrad Yachting, a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems, announced today its new relationship with Chris-Craft. Under the terms of the agreement, dual Simrad NSO evo2 multi-touch, glass bridge navigation systems will be offered on the Catalina 34 model of Chris-Craft centre console powerboats.

A revolutionary new design for Chris-Craft, the sleek Catalina 34 is the largest of the Catalina centre console line and will incorporate the latest technology while maintaining the builder’s signature style. Powered by triple Mercury^®Verado^®outboard engines, the boat will include digital switching and Mercury VesselView^®integration that delivers over 30 engine parameters, as well as view and control of features such as Smart Tow^®, eco control and cruise control.

Setting a new standard in electronic navigation, the Simrad NSO evo2 delivers Glass Bridge styling to mid-sized powerboats. The new Catalina 34 will boast 16-inch, multi-touch Simrad NSO evo2 displays at the helm station to control all navigation systems. The vessel will also include Simrad GoFree^TM wireless connectivity, SonarHub^TM sonar and the Simrad RS35 AIS/VHF including the HS35 Bluetooth™ wireless handset.

The Simrad NSO evo2 brings together high-power processing for lightning fast charting, sonar, radar and entertainment control. It offers stunning dual widescreen displays, intuitive multi-touch control and limitless compatibility for unrivalled integration. The system features dual processors and video output that can drive the two Simrad screens completely independently.

“With a seamless fully integrated navigation system in line with triple Verado 300 HP engines, boat owners now have more confidence and reliability when long-range cruising — whether in the Mediterranean Sea or the Swedish Archipelago” said Jeff Ellis, vice president of sales and marketing, Chris-Craft. “The Catalina 34, equipped with Simrad’s fully integrated system, puts you at the forefront of marine technology.”

Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico said: “Chris-Craft has long been renowned for its refinement and distinctive style. The Catalina 34 is the most revolutionary Chris-Craft centre console, perfectly merging a timeless elegance with the latest cutting-edge technology. We are thrilled to have the Simrad NSO evo2 selected to be the navigation package of choice for this new vessel and we are confident that new owners will enjoy the way Simrad displays complement the lines and overall function of the Catalina’s helm.”

For more information on the Simrad NSO evo2 or the entire range of Simrad marine electronics, please visit www.simrad-yachting.com.