Surf ‘n’ Turf – A Seamless Experience

IMS’s mission is to help boat owners upgrade their vessels to look better, feel better and provide more entertainment options. IMS is certified by many of the best manufacturers in the marine industry to properly represent, install and commission their products with precision and integrity. The showroom provides one-stop convenience where they can provide their customers renovation ideas and upgrades in a design-friendly environment.

The most popular upgrades demanded by his clients usually focus on technology and are not much different than residential upgrades. IMS works closely with their clients to craft custom solutions that exceed expectations.

nternet Connectivity: Staying connected to the world is now an expectation even when on a boat. IMS can provide affordable, dedicated high-speed internet connection that is fast and secure. The available solutions deliver a more robust connectivity experience vs. what is provided by a marine service or relegating a smartphone hot spot that must serve the customers, their entire family and guests, too. A dedicated high-speed internet service is a must for email, web surfing, and streaming HD movies on smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs and more. Connection methods are primarily made via cellular networks (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) as well as international carriers. Cellular connectivity provides fast, affordable download speeds ideal for streaming and general online usage. This is perfect for the family who has multiple devices that require (nearly) constant connectivity. Of course, you need to be connected to a cellular network to have a functioning system. This is easy when boating near shorelines (within 10 miles) and dense metropolitan areas. However, rural, or undeveloped coastlines without a cellular network will render the system useless until a cellular network is once again accessible.

Advanced Electronics, Monitoring and Security: As a certified dealer of Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad and Navico products, IMS’s expertise includes the ability to provide system design, full installation and commissioning services on chart plotters, multi-function displays, radar systems, sonar, fish finders, auto pilots, instrumentation, HDTV and night vision cameras, custom dash panels, custom switches and much more. These systems are network-based also and are scalable to meet any captain or owner’s requirements.

Customizable Control Solutions for AV Entertainment, Lighting, HVAC and Security: Dave’s background working at Crestron provided the basis of how to carefully plan and install control systems on a boat. Interestingly enough, control of a yacht’s vital technology systems is not much different than a home design – it must be easy to use, reliable and elegant. IMS integrates Crestron touchscreens, remote controls, and technology solutions that best represent luxury and style. IMS’s knowledge and experience with Crestron is very deep and wide and they deliver a world-class experience for their clients.

LED Lighting and Control Solutions: LED technology is incredibly efficient and design-wise IMS offers a huge choice of fixtures, colors, finishes and styles. IMS is a certified dealer for IMTRA, Vimar and Lumishore LED lighting that includes underwater lighting solutions. They also carry LED lighting from Ocean LED, Boland Technologies (underwater) and Quick Marine lighting. IMS customers can see for themselves the fantastic selection of choices from these manufacturers on display in their showroom.