Nobeltec Visual Navigation Suite

It’s time to single out the products—based on PBR testing and evaluations in 2002—that we think deserve special recognition and consideration in the marine marketplace. A Gear of the Year winner must satisfy one or more of the following criteria: the product must show clear superiority in our testing, it must be innovative, or it must be a great value.

Some winners were no-brainers, like the new throwable PFD developed by two California powerboaters (the Lifeline), the breakthrough big four-stroke from Yamaha, and the Furuno LS6100 fishfinder that stood head and shoulders above its competitors. Other selections weren’t so easy. In fact, it took a couple of days and several discussions…