May 30, 2024
Tricking out a new Lagoon 42
I recently had the pleasure of checking out a brand-new Lagoon 42 catamaran to see what it came with, in the way of factory installed electronics and what you could add to make it comfortable for cruising off grid. The proud new owners were seeking extended cruising independence, energy efficiency and the comfort and quiet of generator-free mooring in Georgian Bay.
June 21, 2023
Mercury Racing introduces new Supercharged V8 500R Model
Mercury Racing elevates outboard engine power and techn…
June 20, 2023
Gear: Adapter Enables Visiting 30-Amp Ports
Boaters who enjoy exploring risk disappointment when th…
April 19, 2023
State of the Electric Boat Market
There is a chart used by marketers and historians that tracks how quickly any new technology – from cars to radios to microwave ovens to smartphones – is taken up by a population.
January 10, 2023
New products: Mercury Marine introduces the Avator 7.5e electric outboard
On January 4th, 2023, Mercury Marine introduced the Avator™ 7.5e electric outboard at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Avator is Mercury’s next step forward in marine innovation and the 7.5e model is the first in a series of electric outboard products to be released in 2023.
November 10, 2022
CRANK UP THE TUNES!
Enhance your music listening experience onboard this season with JL Audio’s Marine Coaxial Speakers.
September 6, 2022
Electric: Elco Offers New Smaller, Lighter Electric Inboard Motors
The first builder of electric boats, founded in 1893, Elco now introduces new designs of its EP-6, EP-12 and EP-20 inboard motors that are half the weight and one-third smaller in length and height than previous models.
June 7, 2022
Gear: Smartplug cordsets: easier, more efficient
When the twist-type connector was invented in 1938, production boats were made of wood and didn’t have power-hungry electrical components. In today’s vessels, utilizing state-of-the-art materials and technologies is the norm, including the revolutionary SmartPlug Dual Configuration Cordset.
March 23, 2022
Electric Flier: New Electric Hydrofoiling Yacht
Commissioned by the owner of the 2020 UK-built sailing/electric yacht Geist, the 35’ Electric Flier is an electrically powered sportboat made out of wood. She will be built by Spirit Yachts, which was founded in 1993 to give connoisseurs a wooden alternative to fiberglass production boats.
March 9, 2022
Mercury Marine announces bold new vision with its Avator™ electric outboard concept
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced its Avator™ electric outboard concept, representing Mercury’s next step in marine innovation, advanced technology, and engineering.
December 21, 2021
Electric outboards rule Part II
Two years of COVID-19-pent-up marine-product introductions burst forth on the world’s largest marine-equipment stage — METSTRADE — two weeks ago in Amsterdam.
December 7, 2021
Electric outboards rule at European boat show
Two years of COVID-19-pent-up marine-product introductions burst forth on the world’s largest marine-equipment stage — METSTRADE — two weeks ago in Amsterdam. Most significant were TEN electric outboard motors with stated horsepower from 1 to 267.
November 10, 2021
Vision Marine Technologies Partners with Linamar Corporation Subsidiary McLaren Engineering on E-Motion™ Fully Electric Outboard Motor
Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. announced on October 26th that it has executed a Manufacture and Supply Agreement (“MSA”) with Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR), a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developer of highly engineered products.
October 27, 2021
ACR Electronics Launches Ultra-Bright LED Searchlights
The new ACR Electronics RCL-85 and RCL-95 ultra-bright remote-controlled LED searchlights have been launched to offer a range of boaters an affordable and reliable solution to enhance visibility in all conditions.
September 22, 2021
Introducing Kanvaslight®, an Illuminating fabric using woven optical fibers and LED lights
Kanvaslight® was specifically engineered for a long life in a salty, sun-drenched environment. The system invented by Guardtex is UL certified in North America and received the CE certification in Europe. Kanvaslight® is the only illuminating fabric integrated into a canvas that is available in the market.
May 18, 2021
Lithium Powered Portable Power Station – carry power anywhere you need it
The Grengine UltraLite and an ultra-portable folding 80-Watt solar panel. Combine the versatility of the UltraLite with a solar panel that weighs 1.8 kg and folds up to 35 x 19 x 9.5 cm.
April 7, 2021
Compact Hella lightbar delivers massive illumination
When bright white light is needed on board, a compact Sea Hawk-350 LED Light Bar from Hella marine delivers massive illumination with many options. Not only is it available in spread or spot light patterns, but also switches from high to low power as needed.
April 6, 2021
TOTAL BATTERY ADDS EXPION 360 TO ITS CURRENT WIDE RANGE OF LITHIUM BATTERY OFFERINGS
Premium Lithium Power Anywhere, Anytime. Expion360 produces advanced premium lithium batteries for all your Marine, Golf, RV, Industrial, Residential and Off-The-Grid needs.
February 16, 2021
Luxor 50 Watt Multi Functional Stainless Steel Transom Underwater Light
With a 120 Degree Emitting Angle, 9 to 32 Volt DC Fused Input, constructed in a rugged 316 marine grade stainless steel housing, and built-in internal driver powers the Cree LED chips, this IP68 waterproof rating is perfect for bright, two-colour underwater lighting all packaged into one light.
November 4, 2020
Efficient LED lights are a brilliant update
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.