June 25, 2014
My Boat Software Offers All Encompassing Boat Organization
My Boat was specifically produced in response to customer demand for an iPad App that would appeal to every boater. Cleverly, it automatically syncs all the data from the company’s hugely popular App for iPhone – ‘What’s on my Boat’.
June 22, 2014
Bavaria Sport 360 – Design In New Dimensions
The SPORT 360 BAVARIA has redefined the design of motor yachts and sets a new milestone in terms of driving dynamics, comfort and space utilization.
June 22, 2014
STA-LOK® Spreader End Tip Cups
Precision engineered in STA-LOK’s UK factory and designed specifically for wire rope 12mm – 19mm, these easy to install stainless steel tip cups prevent thread galling. Supplied with two Stemball Swages and a Stemball, Swage and Forged Bronze Turnbuckle to ensure perfect wire alignment. Standard diagonal angles are 75°/80°, but the cups can be custom finished to meet client specifications.
June 5, 2014
Orion Floating Safety Kits
Orion USCG Approved Signal Kits now packed in floating neoprene zippered bag!
May 22, 2014
JENSEN Marine Introduces 3.5” Bluetooth Round Stereo
ASA Electronics has introduced the MS30BTR, a self-contained AM/FM/USB 3.5”compact Bluetooth stereo. This unique stereo offers boating enthusiasts every feature they are looking for in a compact, simple-to-use design.
May 22, 2014
Watertight Utility Deck and Dock Boxes from Frigibar
Whether used onboard or dockside, storage boxes need to stand up to a lot of use and abuse. U-Series Salty Dog watertight utility deck and dock boxes from Frigibar marry superior quality with exceptional good looks for years of dependable service.
May 22, 2014
SeaBlaze Mini Underwater Light and Cayman Flood Light
It may be small, but it packs a powerful punch! SeaBlaze Mini leverages many of the technologies utilized in the world’s most popular underwater light, SeaBlaze3, for years of trouble free service. With a measured output of more than 700 lumens, and competitively priced and easy to install, there is simply no better value in underwater lighting. Perfect for smaller trailer boats, skiffs, or dinghies. Sold as a pair.
May 22, 2014
Transport Canada Has Released the 2014 Safe Boating Guide
The 2014 Canadian Safe Boating Guide is published by Transport Canada as a resource to make sure that you know the regulations that apply to boating and that you learn more about safe and responsible boating practices.
May 22, 2014
Shurhold Bucket Base Keeps Bucket Right Where You Put It
A five-gallon pail is used for a variety of reasons, including fishing, diving, carrying tools or cleaning. But, this common item can create issues when it slides all over the deck, creating a hazard or damage to delicate surfaces. Shurhold Industries' new Bucket Base is a sturdy ring designed to minimize bucket sliding and toppling, helping prevent the creation of new scratches across the deck.
May 7, 2014
Mercury Enertia Eco Propeller Named Top Product
Boating Industry magazine announced yesterday the Mercury ECO Propeller has been named a 2014 Boating Industry Top Product of the year. The winning products were selected based on many factors, including innovation, impact on the industry and how they advanced their category or created a new category.
May 7, 2014
TRAC Ecological SEWClean Sewage System Cleaner
Clogs and nasty odours can be removed quickly and safely from sewage systems with safe, non-toxic and biodegradable SEWClean® from TRAC Ecological Green Products.
May 2, 2014
Cool As Ice Cap & Flaps
Cool As Ice Caps are specially designed caps w/ detachable pouches to hold a cool pack or ice. Great for any outdoor activity to reduce heat stress, discomfort and fatigue. The washable and durable canvas material w/ sewn in vinyl lining extends the cooling effect and prevents liquid from leaking.
April 30, 2014
Fugawi X-traverse Now Industry’s Largest Downloadable Chart Collection
Software manufacturer Northport Systems Inc. has announced that its popular Fugawi X-Traverse online service now supports over twenty million square miles of coastal, river and lake coverage, making X-Traverse the largest online provider of navigational content in the world. X-Traverse offers more than 160 product options including 45 fishing charts, 105
April 29, 2014
Free Downloadable Varnish Guide from Interlux
Interlux® has produced a handy free guide to help boat owners understand the most common applications of varnish and to offer expert advice for doing your own brightwork.
April 29, 2014
Worlds First SMFD (Smart Multi Function Display) Launched!
Argonaut Computer has announced the release of the new 15″ A615 smart multi function display. Purpose built for marine use, this first to market 15″ device can process multiple marine apps from charting to AIS. Unlike common MFD’s, Argonaut’s SMFD is directly connected to the web and offers unlimited capabilities through access to more than 875, 000 Android apps.
April 24, 2014
New Black Velvet Bimini Top Withstands Winds Up To 33 Knots, Offers UV Protection
MATE USA has introduced the Black Velvet bimini top, designed to withstand wind speeds up to 33 knots. The wind tunnel tested, easy to assemble Black Velvet features a patented plastic cylinder system that
April 11, 2014
Ocean Racing Introduces New Sport Performance Polarized Sunglasses for Sailing and Boating
Leading Sailing Accessories Manufacturer Expands Lifestyle and Sport Performance Sunglasses Range
April 11, 2014
Garmin® Introduces GNX™ Marine Instruments Offering Multiple Backlighting Options and Low Power Consumption
Garmin International Inc.has introduced the GNX 20 and GNX 21, the newest offerings in the premier Garmin marine instrumentation lineup. Boasting fully customizable displays and low power consumption, the GNX 20 and GNX 21 provide the most pivotal marine information for both sail and power boating.
