Hamble Marine Ltd is proud to be the first registered NMEA Marine Electronics Installer on the south coast.
We can install and check most makes and types of marine electronic and electrical systems whether it is an integrated GPS/chart plotter/AIS/DSC radio system or a new VHF antenna. Our speciality is networking a range of different branded products into one system and we are one of the few waterside dealers with equipment that can actually test your "NMEA0183" and Raymarine "SeaTalk" networks on-board. Further details are available on the Installation page.
Whilst we can diagnose and usually identify which item of on-board electronics is faulty, we regret we cannot normally repair individual items - they are best taken direct to the manufacturer (Garmin, Raymarine, ICOM, Simrad etc) or to one of their registered Service Agents.
All work is carried out in accordance with the BMEA Code of Practice and the NMEA 0400 Installation Standard thus ensuring a safe, reliable and professional installation of your equipment.
Our extensive range of Test Equipment also enables us to diagnose wiring faults in the complex electrical systems at both the masthead and the bilge/keel areas.
If you need on-board, hands-on training for your fancy new electronic equipment, we would be pleased to provide this on a one-to-one basis.
Recent and current jobs include installing and interfacing together a complete Raymarine C80 colour chartplotter, GPS system and ICOM VHF; Garmin colour chartplotter, GPS system, AIS transponder and M-Tech VHF; a complete 230V shore system inc charger, BEP 12V control system, Raymarine Radar, wind & depth transducers plus VHF etc., etc.
More information on the services we offer can be found under the About Us link above.
For details of battery switches, multi-switch panels, battery chargers or a complete shore-power system go to Electrical.
Go direct to: M-TECH MT500 or AIT250 for details of AIS Transponder or Others for details of Bilge Pumps and other miscellaneous parts.
Scroll down here for details of NASA AIS Engine, AIS200, AIT250, AIT1000, MT500 etc.......
Low cost AIS Receiver - complete system
We can now offer what is probably the cheapest AIS solution available to the leisure
boat owner. 
The system is based on the NASA AIS Engine mk3. The AIS unit receives
both Class A and Class B data transmissions for viewing on a compatible plotter or
PC. There is an optional input for GPS to provide compatible devices with a position
data feed. The NMEA/RS232 output is suitable for connection to a compatible plotter
(must be able to receive NMEA 0183HS data) or a PC computer via the 9pin connector.
This system is suitable for DIY installation OR we will come and fit it for you
in our normal work area (see below). This must be one of the most cost-effective
ways of getting AIS on your boat.
our price is only £129.00 complete inc VAT (plus carriage)
Also available is a suitable VHF antenna at £49.50
Class B AIS Receiver - the SmarterTrack AIS200 from Digital Yacht
The AIS200 is a great entry level AIS receiver for use with existing AIS compatible
chart plotters such as the latest Garmin, Raymarine, Navico, Standard Horizon and
Furuno units.
Connected to an existing VHF antenna (via a splitter) or dedicated AIS antenna, you can receive all AIS targets within 20 miles of your boat* Connect the NMEA0183 (4800 baud) output of your GPS to the AIS200 and it will automatically multiplex (merge) the slower GPS data with the high speed AIS data and transmit everything on one high speed NMEA output (38,400 baud) - perfect for connection to a chart plotter with only one NMEA input.
* High performance dual channel AIS receiver for use with existing plotter and radar systems
* High Speed NMEA output (38,400 baud)
* Requires VHF antenna (or dedicated AIS antenna available as optional accessory)
* Multiplexed NMEA input for single NMEA GPS+AIS data output at 38,400 baud
* Small black box solution 150mm x 150mm x 37.5mm (L x W x D)
Supplied with mounting brackets, 1m Power/Data cable and instruction manual
- £199.95 inc VAT (plus carriage)
Also available, is the AIS200Pro model as AIS200 above but with additional USB PC output - allowing simultaneous connection to PC and plotter systems. The NMEA data input has a multiplex facility - connect the NMEA (4800 baud) output of your GPS to the AIS200PRO and it will automatically multiplex (merge) the slower GPS data with the high speed AIS data and transmit everything on the high speed NMEA output (38,400 baud) - perfect for connection to a chart plotter with only one NMEA input.
All for £229.95 inc VAT (plus carriage) [Note this is a new product and may be subject to delayed despatch.]
* NOTE - AIS target range, like VHF range is dependent upon a number of installation factors such as; antenna gain, antenna height and size of ground plane. Ranges in excess of 20 miles may be possible.
Class B AIS Transponders - Digital Yacht AIT250
and AIT1000
The AIT250 and AIT1000 are full CLASS B AIS transponders that send and receive AIS
data so your position, course, speed, heading and identity are transmitted to other
AIS users as well as receiving other CLASS A and CLASS B data transmissions for viewing
on a compatible plotter or PC charting system. They have built in GPS receiver to
provide compatible devices with a position data feed and a dual channel receiver
for the AIS
data.
The AIT250 has been superceded by the AIT1000 which has NMEA+USB output for connection to compatible plotter or PC charting system. Supplied complete with GPS antenna - our website price is £525.50 inc VAT (plus carriage) [A suitable antenna is also available at £49.50.]
See and be seen - for a price similar to that of a radar reflector plus AIS receiver, you can now have a complete AIS Transponder so that commercial shipping can see you on their display. Be safe, not sorry.
Class-D DSC Marine VHF Radio - The “MT-500” is the latest Class-D DSC equipped marine VHF from M-TECH. It meets the EN-301 025 capabilities with integral CH70 watch receiver.
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Position Send/Request functions are also included which enable you to transmit/request the position data to other vessels. The received position data is transferred to a connected plotter (not supplied), if your plotter is DSC capable. [-- this is the only radio in this price class with this feature that we know of]
Large “SELECT/ENT” knob can be rotated and pushed which offers you simple and easy operation for channel and menu selection.
Construction is waterproof meeting the JIS-7 standard.
Features:
* Built-in CH70 watch receiver
* 32 MMSI number directory
* Large dot-matrix LCD display - 4 lines with 11 characters each
* LAT/LON position indication with GPS connected *1
* Alert for GPS unconnected
* Position Send/Request_transfer the received position data to a connected plotter *2
* All available INT’L plus authorized local channels *3
* 3 channel scanning modes_Priority, All and Memory Scan
* Channel name indication
* DISTRESS button with protective cover
* One button instant access to CH16
* Large “SELECT/ENT” knob for channel/menu
* Microphone with alphanumeric keys
*1: GPS is not included; *2: Plotter needs to be DSC capable; *3: Only authorized M-TECH service dealers can program local channels.
All for our low price of £98.95 (inc VAT) + carriage
We are based in Deacons Boatyard but can help in all the surrounding Marinas on and near the River Hamble and Solent area including Bursledon, Swanwick, Southampton and Portsmouth ( plus those marinas run by MDL & Premier, Universal Marina etc.)
