SIMRAD GPS & Radar

SIMRAD GPS & Marine Radar for Boating, Fishing & Navigation

Navigate with confidence and improve situational awareness with SIMRAD GPS and marine radar at West Marine. Designed for fishing boats, center consoles, cruisers, powerboats, and offshore vessels, SIMRAD navigation electronics help boaters plan routes, monitor their position, and identify surrounding targets. Shop SIMRAD GPS chartplotters, marine radar, radar domes, open-array radar, antennas, and compatible navigation electronics for your boat.

Explore SIMRAD GPS & Marine Radar

SIMRAD GPS Chartplotters

SIMRAD GPS chartplotters combine satellite positioning with marine charts and navigation tools to help boaters plan routes and navigate coastal, inland, and offshore waters. Depending on the model and configuration, compatible SIMRAD chartplotters can also integrate sonar, radar, autopilot, engine information, and other onboard systems.

SIMRAD Marine Radar

See beyond what is visible from the helm with SIMRAD marine radar. Radar can help identify boats, land, navigation markers, weather, and other targets around your vessel, making it a valuable navigation tool when operating offshore, at night, or in fog and reduced visibility.

SIMRAD HALO Radar

SIMRAD HALO radar provides advanced radar technology for recreational and serious boaters. Designed for fast target detection and situational awareness, compatible HALO radar systems can help identify surrounding vessels and other targets across a range of boating conditions.

SIMRAD Radar Domes

SIMRAD radar domes offer a compact radar solution for boats where installation space and weight are important considerations. Radome-style radar can be a practical choice for center consoles, fishing boats, cruisers, and other recreational vessels while providing valuable target information to compatible SIMRAD displays.

SIMRAD Open-Array Radar

For larger boats and boaters seeking advanced radar performance, SIMRAD open-array radar provides options for demanding coastal and offshore navigation. Open-array systems can provide greater radar capabilities for identifying targets and monitoring the environment around your vessel.

SIMRAD Radar for Fishing & Offshore Boating

SIMRAD Radar for Offshore Fishing

Offshore anglers can use SIMRAD radar alongside GPS, chartplotting, and sonar to create a more complete marine electronics system. Radar can provide additional awareness of surrounding vessels, weather, and other targets during long offshore runs or when visibility changes.

SIMRAD Radar for Center Consoles

Adding radar to a center console can provide valuable information when fishing offshore, traveling before sunrise, returning after dark, or navigating through changing weather. Choose a SIMRAD radar based on your boat size, mounting options, desired range, and compatible chartplotter or multifunction display.

SIMRAD Radar for Cruising

Cruisers can use SIMRAD marine radar to supplement visual navigation and GPS chartplotting. Radar can be particularly useful when navigating unfamiliar waterways, traveling at night, monitoring surrounding vessel traffic, or operating in fog and reduced visibility.

Connect SIMRAD GPS & Radar at the Helm

View Radar on a SIMRAD Multifunction Display

Compatible SIMRAD radar and multifunction displays can work together to bring radar information to your helm. Depending on your equipment and configuration, radar information can be viewed alongside charts and other navigation data to provide a more complete picture of your surroundings.

Combine GPS, Radar & Sonar

Build a connected SIMRAD marine electronics system by combining compatible GPS navigation, radar, and sonar. A multifunction display can serve as the central interface for marine charts, radar targets, fishfinding sonar, vessel information, and other connected electronics.

Connect Radar & Autopilot

Compatible SIMRAD radar, chartplotters, and autopilot systems can be integrated as part of a connected navigation setup. Combining these systems allows boaters to access navigation, steering, and situational information from a centralized helm.

How to Choose SIMRAD GPS & Marine Radar

Choose the Right SIMRAD GPS Chartplotter

When choosing a SIMRAD GPS chartplotter, consider your boat size, helm space, preferred display size, marine mapping needs, and the other electronics you want to connect. Larger displays provide more room for split-screen views of charts, radar, sonar, and vessel information.

Choose Between Radar Dome & Open Array

The right radar depends on your vessel, installation space, typical boating environment, and performance requirements. Compact radar domes can be well suited for many recreational boats, while open-array radar systems are often selected for larger boats and more demanding offshore applications.

Consider Radar Range & Target Detection

Consider where and how you boat when choosing marine radar. Coastal cruising, offshore fishing, nighttime navigation, and operating around busy vessel traffic can create different radar requirements. Compare compatible SIMRAD radar systems based on the performance and features appropriate for your vessel.

Check Chartplotter & Radar Compatibility

Before adding radar to an existing electronics system, confirm compatibility with your SIMRAD chartplotter or multifunction display. Also consider mounting requirements, power, networking, and any additional equipment needed for installation.

Frequently Asked Questions About SIMRAD GPS & Radar

What does marine radar do on a boat?

Marine radar uses radio signals to detect objects around a vessel and display information about surrounding targets. Boaters can use radar to help identify other vessels, land, navigation markers, weather, and other targets, especially at night or in reduced visibility.

Do I need radar if my boat has GPS?

GPS and radar provide different types of information. GPS and marine charts help show your boat's position and mapped surroundings, while radar can detect actual targets around your vessel. Many boaters use GPS chartplotting and radar together for more complete navigation and situational awareness.

What is SIMRAD HALO radar?

SIMRAD HALO is a family of marine radar systems designed to provide target detection and situational awareness for recreational and offshore boating. HALO radar is available in different configurations to meet the needs of various boats and navigation environments.

What is the difference between a radar dome and open-array radar?

A radar dome encloses the radar antenna inside a protective housing and provides a compact installation. Open-array radar uses an exposed rotating antenna and is commonly used on larger vessels or where additional radar performance is desired. The right choice depends on your boat, mounting space, and navigation needs.

Can SIMRAD radar connect to my chartplotter?

Compatible SIMRAD marine radar can connect to supported SIMRAD chartplotters and multifunction displays. This allows radar information to be viewed at the helm alongside marine charts and other navigation data. Always verify compatibility between individual products before installation.

Is marine radar useful for fishing?

Marine radar can be useful for fishing boats, particularly when traveling offshore, navigating before sunrise or after dark, monitoring changing weather, or operating around other vessel traffic. Radar complements GPS and sonar by providing additional information about targets above the water.

What SIMRAD radar is best for my boat?

The best SIMRAD radar depends on your vessel size, mounting location, typical boating area, desired radar performance, and compatible electronics. Consider whether a compact radar dome or open-array system is better suited to your boat and how you typically use it.

Shop SIMRAD GPS & Marine Radar at West Marine

Shop SIMRAD GPS and marine radar at West Marine for fishing, cruising, offshore boating, and navigation. Find SIMRAD GPS chartplotters, HALO radar, radar domes, open-array radar, antennas, and compatible navigation electronics. Whether you're upgrading your GPS, adding radar, or building a connected SIMRAD helm, find marine electronics for your boat at West Marine.