Firefighters gave a new electronic battery wrap the highest safety rating after a true trial-by-fire. Specifically, testers at the Polk County Fire Central Station in Oregon, drove a nail through a lithium-ion battery cell wrapped inPACT® Thermo ShieldTM TR SleeveTM to blow it up to prove the paper wrap would contain the fire.
Few onboard navigation devices are as convenient as the X-11Y SportAbout Handheld magnetic compass from Ritchie Navigation. Simple to use, it provides a quick and accurate heading fix and is ideal for determining the relative bearing of other vessels.
This fall, RiteAire Marine™ is rolling out the next generation of its RAM Whole-Boat Dehumidification System, which has reduced humidity in yacht interiors to healthy, comfortable levels by distributing dry air via the yacht’s own ductwork since 2013.
As marine growth accumulates on its blades, boat propellers markedly lose efficiency. SEAJET PellerClean from Lewis Marine is the simple, eco-friendly way to keep running gear sparkling clean for up to two years.
One of the great joys of boating is the freedom to explore distant shores. But the availability of clean, safe dockside power at remote ports of call can never be guaranteed.
Introducing Thermavance™ seat cooling and heating technology for the marine industry. An industry first, Thermavance allows seats exposed to the elements to be cooled or heated by one graphene-based system that can be packaged within almost any seat design, creating a human-scaled climate control system.
While outdoor fabrics will provide years of trouble-free performance, they still require periodic maintenance. The simplest and fastest way to protect both those made of natural fibers and of acrylic materials is with the powerful duo of Water Repellent and Seam Sealer from Iosso Products.
Sunstream Boat Lifts, manufacturer of free-standing and free-floating boat lifts and the SwiftShield Automatic Boat Cover System, has announced that it has reinvented hydraulic power systems with the Sunstream Power System (SPS™).
Quick Spa, one of the world’s leading companies specializing in the production of nautical equipment, was proud to introduce the new Olympic anchors at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023.
For generations, recreational and commercial boat owners have put up with finicky, inaccurate internal mechanical float sensors on holding tanks, as well as the ensuing hassles of maintenance and repair.
Zhik’s new Seaboot 700 is extremely lightweight and flexible, giving the agility, feel and comfort of a modern trainer around the deck. Making clumpy boots a thing of the past, the boots weigh just 500g per boot and are designed for full-on offshore conditions yet light and versatile for moderate coastal cruising or racing.
The Albin Group team will be on deck at IBEX 2023, October 3-5 at the Tampa Convention Center with a live demonstration of albinus® bilge pump systems.
The new Dolphin PRO Evo3 Battery Chargers from Scandvik incorporate the latest charging technologies in compact, lightweight, easy to install units. See them at IBEX 2023, October 3-5 at the Tampa Convention Center.
Mastervolt, a global leader in innovative autonomous power solutions, has announced the launch of its 36V and 48V Mac Plus DC-DC chargers.
Lippert Components Inc., a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, introduces the new Axis™ Shallow Water Anchor by Lewmar®, a Lippert company…
The first of its kind, Brownell BL8AIR Air-Hydraulic Boat Lift System allows builders, dealers, yards and transporters to lift large vessels up to 32,000lb (14514.94 kg) with a complete set of four lifts.
On September 12, 2023, Garmin unveiled its flagship GPSMAP® 9000 chartplotter series designed for captains who demand the best. Available with 19”, 22”, 24” or 27” touchscreen displays, these all-in-one chartplotters offer stunning 4K resolution with edge-to-edge clarity, powered by a processor that’s seven-times faster than previous generations.
AT the end of August, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation introduced the Avator™ 20e and 35e electric propulsion systems. The new models join Mercury’s electric propulsion lineup alongside the award-winning Avator 7.5e outboard, which launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January.
On September 6th, Garmin announced the addition of two radars to the magnetron lineup, the GMR™ xHD3/HD3 dome radar series. These new radars provide high-definition imaging and the latest platform technology to give boaters, sailors and anglers extra peace of mind on the water.
Chocks that hold mooring lines in position enhance the functionality of any boat but can be difficult to install where they’re needed most, such as over bulkheads, adjacent to railings, on swim platforms or on narrow deck spaces.