Plastic hinges make more sense than metal
Few people think about hinges until they begin to corrode and squeak and become difficult to operate. On a boat, Plastic Hinges from Beckson Marine make more sense than metal.
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Compact Antenna Brings TV/FM Onboard
Televisions on a boat are increasingly commonplace. With the simple-to-install Glomex Avior VT300 Omnidirectional TV/FM antenna from GA Communications, it’s never been easier to bring analog and digital broadcasts onboard—at a price that’s hard to ignore.
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One-step solution to bringing new life to gelcoat
Sunlight, dirt, salt and calcium deposits can make even a late-model boat look old and tired. Fiberglass Reconditioner from Iosso Products is the fast and easy one-step solution to bringing new life back to faded gelcoat.
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Contemporary pull-up cleats check all the boxes
When in use, traditional fixed cleats are quite utilitarian. But they’re also trip and snag hazards, much to an owner’s dismay, and take away from the clean lines of a modern boat.
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Crash-proof wind indicator for dinghies & catamarans
Dinghy and catamaran sailors are used to the occasional capsize—sometimes in spectacular fashion. Hitting the water at speed can cause run-of-the-mill wind indicators to bend, break or snap off. But not the Windex® 6 Dinghy from Windex Development AB, the originator of the modern wind indicator.
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Baitwell drain won’t clog or restrict water flow
It’s one thing to reach in and unclog a baitwell drain screen and quite another to discover something is stuck deep within a thru-hull hose. The Baitwell Gravity Drain Assembly model G-2 from Beckson Marine prevents both scenarios. Uniquely designed, it protects against clogging without restricting water flow.
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ABYC compliant Lithium Power Systems made possible with new products from Battle Born Batteries
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DFLI), maker of Battle Born Batteries and an industry leader in energy storage, brings a new level of reliability, safety and innovation to the marine industry with the announcement of its new Dragonfly IntelLigence™ product line…
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Mercury Racing unleashes new V10 400R High-Performance Outboard
Boating Industry Canada News Week was on hand in Miami for the 50th Anniversary celebrations for Mercury Racing and the introduction of the new Mercury Racing V10 400R High-Performance Outboard.
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Furuno goes big with new NavNet TZtouchXL Ultra-Sharp 22″ & 24″ TZtouchXL MFDs
Over the years, Furuno has done an exceptional job listening to their customers by developing new software features and adding a smaller 9″ display to their NavNet TZtouch3 product line.
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The Yacht Group to Debut Maximo™/Supremo™, world’s first wireless wi-fi managed & radio frequency-controlled systems for boats
The Yacht Group, continuously innovating and producing technology for the control, maneuverability and back lighting systems for the marine industry, debuts its premier Yacht Controller Maximo™ and Yacht Controller Supremo™ (for superyachts) systems at the 2023 Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show®.
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SmartPlug enhances 16A & 32A power connectors
SmartPlug Systems, the leading manufacturer of safety-focused shore power equipment, has enhanced the European-compliant 16A/230V and 32A/230V models of its connector with new BF16 and BF32 cord seals.
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RELiON® Battery Unveils New RB100-HP Lithium Starting Battery
The enhanced battery is the first lithium-ion starting battery to be evaluated and approved for use with select Mercury outboards. RELiON® Battery, a global leader in the development of lithium batteries, has announced the launch of its enhanced RB100-HP lithium battery…
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Electric telescopic shade provides versatile sun relief
As boat buyers walk the aisles of the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, they’ll view one of the most innovative comfort solutions available: the electric-powered Telescopic Shade 2500 from Webasto.
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Quick Release Drink Holders install where others won’t
Plentiful drink holders have become expected amenities on today’s boats but can be tricky to retrofit to older models, especially if the owner is uncomfortable taking a hole saw to their vessel or unsure of the precise location of hidden wiring and plumbing lines.
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Web connectivity made easy with internet device
The need for onboard web connectivity has become commonplace—for both vessel systems and passengers and crew. The Glomex weBBoat® Link IT1304 series of Internet devices from GA Communications offers scalable solutions to receive satellite, Wi-Fi and North American 3G/4G cellular signals up to 20 miles offshore.
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Popular Speed/Temp Multisensors reinvented by Gen2
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to introduce their high-performance speed-through water/temperature ST900 and ST950 thru-hull multisensors.
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Mobile devices kept safe with Bluetooth controller
Whether playing a downloaded collection of songs or streaming a favorite music channel, it’s common to use tablets and cell phones as entertainment hubs. And with the award-winning Infinity by Harman INF-BC4 Pre-Amp Bluetooth Controller from ProSpec Electronics…
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Garmin expands popular ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series with new features and touchscreen design
Garmin has announced their new ECHOMAP™ UHD2 series chartplotters that offer anglers premium features like Ultra High-Definition sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with an included one-year subscription to daily map updates…
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Zipper and snap headaches are gone with Iosso
While few would go back to the days of outdoor fabrics with laces and buttons, zippers and snaps can be frustrating to use when they stick and jam due to dirt and corrosion. And when the material they’re attached to has shrunk due to UV exposure, it’s doubly difficult.
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With Shurhold, gelcoat restoration is simple
Exposed to UV rays and windborne dirt and salt, even a late-model boat can appear old and worn-out when its gelcoat turns dull and chalky. Washing and waxing aren’t enough; it needs polishing—a task that’s not as overwhelming as it seems.
