“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.
Hubbell Marine expands its comprehensive offering of quality electrical connection components with a new product line. Its Intelligent Dockside Power Pedestals draw upon the company’s 132-year legacy of innovative technology and safety.
Introducing Indie Marine, a new Canadian marine supply importer whose goal is to bring the highest quality and most innovative marine products from around the world to Canadian dealers and their customers. Their first featured product line is the TeamO Marine Inflatable PFDs from the UK that comes equipped with a potential life-saving technology called BackTow.
With growing demand being placed on onboard electrical power supplies these days, it’s an ideal time to refresh dated lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LEDs. Hella marine EuroLED 95 Down Lights draw little power while providing clean, even illumination. And, their indoor/outdoor rating enables the creation of an integrated look throughout a vessel, from salon to aft deck.
Tasked with scrubbing non-skid and hardware during frequent routine maintenance, few tools take the abuse that a boat brush does. Many begin to lose bristles as soon as they’re put into use. Others are simply too coarse to clean delicate, easily scratched surfaces like gelcoat, paint and vinyl graphics.
Few things sparkle on the water like a freshly-waxed hull, but to get that showroom shine, preparing the surface is essential. Fiberglass Rubbing Compound from BoatLIFE® is the fastest and easiest way to make the gelcoat clean, smooth and ready for waxing without the backbreaking work.
Lunasea Lighting has introduced an innovative new water safety device designed for child and pet safety. This complete safety system incorporates improved packaging other devices simply don’t offer, allowing for increased convenience and most importantly, greater peace of mind.
Many polymer marine valves will only accept unique fittings. Not so with the new full-flow Diverter Y Valve from Raritan Engineering. It’ll take any standard 1-1/2″ NPT fitting commonly available from a plumbing supply or hardware store, reducing costs and installation time.
With sonar, radar, GPS and a growing range of electrical equipment onboard, today’s boats require unprecedented levels of DC power. Efficient and durable LED Surface Strip Lamps from Hella marine deliver 250 lumens of bright, even illumination while consuming less than 3W. They’re the answer to providing safe, dependable lighting with minimal power draw.
Leading non-skid pattern manufacturer Gibco Flex-Mold introduced their G4 100 series non-skid to visitors to the Flex-Mold virtual booth during the IBEX 2020 Online Experience.
Easy to be mounted to all major outboard brands and integrated with existing steering systems, the latest innovation brings smooth and easy power steering to mechanically steered outboard powered boats.
Some owners forego installing a compass on board due to lack of space or thinking their boat is too small—a decision often regretted when fog rolls in or dusk comes earlier than expected. The Helmsman HB-740 from Ritchie Navigation is the ideal solution.