TULSA, OKLAHOMA–Jan. 30, 2006–Simrad Yachting AS and Lowrance Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEIX - News) announced today that Simrad Yachting has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Lowrance for $37 per share. The acquisition price represents an enterprise value for Lowrance of approximately $215 million and a premium of 48% over the closing price of its shares on Friday, January 27, 2006. 

 Putting more power through boats’ speakers, JBL Marine recently introduced two new marine amplifiers.  The MA6002 and MA6004 are engineered for the marine environment and loaded with features to enhance boaters’ audio experience while on the water.
          The new amps from JBL Marine are built with a marinized circuit board to keep salt and corrosion away from the critical circuit path.  This ensures flawless power year after year.  Large-gauge barrier strips allow easy hookup and the use of larger-gauge premium power, ground and speaker cable.

Two capsized American rowers in turbulent ocean seas are saved by an ACR Electronics EPIRB rented through the BoatU.S. EPIRB Rental Program.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL– JANUARY 23, 2006 ­ Two trans-Atlantic rowboat racers, who capsized and clung to their 24-foot craft for over half a day in storm-tossed seas, were rescued after they activated their ACR Electronics SATELLITE 406™ EPIRB that they secured through the BoatU.S. Foundation EPIRB Rental Program.

The Shakespeare Galaxy-XP series of marine VHF antennas is the result of a significant enhancement to the NMEA Award-winning Shakespeare Galaxy 5225-XT and the 5400-XT VHF antennas. And the addition of the precious metal, silver, isn’t just for status or looks. Silver extends the life and increases the performance of these workhorse Shakespeare antennas even more.