Marine Accessories

Techsonic Industries, Inc. began in Eufaula, Alabama in 1971 as Fulton Electronics in a small garage-like facility financed by a handful of local investors.  Operations began by modifying Heath Kits to produce electronic fish-finding devices – marketed as the first Humminbird Depth Sounders.

In 1975 the company introduced the first ever waterproof depth sounder, the Super Sixty, and suddenly every serious fisherman in the country was hooked. The Super Sixty went on to become one of the largest selling fishfinders ever produced. By 1977, Fulton Electronics inched towards #1 in the marine electronics market, new leadership took over and the company adopted a new name – Techsonic Industries, Inc.

During 1984, Techsonic unveiled the LCR series, forerunners of the liquid crystal displays. And by 1987, under the Humminbird brand label, the LCR4ID fishfinder became the #1 selling product in both the sport fishing and marine industries.

Throughout the 90s, the Humminbird fishfinder continued with new innovations, including the revolutionary introduction of the first 3-D sonar, the Dimension 3-120. Teleflex Incorporated of Limerick, Pennsylvania noticed the success of the company, and in 1993 partnered with Techsonic to create the Humminbird® WIDE series, what would become the finest product launch in Techsonic history. That year, Techsonic officially became a “Teleflex Company”.

The new millennia began with the continued innovation that’s become synonymous with Humminbird. In 2002 the Piranha series of entry-level fishfinders was introduced. SmartCast wireless technology launched in 2003, opening the market to all anglers, even those fishing from banks, docks and smaller boats. Later that year, the Matrix Fishing Systems launched, providing advanced sonar, chartplotting and GPS capabilities for professional anglers.

In mid-2004, Johnson Outdoors acquired Techsonic Industries. Known for its spirit of adventure and legacy of innovation, Johnson Outdoors is the perfect complement to the Humminbird brand.

As Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Outdoors has stated: “An even greater future lies ahead, as we look to leverage this formidable combination of cutting-edge technology and consumer-insight excellence to drive growth in the marine electronics marketplace.”

Constructed to provide buoyancy, along with a cozy secure fit, the Paws Aboard Doggy Life Jackets features an advanced breathable mesh underbelly for proper draining and drying, which provides your dog more comfort and healthier conditions than traditional pet life jackets made with neoprene, which can cause heat exhaustion and chafing.  Make sure you have dog life jackets for all your dogs.

A life jacket is a needed marine accessory the year around wither it be summer or winter, in the summer it is needed for sport boating and in the fall or winter it is needed for fishing.  With all the bass fishing tournaments going on in the fall and winter a life jacket becomes a very important part of the gear you need on your boat.

The Poly-Planar MRD 60 stereo system is the first sound system specifically designed for the Marine Industry. It is the most versatile, feature-rich system in marine market. The front panel of the stereo is waterproof and does not require an additional cover when mounting the system above deck. The front panel folds down for easy CD loading, and then, when closed, a silicon rubber gasket keeps t he unit tightly sealed. A bright electro-luminescent LCD display is easily visible both at night and in direct sunlight.

The system has an integrated 4 channel amplifier that produces up to 45 watts per channel for a total system power of 180 watts. The amplifier has a distortion limiting feature that illuminates clipping at maximum gain and provides high quality sound even at full volume.

A unique Audio Port allows the addition of features such as hard wired remote controls with intercom, pre amp outputs for amplifiers (variable and fixed) plus auxiliary inputs for such sound sources as a VHF radio or a TV set.

The system may be controlled from the front panel, or by using an optional full function wireless remote that is waterproof and floats. The stereo system contains an integrated CD Changer Controller so the optional MRD6 CD Changer may be added at any time.  A stereo such as this is a very big part of your marine accessories list.

When it comes to equipping boats with the right audio electronics, a system wouldn’t be complete with out a kicking subwoofer. Since nothing sounds better than a song that really pumps out the bass, ASA is thrilled to introduce the new JENSEN MXA6BA 6″ Water Resistant Amplified Marine Subwoofer!

Unlike other manufacturers, the MXA6BA, as with other JENSEN audio and video equipment, is specifically designed, built, and tested to withstand vibrations, humidity, salt air, temperature fluctuations, moisture, and UV exposure. With features such as conformal-coated circuit boards and a water resistant housing (IPx5), boaters can experience the full and rich sounds of this unit inside or out. Let your audio entertainment exceed your expectations by outfitting your boats with the JENSEN® Marine Speakers.

Introducing the Guest Intelligent Choice Battery Charger System. These Guest marine battery chargers are the most advanced devices developed by Guest and feature a departure from the traditional Guest potted construction while maintaining the bullet proof quality that has made Guest the leader in charging systems. The brains of the new Intelligent Choice Charger are evidenced in the control center which is located at the top of the charger. This membrane covered panel is positioned for easy view of all functions and easy access to the user selectable buttons. The control center features easy to read LED Indicators of charge status, user selectable buttons to tailor the charge for specific battery types (AGM/Flooded or Gel) per output, and warning indicators to alert you before a serious problem. The heart of the electronics system is mounted on an anodized aluminum base to provide efficient heat dissipation and decreased weight. The circuits are coated in epoxy to protect the sensitive electronic components from water or vibration. The charger case is slotted on the sides to provide convection cooling of the anodized aluminum base plate while maintaining an IP65 Water Resistance standard. And, as part of an integrated battery charging/monitoring system, the new Intelligent Choice Battery Chargers will provide you with the most advanced and reliable system available today.

Using the same High Performance Stainless Steel blade patterns as our aluminum Hustler series, Legacy propellers incorporate a square hub design that is compatible with our MasterTORQUE Hub System as well as Michigan Wheel®s XHS® and Mercury®s Flo Torq® hubs.

Now you can upgrade your propeller to a Legacy and not have to purchase a new hub!

With Legacy Propellers, you can expect faster top end speeds, quicker hole shot, great lift, and secure handling even on tight WOT turns. The best overall running aluminum propeller available! We’ve fine tuned our designs to maximize the total performance of your boat.

It’s nice to know that technology has our back these days. Forget about maps when you can pull out a Garmin GPS and navigate your way through the land or water. This advanced convenience has completely changed the way we travel. It won’t be long until everyone owns a GPS, just like how the cell phone swept the nation several years ago.

For those lucky people who currently own a global positioning system, you should look into the variety of Garmin accessories available for purchase. A holster for your valuable technological friend is always a good investment. It only makes sense to keep it securely out of harms way as your race through the waters or tear up the streets. If you’re a boat owner, you should definitely look into getting a waterproof casing for your device, trust me.

Anchoring system for boats of all sizes and in any type water. Requires no lead chain and only 1/2 the anchor line of conventional boat anchors. Sets quickly in almost any bottom condition, retrieves easily and folds flat for storage.Box anchor sets on any side it falls due to its fixed scoop design and narrow side panels. Stainless steel stabilizing bar and return spring locks and unlocks anchor quickly. Hot dipped galvanized with stainless steel hinge pins, return spring and nut for years of corrosion resistant performance.

A Fishfinder is a device that tracks schools of fish and is used by professional fishermen and by amateur fisherman. You can install a fixed mount Eagle fishfinder or use a portable one. The portable fishfinder can be easily installed on any boat type and then removed when the day is over. The portable fish finder will help make sure that you do not come home from you fishing trip with out catching anything.

Fishfinders have three main components. The three components are a screen, clamping device and a transducer. Obviously, the screen enables you to see the fish. The clamping device enables you to set the fishfinder in a convenient location. The transducer beams out the sonar signal and makes it possible to locate the schools of fish.