![]() ![]() ![]() The large amount of space to stow your sports gear is another very user-friendly aspect of the 55 S. The same goes for below decks where there’s room for four to six people to sleep and a fully equipped bathroom. The center console concept offers more space to walk, talk and chill on deck. The 55 S boasts Wajer’s trademark quality of finishing, comfort and performance. However, since following the beaten path has never been our forte, this year we’re launching the thrilling Wajer 55 S: Lighter, faster and more versatile than its renowned 55 sibling. Glass Cockpit is fully customizable for use by operators >ģ.Never change a winning concept, they say. Volvo Penta’s award-winning Glass Cockpit system >Ģ. Compatible radar, sonar and marine network accessories can be purchased from Garmin retailers.ġ. The Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit System will be available to purchase exclusively through the Volvo Penta distribution network later this year. The following year Volvo Penta was awarded the Asian Marine and Boating award for most innovative company, particularly for the Glass Cockpit concept, highlighting its advanced technology and design. Glass Cockpit received an innovation award at the International Boat-Builders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) shortly after its initial launch in 2013, and a DAME Design Award at the Marine Equipment Trade Show later that year. The system can access all Garmin Marine Network capabilities including radar, sonar, chart-plotter, 3D maps, tide tables, instruments, FUSION-Link, sensors, digital switching, thermal cameras, GRID™ and more. The wider range of screens means that the application can be used by sports boats right up to large yachts.Ĭarlsson says: “Customers will now be able to benefit from a fully customizable system, which is also available in a wider range of sizes, making the technology more accessible for all Volvo Penta customers who own any sized boat.” ![]() Glass Cockpit now offers Garmin’s 76 series of multi-function displays (MFD) in sizes from 7 to 24-inches. “This is a tremendous simplification for the boat builder as well as the end-user,” adds Carlsson. The all-in-one design removes the need for black boxes, extra monitors and external antennas. “With Glass Cockpit you have access to everything that you need to know about the boat displayed on the screens in front of you – the status, the alarm, which functions are on or off, and features such as Autopilot.” “While developing the Glass Cockpit system, we had our goal ‘easy boating’ constantly in mind,” says Stefan Carlsson, head of Volvo Penta’s Marine Diesel segment. For example, by customizing information on layouts and linking them to the control and joystick, drivers can press an assigned button on the joystick which will bring up the docking camera view on the display. Glass Cockpit can be fully customized for use by operators.Ĭertain boating functions, such as operating in reverse and using radar, require more focus. Integration of all functions into this innovative system means that drivers can access all operational and monitoring controls on one interface, and change layouts to suit their own particular requirements and wishes, at any given time. Displays ranging from 7- to 24-inch screens – making the system now available for small sports boats up to large yachts.Assigning customized layouts to particular buttons on the Volvo Penta control and joystick – by pressing an assigned button, the user activates automatic display of the information they want for any particular situation, enabling overall harmonization.Customized layouts so operators can decide when, where and which information is presented, to increase ease of use.The enhanced Glass Cockpit system brings a range of benefits to customers, including: The award-winning all-in-one application was first launched in 2013, and in a continuing collaboration with Garmin, is now available for use with both the 76 series of multi-functional displays (MFD) for a wider range of screens. Glass Cockpit seamlessly encompasses the latest navigational technology from Garmin and Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control system (EVC) to provide a state-of-the-art platform for the driver. Volvo Penta has taken boating to a new level of intelligent design with its upgraded Glass Cockpit system. ![]()
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