Digital Yacht Waterproof MOB Switch Panel f/GPS160

The Digital Yacht Waterproof MOB Switch Panel for GPS160 is a dedicated external switch interface designed to activate the man-overboard function on Digital Yacht's GPS160 positioning sensor. This compact, sealed control unit bridges the gap between your vessel's safety systems and a GPS160 receiver, enabling crew to trigger MOB (Man Overboard) alerts with a single switch press during emergencies.

When activated, the MOB Switch Panel commands the GPS160 to save the vessel's current position and generate a synthetic AIS MOB NMEA sentence that compatible chartplotters can recognize and display. This integration between dedicated positioning hardware and navigation displays gives crew a critical advantage: the exact coordinates where someone went overboard are automatically marked on every plotter connected to the network, eliminating the delay and human error that occurs when position must be entered manually. The panel's waterproof construction ensures reliable operation in spray and wet conditions common in marine environments.

This switch panel is essential for offshore fishing vessels, cruising sailboats, and commercial operations where GPS160 receivers provide redundant positioning via GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS satellite systems. Weekend boaters and serious offshore anglers alike benefit from the rapid, automated response that hardwired MOB activation provides—faster than scrolling through menu systems during high-stress situations. The compact 6 × 2 × 7 inch form factor fits standard dash installations without excessive real estate demands.

MOB function is a regulatory expectation for vessels operating beyond sight of land or in commercial service. Having a dedicated hardwired switch ensures that MOB activation does not depend on electronic menu navigation or network connectivity—only a physical button press and the GPS160 receiver.