Maretron, the maker of innovative marine electronics, has joined Mad Mariner and Panbo as an advertiser.

Maretron is an expert in NMEA 2000 "” an industry standard that uses a single "trunk line" to simplify wiring, allow electronics units to share data and make installation of new units dramatically easier "” and the company was a pioneer in offering products that take advantage of the standard.

The company offers a suite of vessel monitoring products that will track a variety of systems, giving the captain an instant view of everything from temperatures to tank levels. Maretron's Ultrasonic Wind and Weather Station won Sail Magazine's Pittman Innovation Award in 2007. Even Maretron cabling is sought after as a high-quality standard for NMEA 2000 installations.

When it comes to electronics in just about any category, Maretron is worth a look.