Poorly bedded hardware and fittings not only develop into annoying drips, but can cause core rot if left unattended. Marine Silicone Rubber Sealant from BoatLIFE is the premium, all-purpose solution that’s easy to work and protects for years—even in intense environmental conditions.
Many OEMs and owners still opt for round instrument displays. The VL Flex 52 gauge from Veratron is a simple and cost-effective solution that competes head-to-head with multifunction TFT screens for usability. A unique all-in-one design supports a broad range of sensors. It can be programmed for up to 22 sets of data with a tap from a mobile device.
Battery banks are often hard to reach, so when electrolyte levels drop and it’s time to add water to them, it can be a chore. Flow-Rite’s innovative Pro-Fill Onboard Battery Watering System makes it fast and easy to perform this routine maintenance.
Emerson has modified its AVENTICS Marex 3D Joystick system for easy integration into existing vessels. Designed to enable single-handed operation of yachts, speedboats and pleasure craft, the joystick system provides the user with outstanding precision, for stress-free and safe maneuvers. Optional dynamic positioning features round off the convenience package.
Who could have imagined it would get this easy? With Epifanes Poly-urethane yacht coatings, all it takes is rolling and it rolls beautifully — with a four-inch, high-density foam roller and without all the painstaking overspray protection that spray painting requires or the double-fisted duty of rolling and tipping.
It only takes one foggy, disorienting day on the water to make a boat owner understand the value of a compass. The SuperSport Venture SS-PR2 from Ritchie Navigation is the ideal new or replacement magnetic compass for boats from 16′ to 35′ in length.
Whether on an outboard or sterndrive, the lower unit needs clean, fresh gearcase oil for continued reliability and to extend its overall service life. While changing gearcase oil is a simple DIY task typically done once a year or every 100 hours, a premium product should be used. Fully synthetic LIQUI-MOLY Marine High Performance Gear Oil SAE 85W-90 is the ideal choice.
Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, announced today that it has developed an interface that allows complete compatibility with a wide variety of digital (CANbus) and analog engine and thruster controls. Additionally, they have custom-made splitter cables for easy connection to existing controls with plug-and-play simplicity.
ShoreMaster, LLC from Minnesota, a leading manufacturer of waterfront lifts, announced this Fall the launch of its latest and most versatile hydraulic lift model yet – the TruLift.
The sleek, low-profile navigation light fits V11-9960, V11-9950 and V11-9990 SuproFlex profiles, meets ABYC and USCG requirements for both sail and powerboats and has a water-resistant IP68 rating for hours of maintenance-free use. Sold in pairs with one 3-watt port (red) light and one 2-watt starboard (green) light.
Without filtration, cooling pumps and hoses used for propulsion, auxiliary and generator engines will become clogged with waterborne debris. If this happens, it means an expensive, time-consuming repair.
“Overall, a better and more comfortable ride.” That’s what Bob Konz, captain of the 71-ft. Jim Smith custom sportfishing yacht Fantasia, had to say after the installation of a Humphree stabilization system.
Not removing moisture and salt spray from marine engine intake air can cause a decrease in fuel burn rate and an increase in combustion duration. This opens the door to poor ignition and potential misfires.
No one wants to nail into the side of a boat to hang holiday decorations as they might on a house. With the new white Wreath Hanger from SeaSucker, they don’t have to. Attached to any clean, non-porous surface, it holds up to 120 pounds—enough to hang a plastic Frosty.
Iris Innovations, specializing in affordable on-board camera security and situational awareness systems, has announced the launch of the industry’s first, fully-integrated command and control system for boat cameras and alarms – CMAC, as well as IrisControl, a new HTML5 application to run on OneHelm™, a third-party application platform by Garmin®.
Safety-minded owners whose boats have a 30A SmartPlug installed often don’t know what kind of marina pedestal connection they’ll find when they travel. For them, SmartPlug Systems Pigtail Adapters are essential equipment.
As ports age, lenses haze and frames and gaskets crack and begin to leak. Replacing them is what’s needed, but finding an OEM part for an older boat can often be next to impossible. Beckson Marine has the solution. It offers its legendary Newport™ Self Drain and Rain Drain Opening and matching Fixed Ports in a wide range of sizes to fit virtually any need.
World leading manufacturer of Rigid-Inflatable Boats (RIB), Zodiac Nautic, have installed space efficient Dometic products on their new flagship Zodiac Medline 9 range.
In early 2020, Furuno introduced NavNet TZtouch3, setting the standard for MFDs by packing powerful features and functions into super-bright and responsive IPS displays. These units are not only the most powerful MFDs on the market, but also the easiest to use, with a variety of screen sizes and interface options to suit any boating style or size of vessel.
Furuno USA invites you to join them for a LIVE streaming premiere of some new technology for 2021. Be among the first in the world to learn about a brand new MFD, with a full walk-through of its features and options.