Feb 27, 2024 Rolling boats cause unsecured gear to slide, falling to the deck or floor. The extensive line of Soft-Mate™ Equipment Holders from Beckson Marine safely secures a wide range of equipment, protecting items from damage. Soft-Mate Equipment Holders are manufactured from a soft, flexible PVC compound, specially formulated for marine use. Each is designed for a specific purpose,…
Feb 27, 2024 VOKOL Acoustics announces the debut of world-renowned Boston Acoustics into the OEM marine audio sector with an exclusive partnership. This strategic collaboration combines Boston Acoustics’ expertise in audio engineering with VOKOL Acoustics’ experience in marine audio systems to develop high performance sound solutions for the marine industry. Features that made Boston Acoustics an industry pioneer – like the patented lens in front…
Feb 13, 2024 Dickinson Marine is so excited to finally introduce a new product that they have been working on for some time, The Dickinson Marine, Newport Explorer Propane Fireplace. This unit has been CSA approved for all RV’s, cabins, tiny homes and boats. It has many new and improved features that makes this fireplace the ideal heating appliance…
Feb 13, 2024 North Sails’s president, Ken Read discusses NPL at Dusseldorf introduction Last week at the Dusseldorf boat show and simultaneously around the world including in Canada, North Sails launched RENEW, a North Panel Laminate (NPL) sailcloth for cruising boats 25 to 45 ft. RENEW sailcloth is constructed from more than 90% sustainable sources,…
Feb 6, 2024 At a marina, there’s no better use of space for storing boats than a drystack facility, but they can be maintenance and personnel-heavy. Replacing forklifts with a semi-automated CAPRIA Ground-Running Stacker Crane can greatly increase productivity. Getting customers’ boats in the water in a fraction of the time it would take a forklift contributes…
Feb 6, 2024 Norwegian marine tech startup, Orca, announces the expansion of its chart coverage in North America, to cover the Canadian coastline and the Great Lakes. From today, Orca’s modern navigation system is available across the U.S. and Canada. The Canadian updates to the chart coverage will be available to all Orca app users, with immediate integration into Orca’s suite of smart planning…
Feb 6, 2024 Continuing to take the fishing, boating and outdoor industries by storm, PacBak’s newest product won two major awards at the recent Big Rock Sports Outdoor Expo distributor show. The new P60-MK Combo is an innovative multi-purpose cooler with an included industry-first portable vacuum sealer. Top honors for both Best Camping/Outdoor Product and Best Overall…
Feb 6, 2024 With the new Single Zone Lighting Control from Shadow-Caster, gaining complete control over a wide range of interior, exterior and underwater RGBW marine lighting fixtures becomes simple. The plug-and-play device uses a standard push button switch to cycle through an LED light’s color array and adjust their brightness. The innovative controller debuts at the…
Feb 6, 2024 The DuraSafe G-Cradle Bracket on a Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra unit with E-LOCKs. DuraSafe, a leading provider of innovative lock solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, is proud to announce the launch of its new G-Cradle Bracket lock for the Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 10” and 12” screen units. This revolutionary new security product is the only lock system available that prevents…
Jan 23, 2024 No matter how much you daydream about spending every day aboard your boat taking in some incredible adventure, the truth is that most of us aren’t that fortunate. The average boater gets out on the water on weekends when schedules allow. In between those trips, the boat sits idle for days or even weeks. Then there’s the…
Jan 23, 2024 By Morten Fogh After reading Interlux’s statement on the discontinued VC17 antifouling paint, we have prepared some of our recommendations: Bottomkote-CA Pros: Least expensive of the three available antifouling paints. Ablative paint (wears off as it loses its effectiveness), so minimal layer build up over time. Cons: Not as effective as the…
Jan 16, 2024 Simrad Yachting, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, has introduced the NSX® ULTRAWIDE, the world’s first fully-featured ultrawide marine display. Delivering all the benefits of dual screens in one place, the new NSX ULTRAWIDE is up to 63% wider than the NSX* and provides a more streamlined and immersive experience resulting in an elevated…
Jan 9, 2024 Bennington pontoon boats has announced the launch of an all-new apparel and accessories line designed specifically for owners wishing to elevate their experience and display their brand loyalty. With more than 100 new items, the product lineup includes apparel, hats, boating accessories, drinkware, coolers and more. “Bennington is known for premier offerings, and our new line…
Jan 2, 2024 Boats and buckets go hand in hand. Owners fill them with soapy water while boatyards, marinas, dealers, and manufacturers often use them for toting heavy parts and used lubricants. Either way, moving them can be back-breaking toil without the Lil’ Dolly Bucket/Pail Dolly from Beckson Marine. It’s the safe and easy way to move…
Jan 2, 2024 High-quality marine lighting is essential for safety anywhere aboard. Dark steps and corners, dim compartments and work areas all present potential hazards. The new CLX RGBW LED Courtesy Light from Shadow-Caster is waterproof to increase visibility above deck and compact for accenting below, without the bulk of standard flush mount fixtures. The front-facing 12V…
Jan 2, 2024 Keep it cradled, or take it with you to conveniently control your JL Audio marine source unit and audiozones from anywhere on deck. JL Audio, a Garmin brand and manufacturer of high-performance marine audio systems, announced the addition of the MMR-25W wireless remote controller to its growing portfolio of MediaMaster® source unit control solutions. Equipped…
Jan 2, 2024 Many small stereo speakers sound tinny and lack the sound pressure level (SPL) to overcome the various noises on a boat. But not the 3–1/2″ Milennia S3501 from RiverPark Marine, formerly ProSpec Electronics. The high-performance mid-range speaker fits into the tightest spaces, produces rich, high-end audio and has a price tag that matches its…
Jan 2, 2024 Nothing beats an electric orbital polisher to bring the sparkle back to a boat. But as its buffing pad builds up dead gelcoat, dirt, oil, wax and compound, it becomes less effective. When this happens, take a Clean-N-Simple Tip from Shurhold – it’s time for Serious Pad Cleaner. Made in the USA, Shurhold Serious…
Dec 19, 2023 Recharging a laptop requires either toting around a bulky charging brick or plugging into one of Hubbell Marine’s USB-C Power Delivery Receptacles. Providing up to 20V/55W, the new outlets quickly repower PCs, and juice-up phones and tablets up to four times faster than traditional adapters. USB-C Power Delivery Receptacles utilize Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology…
Dec 19, 2023 Lifting a boat by its cleats or standard bow eye can damage the vessel and be downright dangerous. Accon Marine’s Round and Oval Lifting Eyes were designed specifically for this purpose. They handle up to 4,000 lbs. when installed correctly. Round and Oval Lifting Eyes are manufactured from marine-grade 316 stainless steel with…