Vesper Marine AIS transponders with WiFi Smart phones, iPhone, iPad, Android tablets

AIS Transponders with WiFi for
iPad, iPhone or Android Navigation

Vesper Marine has developed two unique Class B AIS transponders with WiFi allowing AIS data to be viewed from anywhere on your boat. The XB-8000 & WatchMate Vision can securely connect up to 5 other devices simultaneously. You can have a wireless connection to your laptop, smart phone and tablet. For even larger networks, you can wirelessly connect to an external WiFi router for unlimited expansion capability.

Works with most navigation software on iPhone, iPad, Android, PC and Mac.

  • XB-8000 AIS transponder is the most feature-packed AIS transponder there is. Create a WiFi network that integrates seamlessly with your NMEA 2000 and 0183 equipment.
  • WatchMate Vision is the world's first color touchscreen AIS transponder. Its unique and easy to use interface has won the NMMA Innovation Award.
* Filtering and alarms within the WatchMate mobile app requires a WatchMate Vision
Download the Vesper Marine app

Download the Vesper Marine app

Free iPad, iPhone and Android App!

The Vesper Marine WatchMate app is a great way to configure and monitor your XB‑8000 or WatchMate Vision AIS transponder.

Use your tablet or phone to view or update your vessel information, monitor transponder and GPS status, and show all AIS-equipped vessels on an easy to use "radar" plotting screen.

The unique target filtering eliminates the clutter of icons seen on all other apps and allows you to focus on the most important vessels for collision avoidance*.

A full-featured vessel plotting tool and remote control for your Vesper Marine AIS transponder!
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