Jan 18, 2022
Henry H Smith is pleased to announce their recent appointment as the Canadian Distributor for the Big Bumper Company line of products. Big Bumper Company is a leading manufacturer of inflatable bumpers and fenders for the marine industry.
Joining the ever-growing Big Bumper Company family, Henry H. Smith are marine drive specialists and have been a premier supplier to the boating industry for over 120 years.
Big Bumper Company brings to the marine industry one of the most effective inflatable boat bumpers and boat fenders ever created. Big Bumpers are much larger than traditional bumpers and fenders, available in large 18” and 24” diameters and lengths from 2’ to 12’. The larger size of an inflatable Big Bumper provides protection not offered by conventional smaller bumpers.
They are perfect for private docks, marinas and rafting up to other boats. Big Bumpers are fully customizable with logo’s and graphics.
Inflated or deflated in seconds, they are the perfect accessory to protect gelcoat and fiberglass from both surface scratches and more serious damage. Once deflated they are compact enough to be stored in lockers or storage cabinets on any sized boat.
This level of boat hull protection has never been so practical and so easy. To learn more about this exciting new product contact Henry H Smith at 800-338-8900 or visit
bigbumpercomany.ca or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A New Standard in Shore Power Safety
A Canadian company aims to dominate the global shore power market with a unique prongless plug that it says represents the safest electrical connection in the world. A Canadian tech company is looking to capture the shore power market with a unique magnetic plug design that eliminates the traditional prong-and-socket configuration to create what it says is the safest and most versatile shore power system in the world.
A small Vancouver-based start-up named VoltSafe has designed a unique prongless shore power connection that uses magnets to mate corresponding flat surfaces on the male and female terminals...
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Motorized Water Homes in Canada
The agreement solidifies the exclusive distribution of Navisyo Homes in the Ontario Region in Canada.
• YACHT Solutions Canada and the Navisyo Group have created a distribution partnership that.
provides an attractive and affordable alternative to waterfront property.
• The partnership facilitates the purchase of a home on the water for community heroes such as police, firefighters, teachers, military and medical professionals in Canada.
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Everglades Boats announces new additions to sales and marketing team
Everglades Boats, an industry-leading designer and builder of premium offshore fishing boats, announces the expansion of its Sales and Marketing team with the addition of two key members.
Matt Holloway has been named Director of Business Development. In this capacity, Matt will oversee the continued expansion of Everglades’ dealer network and will support dealer partners in providing the exceptional purchasing and ownership experience that Everglades strives to provide every day. Most recently, Matt was Senior Key Account Manager for Navico, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics. Matt holds a B.A. from Radford University and maintains a 100-ton captain’s license.
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