Marasi Yachts 7

MARASI YACHTS | INSIGHT
A new virtual co-pilot on your
mobile device
Even for those of us who aren’t
“millennials”, being connected to our
mobile devices is a constant. We’re all
used to the benefits of these devices;
the familiarity of operations and the
connectivity to our friends & family.
This technology being integrated
into our pleasure boating experience
should not come as a surprise; what
is a surprise is the innovation of the
MAP product that made it possible.
The MAP (Marine Auto-Pilot)
from MAP-Tech may share some
common features found in other
Auto-pilot systems however it is a
unique product. With MAP, you can
now load your navigational routes
onto any Android, iOS, or Windows
device easily from your sofa while
you’re at home, while socializing with
friends, or from just about anywhere!
This navigation information can
be shared via any mobile device to
other boaters who are planning to
join you at your favourite fishing or
diving spot. After that, jump on the
boat with your device in hand or
attached to the console (or literally
anywhere on the boat); select “go”
and then watch your boat drive itself
to that location, accurately negotiating
each waypoint on your route, and
giving you helm free operation.
Smart features
MAP can do this because it has
Wi-Fi and INS built into each unit.
The MAP unit can easily be installed
on any existing boat with a smart
stick which relays navigational information
to a designated steering
pump. An additional feature of the
system is a safe turning radius determined
by vessel particulars and vessel
speed. The user-interface is smart,
safe and extremely fun to use, which
was the primary focus for the MAP-
Tech design team, whose engineering
and software expertise comes from a
pedigree of manufacturing high value
USV systems for the military and for
the maritime commercial sector.
Exalto Emirates has been the
exclusive distributor for MAP since
its inception. Exalto Emirates has
been in this market for over 20 years
and distributes an array of electrical
and mechanical parts and equipment
from over 70 international manufacturers.
From 3 locations in the UAE
and a dedicated service center Exalto
Emirates is supplying throughout the
Middle East, Africa, and the Indian
Subcontinent as well as providing
installation and troubleshooting support,
technical advice and commissioning
services to their customers
throughout the region.
With a large knowledgable staff,
including full service technical and
service divisions, Exalto Emirates
can offer you complete support from
the design phase, to installation, and
after sales care.
For more information about MAP-Tech, Please go to www.exalto-emirates.com
16 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017