We tested a plethora of marine electronics in 2006, including VHF radios, chartplotters, fishfinders, radar, and cartography cards. Four of the 17 Gear of the Year winners fall under the category of marine electronics. The trouble with high-tech gear is that by the time we set up a test and publish the article, a product may have been replaced or upgraded. For instance, the West Marine 76CS Plus handheld GPS that we recommended has been discontinued with an upgraded model. The 76CS Plus would have been a shoe-in for a spot on the Gear of the Year list, but it’ll likely be sold out by the time you read this…