Sept 17, 2024 Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation and Mercury Racing launched two new Racing outboards on the opening day of the Cannes Yachting Festival. In addition, this week Mercury also announced new color options for the 150hp FourStroke, and introduced a new mid-range Jet outboard engine. New Mercury Racing 150R/200R During a media…
Sept 17, 2024 High-definition cameras built for Garmin chartplotters can provide distance markers and guidance lines to enhance situational awareness when docking in tight quarters. Garmin has just announced the GC™ 245 and GC 255 marine cameras that are purpose-built to enhance proximity awareness and confidence at the dock. Featuring on-screen distance markers1 and guidance lines, these cameras can help provide peace…
Sept 10, 2024 The Swobbit® System of professional-grade boat cleaning tools is now available with a lightweight, carbon fibre telescoping Perfect Pole handle compatible with all Swobbit accessories. The Swobbit Lite Perfect Pole weighs just 1.6lbs (594 grams), features a unique easy-grip texture and telescopes from 6’-11’. The handle is the most important product in…
Sept 10, 2024 Snaps that won’t catch and zippers that jam due to dirt, corrosion and fabric shrinkage don’t have to cause headaches. Iosso E-Z Snap Zipper & Snap Lubricant is the fast and easy way to renew outdoor plastic and metal fasteners to get them operating smoothly again. Made in the USA, E-Z Snap…
Sept 10, 2024 Too often, DC-powered electric fishing reels are connected to a sketchy and dangerous power source such as a spare 12V car battery or, worse, an AC outlet. The simple solution to keep people safe and the vessel’s electrical system up and running is to install 30A 28V DC Electric Fishing Reel Devices from…
GN Espace stand J324 at the Southampton Boat Show Sept 10, 2024 Specialist galley manufacturer GN Espace will show a range of advanced and eco-conscious electric induction cookers, hobs and ovens at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show. The company will demonstrate a wide range of space saving and sleek looking galley solutions, plus the…
Sept 10, 2024 Aquatic pollution presents significant challenges for marinas, impacting both the environment and operational efficiency. Plastics, hydrocarbons, seaweeds, invasive plants, and sedimentation create complex and costly issues: Plastics: Larger items can become entangled in boat propellers, while small debris may enter engine cooling systems or water intakes, leading to blockages and overheating. Hydrocarbons:…
Sept 3, 2024 With marine stereos, flexibility, sound quality and durability are key attributes. The award-winning JBL JAM5000N source unit from RiverPark Marine checks a long list of must-have boxes and fills in many more — at a price point that’s hard to beat. The all-weather JBL JAM5000N features a 2.8″ full-color TFT display with MFi…
Sept 3, 2024 When chasing wary fish in skinny water, a push pole can make or break the day. However, securing these long items on deck has always been problematic, especially when hardware creates a snag point. Innovative Flush-Mounted Push Pole Holders from Accon Marine are the smart solution. They flip down into their base when…
Aug 27, 2024 In the world of boating, there’s a new tool that’s quickly becoming a must-have for anyone who spends time on the water. The BEHR CLAW, a straightforward and reliable device, is making waves for its ability to simplify boat retrieval and towing. The BEHR CLAW was developed by a seasoned boater with years…
Aug 27, 2024 The TACO Marine Custom Seating Program gives boat owners the opportunity to design their helm chair in a variety of configurations and color combinations. Customization is available for 13 different seats, including the TACO Capri Deluxe Helm Chairs, the Boca Sport Chair, the Abaco Sport Bench and the Anclote Bucket Seat. Each custom chair…
Aug 27, 2024 Anyone who has fought with a zipper that won’t close or a snap that’s stuck knows the headaches it can create. The remedy is Snap Stick from Shurhold. This water-resistant lubricant and protectant is easy to apply and was designed specifically for outdoor plastic and metal hardware. Unlike sprays or gels that can stain…
Aug 27, 2024 The TACO Marine ShadeFin Mini is designed to provide convenient and easy-to-use shade with virtually unlimited angle adjustment for bass boats, flats boats, bay boats, kayaks, pontoons, skiffs and any boat with limited-to-no coverage from the sun. With a variety of mounting options, ShadeFin Mini is simple to setup wherever extra protection from the…
Aug 27, 2024 Minimalist and multi-purpose – it’s sure to ring bells, without the whistles Mustang Survival, the Canadian brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, has announced the launch of the Quadra Dry Suit. This brand-new minimalist, multi-purpose dry suit is designed for those who enjoy shorter-duration water activities and is available in men’s and women’s versions. The…
Aug 20, 2024 Marine sanitation hose has a distinctive way of letting boat owners know it needs replacing. Raritan makes this unwelcome task easy with Sani/Flex Odor Shield Marine Hose. The 1.5″ and 1″ hose is incredibly flexible and bends around tight corners without kinking, so installation is fast and painless. Sani/Flex Odor Shield hose is manufactured…
Aug 20, 2024 Garmin is excited to announce the Garmin Spectra™ LED control module—a compact lighting controller that makes it easy to control onboard LED lights from a compatible Garmin chartplotter or the ActiveCaptain® app on a compatible smartphone. Garmin Spectra lets boaters control LED illumination for JL Audio and Fusion® marine speakers, subwoofers and wake tower speakers, along with strip,…
Aug 13, 2024 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is set to launch its ‘plug and play’ E-Saildrive range to the global market at this year’s Newport International Boat Show (September 12-15), which is the marine engine innovators eagerly anticipated first step into electric propulsion. It is designed to give boaters a seamless transition to electric power…
CMP Group Ltd. Announces Sustainable Partnership for Marine Environmental Protection Aug 13, 2024 CMP Group Ltd. (Canada) is proud to announce a partnership with Piombino Tech S.R.L. (Italy) & Quality Mark Inc. (USA) aimed at revolutionizing marine environmental protection with the introduction of the new SMartyr SCP System (Sustainable Corrosion Protection). This innovative product complements…
Aug 13, 2024 Sponsored AIRMAR’s DST810 Smart™ Multisensor (depth/speed/water temperature), featuring Gen2 paddlewheel, excels at low speeds, delivering an ultra-responsive start-up speed at only 0.3 knots. Speed-thru-water readings from the DST810 become linear at 0.6 knots, and as the boat accelerates, readings remain accurate, smooth, and steady due to a 5.7 Hz (5X per second)…
Aug 6, 2024 Most boat owners shy away from drilling into their hull or deck, even for gear that’ll be used every time they’re on the water. That’s what makes the new Transducer Mount from SeaSucker so unbeatable. It temporarily secures a sonar transducer to any non-porous surface with 240 pounds of holding strength—more than enough to…