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Holly Hill, Fla. – JUNE 26, 2018 – Metra Marine, a brand of Metra Electronics®, announced the launch of its website today, putting the final touch on the new product line rollout for the corporation. The Installer’s Choice®,for more than 70 years, Metra is the leading manufacturer of audio, lighting and video installation accessories.

The website was built with the end-user in mind, just as all of Metra products are designed. Intuitive navigation takes the customer directly to product areas that include LED lighting, Audio & Video, HDMI® Cables and Electronics, Connectors & Cable Accessories, Electrical Components and Marine Hardware.

“We understand the design and manufacturing standards necessary to deliver high-performance products to the boating and powersports market,” said Bill Jones, president and CEO of Metra Electronics. “One great feature of the Metra Marine website is its mobile-friendly design and ability to filter products so that installers can quickly find what they need for their project.”

While Metra Marine does not sell directly to the public, boat enthusiasts can contact Metra Marine for assistance in locating the nearest installer or shop that carries Metra Marine products. Dealers and distributors can place orders online at MetraDealer.com. To establish a Metra account apply online or contact a member of the sales team for more information.

Metra Marine, located in Central Florida, is a brand of Metra Electronics® the leading manufacturer of installation accessories for car audio and home theater integration. Metra designs, engineers and produces the most innovative products in the industry. Metra Marine products are built, tested and proven to withstand harsh marine environments. For more information visit Metra Marine, connect on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or call 800.221.0932.

Holly Hill, Fla. – December 27, 2019 – Metra Marine® by Metra Electronics®, is introducing new transom LED lights and drain plug LED lights for boats at CES 2020. These products are designed for the back of the boat to light up the water and are constructed of stainless steel 316 housing and are IP68 certified to withstand the harsh marine environment. These high-output underwater lights come in a variety of sizes and range from 15 watts all the way up to 72 watts of light, designed for a surface mount. The transom lights are available in white, blue, RGB or RGBW (RGB LEDs with a pure white light option).

Metra Marine will also feature new drain plug LED lights for the transom, allowing the installer to add lighting using the existing drain plug holes to avoid drilling new holes into the boat. The drain plug lights are constructed with high quality materials and are IP68 certified. These underwater lights are available in two sizes. The small 9W drain plug is available in white, blue, green or RGB with a brass housing and the large 27W drain plug is available in RGB with stainless steel housing.

All of Metra Marine’s RGB and RGBW lights are designed for a hard-wired installation and work with Metra’s new RGB controller (sold separately) and smartphone app.

Metra’s marine product line is designed to help 12volt installers tap into the growing boating and powersports market with their reliable aftermarket marine accessories for audio, lighting, AV and more. Metra Marine’s high-quality solutions deliver both performance and value to installers who want the best for their customers with products that are built, tested and proven to withstand the harsh marine environment. They are designed in the USA and manufactured by Metra Electronics, The Installer’s Choice®, for more than 70 years.

Product Specifications:

Blue Rectangular 90W Underwater Transom Light with (30) 3-watt LEDs

ML-BLU90W

72W RGBW Underwater Transom Light

ML-RGBW72W

  • 5-wire RGBW

54W RGB Underwater Transom Light

ML-RGB54W

  • 4-wire RGB

27W Underwater Transom Light

ML-WHT27W - White

ML-BLU27W - Blue

ML-RGB27W - RGB with 4-wire RGB

30W Underwater Transom Light

ML-WHT30W - White

ML-BLU30W - Blue

15W UnderwaterTransom Light

ML-WHT15W - White

ML-BLU15W - Blue

ML-RGB15W - RGB with 4-wire RGB

24W RGBW Underwater Transom Light

ML-RGBW24W

  • 5-wire RGBW

9W Small Drain Plug LED Light

ML-DLWHT9W - White

ML-DLBLU9W - Blue

ML-DLGRN9W - Green

ML-DLRGB9W - RGB (4-wire RGB)

  • Brass housing

27W Large Drain Plug RGB LED Light

ML-DLRGB27W

  • 4-wire RGB
  • Stainless steel housing

These new products will be shipping soon and can be seen on display at CES from January 7-10, 2020, at booth 5211 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center with Metra Electronics. For more information, visit MetraMarine.com to see the new 2020 catalog available on the opening day of the show.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights™. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – April 8, 2022 – Metra Marine® by Metra Electronics® is shipping new Amplifier Wiring Kits and Marine Wire for marine applications. Drawing on Metra’s expertise in high-performance automotive audio and lighting accessories, the Metra Marine® line has added four new amplifier wiring kits and three new options for marine wire. These new products are specifically designed for the demands of watercraft.

