New B&G Deckman software

by Sandman PR on 29 Aug 2008 Leading race instrumentation brand B&G has released the latest version of Deckman, its renowned tactical navigation software used by raceboats ranging from America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race contenders to sportsboats and club racers.

Version 9 of the Deckman software incorporates the overlay of AIS data, which allows navigators to view the position, course and speed of all leisure and commercial craft within range equipped with Class A and B transceivers.

Not only is this important for avoiding collisions, it gives tacticians a first-hand view of competitors and teammates fitted with AIS systems. Deckman will interface with any NMEA-0183 compatible AIS receivers, such as the Simrad AI50.

Deckman V9 also comes with an enhanced graphics engine with enhanced layline options, including shaded limit layline sectors.

The popularity of Deckman among racing tacticians around the world stems from its remarkable versatility and the sophistication of its processing capabilities. As well as a fully-featured tactical navigation interface that gives navigators a clear overview of the racing area, Deckman also provides many additional tools to allow navigators to make accurate decisions on the racecourse.

Key functions include the start display; giving a full tactical overview of the start area including calculations for line bias angles; time and distance data to line intersections and ‘time to go’ and ‘time to burn’ options; polar calculations; the most accurate routing algorithm available and much more.

B&G Deckman V9 is a must for racing tacticians everywhere.

Further information:
Mainstay Marine – (02) 9979 6702 or visit: www.bandg.com

Navico is the parent company to six well-established marine electronics brands: B&G, Eagle, Lowrance, Navman, Northstar and Simrad. Navico has approximately 2800 employees globally and 2006 pro forma revenues of close to USD320 million. Navico is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The company has development and manufacturing facilities in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Acton, Massachusetts, Torrance, California USA; Ensenada, Mexico; Egersund, Norway; Romsey, UK; and Auckland, New Zealand.