Vesper Marine Transponder Comparison
WatchMate 850 Transponder | WatchMate Vision | XB-8000 Transponder | XB-6000 Transponder | |
Exclusive smartAIS technology: Safety Underway, Safety at Anchor, Safety for your Crew | ![]() |
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Easy to use customizable alarm controls helps eliminate false alarms | ![]() |
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Built-in alarm plus external alarm/buzzer/indicator control | ![]() |
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![]() External Collision, MOB and Anchor Watch alarms |
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Collision alarm with multi profile (Anchor, Harbor, Coastal, Offshore) | ![]() |
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Using chart plotters, MFD's and computer software |
Alarms for AIS portable Man Over Board devices | ![]() |
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Using chart plotters, MFD's and computer software |
Anchor Watch alarm | ![]() |
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Can connect wirelessly to other devices using WiFi (5 users) | ![]() |
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Controls transponder, silent mode and other safety features remotely via iPhone/iPad and Android apps | ![]() |
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Use with standard applications such as iNavX, SEAiq, iSailor, etc. on iPads and Android tablets | ![]() |
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Easy interfacing to all chart plotters, MFD's and computers supporting AIS | ![]() |
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High performance 50 channel built-in GPS receiver | ![]() |
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High speed 5Hz GPS navigation rate | ![]() |
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Can be used as primary GPS on a NMEA 2000 network | ![]() |
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Internal GPS antenna eliminates need for external antenna when mounted with a view of the sky | ![]() |
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Bi-directional NMEA 0183 to WiFi gateway | ![]() |
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Bi-directional NMEA 2000 to WiFi gateway | ![]() |
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Bi-directional NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 and USB gateway | ![]() |
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Ability to connect to computers via waterproof USB | ![]() |
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Galvanic isolated USB protects computer and AIS from damage | ![]() |
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Waterproof, can be externally mounted | ![]() |
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Full receive of all Class A and B AIS data and transmission of Class B AIS data | ![]() |
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Internal high-performance parallel two channel AIS receiver and transmitter | ![]() |
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Self diagnosis to provide warnings if AIS, GPS or antenna are not functioning | ![]() |
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Transponder can be put into Silent Mode (receive only) | ![]() |
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Fully certified NMEA 2000 | ![]() |
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Customize and filter targets when operating in busy areas | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A |
Computes & prioritizes targets by CPA, TCPA, bearing, range etc | ![]() |
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Using our free iOS and Android apps | Using chart plotters, MFD's and computer software |
Shows your own GPS position, course, speed and heading | ![]() |
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Using our free iOS and Android apps | Provides GPS info to all connected devices |
Graphically depicts future crossing situations | ![]() |
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Using our free iOS and Android apps | N/A |
Heading-up/North-up display | ![]() |
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Using our free iOS and Android apps | Using chart plotters, MFD's and computer software |
Displays magnetic bearings and Aids to navigation marks | ![]() |
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Using our free iOS and Android apps | Using chart plotters, MFD's and computer software |
Identify friends or vessels in your fleet with a special icon | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A |
VHF radio DSC calling by selecting a target on the screen (requires compatible VHF radio) | ![]() |
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Unique VHF 'in use' indicator (when used with Vesper Marine VHF/AIS splitter) | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A |
Display worldwide coastlines | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A |
High resolution color touchscreen | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A |
Viewable screen in daylight & wearing polarized sunglasses | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A |
Includes mounting bracket or can be installed flush in a panel | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A |
Super low power consumption | Excellent, 3W | Good, 6W | Very Good, 4W | Excellent, 2.5W |