FUSION and Finn-Marin Boats announce partnership

by boatingindustry.com on 11 Apr 2016 FUSION, a provider of marine audio engineering, announced Thursday that it signed a partnership with Oy Finn-Marin Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, the full range of Finn-Marin boats including the Grandezza, Finnmaster and aluminum Finnmaster Husky boat brands will be offered with FUSION audio entertainment including the RA205 and AV750 head units, as well as the full range of standard marine and Signature Series speakers.

“Each of the Finn-Marin boat brands bring unique design, manufacturing and environmental standards to the market,” said Chris Baird, managing director, FUSION Entertainment. “Whether it is the bold styling and attention to detail in the Finnish craftsmanship aboard the luxury Grandezza Series, or the practical efficiency, versatility and reliability of Finnmaster boats, each brand uses only the finest materials and components. Whether their boat is equipped with the compact RA205 or the feature-rich AV750, our customers are sure to enjoy their FUSION experience.”

The RA205 is an advanced compact marine stereo unit, built with proven FUSION-Link and NMEA 2000 connectivity, allowing for customizable control and rich sound quality. The AV750 Marine Entertainment System with DVD/CD playback via HDMI was designed for smoother playback in all conditions. In addition, the AV750 is the first marine stereo that features HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) support, as well as Bluetooth audio streaming from the latest Apple iOS, MTP Windows/Android, DAB/DAB+ radio and USB media devices.

“Our team designs and builds boats with an incredible amount of versatility,” said Jarmo Kinnunen, export manager, Oy Finn-Marin Ltd. “Each hull has a purpose as distinct as the customers that purchase them. Whether cruising on a picture-perfect day in a Finnmaster Husky bowrider or taking an extravagant leisurely weekend cruise on the Grandezza 40, our customers can be sure their sound system is built to the same quality as the vessels that carry them to their next adventure.”

The AV750 unit offers wireless control by using the FUSION-Link wireless app available for Apple and Android. The app allows direct control of connected stereo sources, any docked media and Multi-Zone areas. The latest version of the app will operate via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for added convenience when paired with a router.