Seawide Distribution carries Raymarine’s E-Series displays
Load Mate from SeaSense in action at the ramp
power, they have a 50 to 20,000-Hz frequency response and a sensitivity of 92
dB. With a mounting depth of just 2-5/8
inches and installation size of 5-1/16 inches, these unique speakers fit easily into
most locations. Suggested retail price is
around $159.95 per pair.
Easy stereo upgrades
With Prospec’s new JBL MC19 remote
and JBL MC19ADPT2 adaptor, removing
old marine stereo equipment and replacing it with state-of-the-art JBL Back Box
products has never been easier. When
used together, they completely hide the
unsightly cutout of the old stereo. The installation is about the same size as the
popular SEARTR-5200 radio cover. The
ABS plastic adaptor comes complete with
a USB and mini-plug jack, enabling a simple transition from a CD-player to MP3
players and other popular digital media.
The suggested retail price of the JBL
MC19ADPT2 faceplate from Prospec
Electronics is just $34.95. A basic adapter
is also available if you wish to locate the
USB connection elsewhere. The
MC19ADPT1 is great for those who do not
want to cut a large hole in their boat and
is just $19.95.
Located in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Prospec
Electronics has been an innovative leader in the marine audio field for more than
23 years, and draws on a corporate
legacy dating back to 1981. All of the
company’s products are extensively tested and backed by a 5-Year Owner Protection Plan.
For more information, contact Prospec
Electronics at 843-849-9037 or visit
www.prospecelectronics.com.
Seawide Distribution
Serving Dealers with Fast Deliveries
and Competitive Pricing
The pros at Seawide Distribution have
been offering one of the industry’s most
complete lineups of quality marine electronics, backed by great service, for 34
years now. And they have built a loyal
following of dedicated marine dealers
and manufacturers in the process. It’s all
part of the company’s ongoing commitment to meet its customers’ needs for ev-
erything from quality products to specialized services.
“We have assembled a knowledgeable staff with a strong understanding of
the marine industry and the products we
represent,” said Seawide President
Mike Yarbro. “We pride ourselves in our
ability to provide world-class service
when recommending, supporting and
supplying all product areas we represent, from selecting the right VHF radio
to building an integrated marine navigation system for a megayacht and anything in between.”
Seawide operates four distribution centers nationwide and offers a product catalog of more than 16,000 items from over
75 vendors. “Whether you are a dealer,
electronics installer, retailer, or an OEM,
Seawide Distribution is a one-stop destination for all electronic and electrical
needs,” Yabro said.
Seawide’s only business is wholesale
distribution, so it offers the pricing to
help its customers be competitive. And
that’s critically important in today’s tough
economy. “We have built strong relationships with our customer base and manufacturers, many of which span the entire
history of the company dating back to
1975,” said Yarbro, who represents the
second generation of his family to manage the company.
Products professionals need
The reason for Seawide’s success is
clear. Simply stated, it offers the products and services that industry professionals need.
For marine electronics dealers and installers, Seawide has thousands of products on the shelves ready to pick up or
ship out. Dealers don’t want to stock too
much inventory, especially now. So they
can use Seawide as their own personal
electronics warehouse.
For boat dealers, the company offers
everything from a single part to complete, turn-key systems. It can help turn
electronics into a profit center for any
boat dealership.
For boat builders and OEMs, Seawide
believes electronics should be an integral
part of the build process. They can become a value-added profit center and
help the manufacturer’s dealers move inventory off the lot faster. “Seawide can
build the right package for any OEM and
supply every last component, from the
original CAD design to the final package,
as well as arrange after-delivery service,”
Yarbro said. “Interested in pre-wiring for
NMEA2000 or any of the latest equipment? We can design that also.”
Finally, for the owners of marine retail
stores, tackle shops and other outdoors-related businesses, Seawide can keep
their inventory well stocked at competitive
wholesale prices. Its catalog is a valuable
sales tool with thousands of products to
offer boaters.
Multiple distribution centers
Accessing Seawide’s knowledgeable,
factory-trained sales team is easy thanks
to the size of its operation. Customers dialing 1-866-SEAWIDE automatically are
switched to any available sales associate
at one of its four locations, virtually eliminating hold times. “Any of our sales staff
can help you with your account, quote
prices, check availability, check on a
shipment, etc., in any of our warehouses,”
Yarbro said.
Seawide also prides itself on timely
deliveries. With four distribution centers
to service customers, including a relatively new East Coast location in Sarasota, Fla., the company is able to ship the
products they need so they arrive when
needed. “Our strategy of placing distribution centers supported by a field
sales staff in key markets gives us the
advantage of knowing our customers
and providing them with the services
they need to succeed in their local market,” Yarbro said.
The 2009 Seawide Distribution Catalog
will be available in time for the Miami International Boat Show and can be downloaded from the Web site at www.seawide.com. Seawide distributes brand-name
wholesale marine electronics, including
GPS chart plotters, fish finders, marine radios, radars, instrumentation, gauges,
auto pilots and much more offered by
manufacturers like Garmin, Humminbird,
KVH, Lowrance, Furuno, Raymarine, Simrad, Shakespeare and others. The company also is continually on the lookout to
expand product categories and include
new and cutting-edge technologies in its
product offerings.
“It’s all about being able to offer our
dealers one of the best and most comprehensive wholesale electronic and electrical product lines possible,” adds Yarbro.
“This year’s catalog is packed with great
products from over seventy vendors.”
Seawide was founded in 1975 by Mike
Yarbro’s father, George Yarbro, who
saw the need for wholesale distribution
in the marine electronics industry. “He
realized that it was too costly for manufacturers to supply every account that
needed access to their products. However, he also knew that everyone needs
to be competitive in their markets,”
Yarbro said.
Seawide Distribution was founded to
supply marine electronics at true wholesale prices and to combine industry
knowledge with personal service from a
company with high integrity. Today, Mike
Yarbro continues to build on his father’s
foundation. “We remain committed to the
principles my father put in place when he
founded this company nearly 35 years
ago,” Yarbro said.
For more information contact Seawide
Distribution at 866-SEAWIDE (732-9433)
or visit www.Seawide.com.
Unified Marine/SeaSense
Introducing Exciting New Marine
Accessories and Lighting Solutions
Innovation has been a driving force at
Unified Marine for a quarter of a century.
That trend has only accelerated this year
as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary by introducing half a dozen
new and exclusive marine products
through its well-established SeaSense
brand. They include the Load Mate
Launch and Load Assistant, Telescoping
LED Stern Lights, SecureStack Fuel
Tanks, StayShut Battery Boxes and the
Wave Faceplate series of marine switch
panels. Unified Marine not only manufactures these next-generation boat and
trailer accessories, but uses their resources to improve existing products.
“We have invested the time, money and
research needed to develop these exciting and useful products for the recreational marine industry,” said David
Nirenberg, CEO of Unified Marine, Inc.
“We’ve increased our Research and Development Team and expanded their facilities, as we are continuing to develop
new products.”
Unified Marine’s SeaSense line is an
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