Making it’s global debut at the Toronto International Boat Show January 18 to 27th, the new Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke delivers no-hassle portability, reliability and convenience running on alternative clean-burning fuel – whether it’s powering aluminum boats, inflatables or sailboats.
Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting systems, has announced that its advanced LED lighting solutions can now be controlled directly through the latest Simrad NSO and NSS evo3, select GO series* and B&G Zeus3 Glass Helm, Zeus3 and Vulcan series multifunction navigational displays.
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), has announced that its popular line of ECHOMAP™ Plus sonar combination units will now include its new BlueChart g3 and LakeVü g3 cartography products built-in for coastal and inland boating and fishing.
Few things worry boat owners as much as water incursion. The damage can range from a ruined cabin sole to complete loss of the vessel.
Powerboaters and sailors may disagree on how to get around, but they agree that fast is fun. Algae and other marine life clinging to the hull, however, rob a boat of its speed—even with bottom paint.
Keeping a boat spot-free is a constant battle, with many owners resorting to harsh, toxic chemicals and lots of elbow grease. Moldaway from Shurhold Industries is different. It’s an oxygenated cleaner that’s effective on a wide range of surfaces and removes stains the natural way.
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), has announced the Panoptix LiveScope™ LVS12, a new transducer in the award-winning Panoptix LiveScope series that offers both 30-degree forward and 30-degree down real-time scanning sonar views.
Agile Interoperable Solutions (AIS) kicked off its marine availability at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in late 2018. Their products work in Canada as well the U.S.A. and internationally.
Airflow onboard a boat is essential, especially in an engine room. Delta “T” Systems custom-builds its new Louvers to sizes to fit most applications.
Thanks to the introduction of the WhisperPower WP-Sine 12/3000 sine wave inverter, yacht owners no longer need to limit their use of luxury equipment such as an espresso machine or an induction hob on board.
Anchor, dock and tow lines see some pretty rough action, especially in choppy water. And whatever deck hardware they’re tied to shares in the strain—as does everyone on board.
Polishing and buffing with a dirty pad that’s caked with wax or compound splatters material, adds time to the job and can mar the work surface.
DockMaster, a leading marina and marine management software company is excited to bring the power of mobile to its current and new customers.
The Tides Marine SmartSeal® system is designed to detect and warn of various vessel conditions that may lead to shaft seal damage or failure.
EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, announces the availability of its ODYSSEY® Performance Series™ 4D-1300 and 8D-1500 batteries.
SmartPlug Systems’ new Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter provides boat owners with another layer of electrical safety. It shuts down shore power if current leakage is detected. This eliminates potential problems such as dangerous electricity in the water and electrolysis.
Emergency assistance and breakdown firm, River Canal Rescue, has formally launched Bilgeaway – a product it describes as ‘the world’s first truly environmentally-friendly bilge discharge filter’.
In Canada’s boating industry, we often discuss ways to bring in new boaters. Here’s one we just had to share; the strongest and lightest origami canoe ever.
Following the success of the Tiwal 3 (nearly 1,000 boats sold), Tiwal will be presenting their latest little boat at Boot Düsseldorf: Tiwal 2, the inflatable sailing dinghy which is even lighter, more compact, and is ready to sail in 15 minutes. Tiwal intends to make the Tiwal 2 the essential toy aboard cruising boats.
The realization that a macerator pump needs servicing leaves many boat owners sighing with despair. It’s a seriously nasty job. Even if a technician does the dirty work, it’ll take days to get rid of the odor.