Metra Marine’s new amplifier wiring kits feature fully tinned oxygen-free wire in a BC5W2 marine compliant jacket. Benefits to using tinned copper wire versus bare copper wire are that it won’t corrode, oxidize and turn green, and it’s easy to solder. Metra uses 100% virgin oxygen-free copper, which ensures that the tin doesn’t flake off from the copper, commonly seen when using recycled copper. While it is also common to tin just the tips of the wire for cost savings, this practice does not actually provide any benefits. Metra’s amp kits use fully tinned copper wire from top to bottom to ensure a reliable connection that can withstand a harsh marine environment and salty air. The ignition-protected circuit breaker is IP67 rated with stainless steel connection points for corrosion resistance. Included in the kits are:

  • A four or eight gauge tinned oxygen-free copper side-by-side red power and yellow ground wire (10 or 20 feet)
  • 18-gauge tinned oxygen-free copper blue remote turn-on wire (18 feet)
  • Connectors, ring terminals, and wire ties
  • Ignition protected circuit breaker (50-amp or 100-amp)

The amplifier kits are now available and shipping and come in two different gauge and length options as follows:

The assortment of new marine wire from Metra Marine® is designed specifically for marine applications using marine standards and marine color code. Each are constructed from fully tinned copper wire to ensure a reliable connection that can withstand a harsh marine environment and salty air. This new group of products offers three reliable wiring options for boating enthusiasts that will stand up to corrosion:

ML-BL18-500: Tinned OFC Marine Grade Remote Wire, 18 GA 500 foot Spool

Features:

  • Blue primary wire
  • 18 AWG fully tinned OFC multi-strand power wire
  • BC-5W2 marine compliant
  • 500 foot spool
  • 1 year limited warranty

ML-SPG8-100: Tinned OFC Side-by-side Red/Yellow wire, 8 GA 100 foot Spool

Features:

  • Jackets of the power and ground wires are bonded together to make running the cable simpler and faster
  • Red and yellow side-by-side (power/ground)
  • 8 AWG fully tinned OFC multi-strand power wire
  • High strand count for maximum flexibility
  • BC-5W2 marine compliant
  • 100 foot spool
  • 1 year limited warranty

ML-SPG4-100: Tinned OFC Side-by-side Red/Yellow wire, 4 GA 100 foot Spool

Features:

  • Red and yellow side-by-side (power/ground)
  • 4 AWG fully tinned OFC multi-strand power wire
  • High strand count for maximum flexibility
  • BC-5W2 marine compliant
  • 100 foot spool
  • 1 year limited warranty

These products are in stock and available now. View more information and place orders for these and other marine products at MetraMarine.com.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 75 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – September 26, 2019 – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is showcasing Metra Marine® products at the 2019 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) at booth # 3-2115 in Tampa, Fla. Metra’s marine product line is designed to help 12volt installers tap into the growing boating and powersports market with their reliable aftermarket marine accessories for audio, lighting, AV and more. On display will be marine-grade LED lights from Heise LED Lighting Systems®, audio wiring and accessories from T-SPEC®, high-performance AGM marine batteries by Shuriken®, water-resistant speakers and amps from Metra PowerSports®, hardware essentials from The Install Bay® and AV products from Metra Home Theater Group®. These products are designed in the USA and manufactured by Metra Electronics, The Installer’s Choice®, for more than 70 years. From lights to batteries, connectors and cable accessories to marine hardware, these products are built, tested and proven to withstand the harsh marine environment.

Heise LED lighting allows installers to illuminate any boat’s deck or interior with a selection of high-performance, marine-grade LED lightbars, cube lights and auxiliary lighting pods. Featured products include marine lightbars in single-row, dual-row and curved dual-row options in various sizes. Heise’s marine cube lights have a flood beam pattern and are ideal for adding spreader lights for nighttime fishing and visibility. Marine auxiliary lighting pods add accent lights throughout the cabin or deck, available in single color or RGB options. These lights have a white coating with UV inhibitors and an IP68 rating to last season after season.

Metra Home Theater Group’s products for outfitting yachts and larger luxury boats with AV systems  include TV mounts that lock in place, cables, extenders and more. Their award-winning expertise in HDMI® cables and electronics provides installers with high-quality connections designed for the latest 4K/HDR or even 8K home theater systems. 

For installation supplies at an affordable price, The Install Bay products are used in the majority of automotive shops around the country. They now include marine-grade hardware suitable for upgrading boats, such as a relay isolator, connector and cable accessories and other essential hardware supplies. The 500 AMP relay isolator is designed with the installer in mind and is a must for multi-battery systems. It allows for longer battery life and control over which battery is being used. The Install Bay’s connectors, heat shrink tubing, terminals, expandable sleeving, cable ties, sealants, adhesives and other connection accessories all make for an easy installation job. Other essential supplies for boat upgrades and repairs include adhesives, sealants and SS nuts, screws and washers. Installers can purchase all of their shop supplies in one convenient place by becoming a Metra Electronics dealer. To learn more about Metra’s marine products, visit MetraMarine.com

IBEX is hosted at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL from October 1st-3rd and is North America’s technical boat-building event, open only to trade industry professionals. It includes both an educational conference and exhibition show in one event. There is no charge to walk the exhibit halls if pre-registered, after September 28, 2019, a $25 badge fee applies. Additional show information is available at ibexshow.com

At Metra,12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp® and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

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