The ComNav Current

The ComNav Current
Volume 8 Issue 1 - April 2004
Quarterly Newsletter
Exclusive for ComNav Marine Dealers
Meet the ComNav
Sales Team!
Here’s an introduction for those of
you who don’t know who’s who
in the Sales Department:
ComNav: Sole Marine Electronics
Supplier to The Challenge Series
ComNav Marine is a proud
supporter of the 2003-2004
Challenge Series. ComNav was
chosen to be the sole marine
electronics supplier of the race,
and provided NX2
instrumentation to the AC yachts
as their sailing navigation
software. Some of the technology
equipped on the yachts includes
the NX2 Start Pack 3, the NX2
Carbon Fiber Masthead, Multi
XL’s and Multi Controls.
Dan Pantages, VP Sales & Marketing
Dave Calam, South & West Coast
Regional Manager - Dave brings 20
years of marine expertise to ComNav,
including operating a fast-response
rescue craft for the Canadian Coast
Guard Auxiliary.
Rick Greville, Mid West & East Coast
Regional Manager - Rick brings 10
years of recreational and commercial
marine experience to ComNav.
Tim Whittaker, Distributor Account
Manager, (along with provinces
Ontario & Quebec) - Tim, a.k.a.,
Coach Whit, or just FLANDERS! Tim
comes to ComNav with 25 years of
experience in a number of different
industries, including sales, management
and business development.
Dave Martin, Recreational Product
Manager - Dave is a world class sailing
expert; not only has he taught marine
electronics, he is the President of the
Int’l Sail and Power Association.
Lisa Reid, Inside Sales & Customer
Service - Last but definitely not least this girl does a little bit of everything,
and works with everybody in the
department to ensure our customers
get the best service!
Congratulations to Oracle
BMW Racing & Team Wells
Fargo on your victory!
Did you know…?
The 1500 adaptive autopilot can save you
time on calibration! This autopilot sets
parameters, automatically configures
rudder feedback, motor direction and
compass compensation during initial setup.
Team Freespool!
ComNav is a proud sponsor of
Team Freespool, a sport fishing
club based out of Merritt Island,
Florida. Here are 2 pictures of
Captain Johnny Gay with giant
Redfish! We are proud to have the
1420 Autopilot as additional
assistance on board! We wish
Johnny and the team much success
at the 2004 King Master
Invitational!
Congratulations to Ron Smith
of RSI Marine Electronics, who
has recently been appointed
ComNav representative for the
province of British Columbia along with Alaska, Washington,
and Oregon States. To contact
Ron, you can e-mail him at:
ronsmith-rsi@worldnet.att.net
Setting new standards for Customer Service
ComNav 1420 Autopilot
1-800-428-0212
sales@comnav.com
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The Answer to your Wood Freeman Problems!
I am sure that you all know by now that Mike Freeman has closed
the doors on the Wood Freeman pilot production. Over the years
this pilot has been purchased by many fishermen in the Gulf Coast
and elsewhere.
With the closing of Wood Freeman there has been a lot of concern
raised about the replacement of drives and pilots. ComNav has the
answer to both problems.
Having to replace the drive is the biggest concern as many of the
boats have mechanical steering. Until now there has not been an
economical replacement for the old Woody drive. ComNav now
has the Model 520 drive, which has the ability to steer most any
boat that had a Wood Freeman mechanical drive on it.
The NX2 Multi XL is Here!
The new NX2 Multi XL mast
display is an extremely powerful
and simple piece of navigation
equipment! This single function,
large digit, crystal clear display can
be controlled by your NX2 Remote
or NX2 Multi. It can be installed
anywhere and can be configured to
display any function available from
the NEXUS network.
Pilots are never a problem when you choose ComNav. The old
Wood Freeman’s are “hunting” pilots where as ComNav pilots are
not. What this means to the fisherman is fuel savings that could pay
for the upgrade in one season. With the cost of fuel skyrocketing this
has become a major concern. We have a number of these systems in
the Gulf now and in only three months the owners have noticed a
savings in fuel costs. - Dan Pantages, VP Sales & Marketing
10 Year Warranty on Compasses!
ComNav Marine’s recreational boat
compasses are guaranteed for 10
years. The warranty program will
cover the complete marine compass
range, including sail racing compasses.
A Message from the President…
Upcoming
Show!!
Dear ComNav Enthusiasts,
In 2003, ComNav refocused its core competencies and quality management system
structures to better address customer satisfaction, while posting a content 39%
annual growth pattern. That is, after 22 years, we will continue to build on our
premier ComNav brand by complementing it with strengths in design, engineering
and manufacturing which will continue to target sales in recreational boating, sail
racing, commercial fishing and workboat marketplaces.
ComNav’s success will be enhanced by an extensive new product offering expected
to be launched later this fall, primarily directed towards the identifiable needs of our
customers. The ComNav team promises to make more waves in 2004 as our
customers embrace our new advanced marine navigation solutions.
Your continued support is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Questions? Comments?
Suggestions? I want to hear
from you!! Just email me at:
joanna@comnav.com
Your input is important to
everyone here at ComNav!
Editor: Joanna Papageorgiou
Marketing
Shafiq Gulamani, President
Providing the Best Value in Autopilots & Instrumentation
ComNav Marine will be
exhibiting at Pacific Sail
Expo, in Oakland CA April
14th-18th, in booth #446.
See you there!
#15-13511 Crestwood Place
Richmond, B.C. V6V 2G1
1-800-428-0212
sales@comnav.com
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