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 AIS for details of AIS Receivers and Transponder or Others for details of Bilge Pumps and other miscellaneous parts.

M-TECH MT500

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.

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  £113.95 (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.)