With both boats and boaters having become more connected than ever, there's never been greater need to keep portable devices fully charged while underway. USB Charger Receptacles from Hubbell Marine include USB Type A or Type C ports within a traditional duplex outlet for the neatest possible installations and unbeatable convenience.
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Sperry introduces Sperry Sport - a new collection of footwear engineered for performance and designed for outdoors enthusiasts. As a brand that was born on the water back in 1935, Sperry continues its heritage of innovation with this new collection, which will be available March 2022 on Sperry.com and at select retailers.
Gori Propeller A/S is expanding its line of 3-blade folding propellers to include a model specifically for saildrive units. “Customers are seeking greater efficiencies,” says Lars Østergaard, senior vice president sales.
VETUS has collaborated with Mercury Marine® to enable the integration of its BOW PRO thrusters with Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO). The compatible systems join seamlessly to create a compelling solution that enhances the joystick piloting experience. The integration provides increased control of any size boat with twin, or more Mercury Verado outboards.
Read more: VETUS announces integration of BOW PRO thrusters...
Furuno is proud to introduce the new DFF3-UHD High-Power TruEcho CHIRP™ Fish Finder for NavNet TZtouch3, providing fishermen the ability to see fish and bottom structure deeper and clearer than ever before.
Read more: Furuno unleashes powerful 2kw/3kw TruEcho CHIRP™...
It's often the small stains and blemishes that are the most annoying and difficult to remove from a boat. Not so with Serious Shine Quick Detailer from Shurhold. This one-step spray quickly removes water spots, dirt, grime—even residue left by other cleaning products—for a sparkling, spot-free surface.
Read more: One-step detailing spray cleans annoying blemishes
Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, has announced the Garmin Boat Switch, an all-in-one digital switching solution that operates seamlessly with Garmin ECHOMAP™ and GPSMAP® series chartplotters for easier control and operation of onboard functions.
On February 16th, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) with Bow Thruster, the industry’s first outboard joystick system with full and seamless integration of a bow thruster.
The Simrad® App debuted last summer and has already pushed out a series of new features to provide superior connectivity and safety for boaters. The Simrad® App updates include satellite view capability, weather overlay, track sharing, personalised notifications, and a new anchor alert feature for premium users.
Read more: Latest update to Simrad® App jam-packed with new...
You've probably heard the expression...your boat is very clean! But what defines this perception of cleanliness? I would say that the beauty of the leather and vinyl has a lot to do with it. In a boat, seats that are soft, shiny, and free of cracks will be comfortable, easy on the eyes, and attractive to a buyer!
Read more: Chic Marine high-performance leather and vinyl...
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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YACHT Solutions with the Navisyo Group announce a $50M distribution deal for its Motorized Water Homes in Canada
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.