Navigation & Electronics

Advanced Navigation Equipment for Safe and Smart Boating

Every great voyage requires reliable guidance, and superior navigation electronics are the foundation of modern safety and performance. At Fawcett Boat Supplies, we provide cruisers, racers, and power boaters with a full range of electronic navigation and navigation equipment from the industry's most trusted names. When you are searching for the best marine electronics or the best boat electronics, our decades of expertise ensure you find robust, precise, and integrated systems designed to thrive in the harsh marine environment.

Uncompromising Clarity in Electronic Navigation

Our comprehensive collection features all the vital tools needed to plan and monitor your route, enhancing situational awareness and making navigation effortless. We are your dedicated partner and the best place to buy marine electronics, stocking only proven products and offering insight into how to use electronic navigation for maximum safety.

• What is an ENC: The core of digital safety is the ENC (Electronic Navigational Chart). An ENC is an official, vector-based database of hydrographic data, standardized in content and format by a government-authorized Hydrographic Office. This data is critical because it enables real-time navigation systems to provide advanced features like anti-grounding alarms and collision avoidance when used with a chartplotter or ECDIS.
• Integrated Chart Systems: We offer state-of-the-art multifunction displays (MFDs) and GPS units from top brands like Garmin and Lowrance. These systems utilize high-definition charts, including official ENC data. We also stock essential paper navigation aids like the Upper Chesapeake Bay Waterproof Chart and the Virginia Cruising Guide 2022-2023.
• Communication & Safetyb: Essential equipment includes VHF Radios (such as the reliable floating handheld units like the Standard Horizon HX210) for contact and emergency communication. Other product categories available are Antennas, Audio & Video equipment, and safety devices like EPIRBs, AIS, and PLBs.
• Traditional & Optical Aids: We stock a variety of traditional and optical navigation tools, including professional-grade Compasses, high-powered Binoculars (like the Bushnell H2O 7 x 50 Waterproof Binoculars), and navigation accessories such as the Davis WindTrak AV Antenna Mount Wind Vane and Ritchie Wet Notes Large.

Your Local Electronic Navigation Partner and Supply Store

While we proudly serve boaters nationwide through our comprehensive online inventory, our legacy as a premier boat supply store near me in Annapolis is built on personalized service and expert advice. You can visit our store at 919 Bay Ridge Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403, United States. We don't just sell navigation equipment; we help you understand your system and ensure its seamless installation. Whether you need a simple wind vane or complex multi-system integration, our knowledgeable staff provides the support necessary for safe, confident cruising.

Don't compromise the safety or performance of your vessel. Trust Fawcett Boat Supplies for all your navigation and electronics needs. We supply the instruments, the expertise, and the unmatched quality that ensures you always find your way.