April 11, 2014
New Heavy Duty, High Impact Rub Rails From MATE USA
MATE USA has introduced two patented ranges of heavy duty, high impact rub rails specially designed for yachts, commercial vessels, docks and piers.
April 11, 2014
Afterguard Launces World’s First Heads-Up Display for Performance Sailors
Afterguard System Makes America’s Cup HUD Technology Accessible. New technology company Afterguard is proud to announce the launch of its new Heads-up Display (HUD) for sailboat racing.
April 11, 2014
SureShade Receives Patent Approval in Canada for Marine Shade System
SureShade, the designer and manufacturer of retractable sunshade systems for the marine industry, announces a Notice of Approval for a technology patent on their automated tele-frame boat shade system in Canadian boat building markets. The expanded patent coverage adds to patents previously secured in the U.S., along with approvals for international patents in Europe and China.
March 26, 2014
Wireless Key Fob Remotely Controls Bow and Stern Thrusters
Joystick-operated bow and stern thrusters from Sideshift make docking and other close maneuvers safe and simple. For further convenience, enhanced boat control now rests in the palm of one’s hand, with the Sideshift wireless key fob. It enables remote operation of Sideshift thrusters, even from the dock.
March 26, 2014
LED Light Quickly Mounts Anywhere to Provide Brilliant Shine
Small, eco-friendly and tough enough for boating and the outdoors, the SolLight RailLight from Davis Instruments delivers brilliant illumination to cockpits, cabins or decks without owners having to drill holes, run wires or worry about draining batteries. The RailLight is a stainless steel, solar-powered LED light that quickly and securely clamps onto any railing from 7/8″ to 1-1/4″ diameter with a tough nylon clamp that adjusts the light to any height or angle.
March 26, 2014
Bambooee Reusable Bamboo Towels
It’s usually pretty difficult to bring food and drinks, laughs and good times outside without creating a mess. Don’t worry about a daunting clean up after a nice outdoor picnic. Bring Bambooee reusable bamboo towels and be ready to stay clean while keeping it green. Made of certified organic and sustainable earth-friend bamboo, they are thicker and more absorbent than even the lux paper towels.
March 25, 2014
TRAC Ecological Barnacle Buster
Marine growth build-up is the #1 reason water cooled equipment malfunctions. These deposits will reduce equipment effectiveness which will often result in costly downtime. Even a thin layer of growth – as little as 1/64” – can result in a 15% decrease in efficiency.
March 25, 2014
Being Lazy Becomes Desirable
Following one’s passion can sound a bit cliché at times, but not so for two young Sarasota-based entrepreneurs. Craig Rapihana and Chris Juall loved being lazy so much they perfected the art of it – and turned it into a brilliantly branded business that launched just a year ago. Lazy Bunz manufactures unique products to make laziness just what it’s intended to be – relaxing!
March 19, 2014
GOST Demos of Global Remote Marine Security, Monitoring, Video Surveillance & GPS Tracking Systems
The GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies) Nav-Tracker line of GPS tracking systems utilitzes the Inmarsat Satellite Constellation for all communication and control, providing complete global coverage everywhere in the world except the extreme poles.
March 19, 2014
Interlux Introduces New Micron® CF (Copper Free)
Interlux® introduces the latest addition to the company’s premier performance Micron® antifouling product line, Micron® CF (Copper Free). Micron CF not only offers best-in-class performance in the copper-free category of paints, it also offers the longevity that boat owners have come to expect from traditional, copper-based antifoulings.
February 26, 2014
Handmade Dory Being Sold – Project Supports Coastal Preservation in NS
Young Adventurer Sets Out to Sea in Hand Built Dory to Celebrate Coastal Preservation in NS Peter L’Esperance departed from Halifax’s Northwest Arm on Aug 1st, 2013 in his hand-crafted dory,to begin a 10 day rowing adventure in support of efforts to protect Nova Scotia’s coastal legacy.
February 21, 2014
Pettit Marine Introduces Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier
Pettit Marine Paint has announced its newest protective coating, Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier. The easy-to-use aerosol spray shields bare metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper, bronze, galvanized steel and lead. Offering superior protection above and below the waterline, Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier’s exclusive high quality
February 19, 2014
West Marine’s Top Picks for 2014
Simrad NSS9 evo2 Series: The NSS evo2 combines form, fit and function in an easy-to-use, multifunction device. The integrated NSS evo2 MFD features a sleek display with TouchSensibleTM multi-touch interaction. TouchSensible provides precision interaction in any sea condition with its logical keypad input and rotary, push-to-enter knob. Plus, Simrad’s GoFree WiFi option allows viewing and control from compatible smart phones.
February 19, 2014
New Hydro-Balance™ technology from Evolution
Evolution’s new Hydro-Balance™ technology actively compensates for hydraulic system elasticity caused by air bubbles trapped in the steering system, flex in hose and piping, and variable valve performance.
February 19, 2014
New Dragonfly7 steps up the screen-size with a best-in-class 7” widescreen display
Since its launch last year, Dragonfly’s high-performance, dual-channel CHIRP sonar and GPS chartplotter combination has taken the fishing world by storm; bringing the power and crisp detail of advanced CHIRP DownVision™sonar to inland and coastal anglers at a very affordable price. The new Dragonfly7 steps up the screen-size with a best-in-class 7” widescreen display and comes with the added advantage of optional overhead mounting, whilst maintaining tilt-and-swivel capability.
February 18, 2014
Hydro Flask is Ideal for Keeping Beverages Hotter and Colder on the Water
Cold up to 24 hours, Hot up to 12 hours, perfect for the boating lifestyle. Hydro Flask utilizes the most innovative technology in beverage temperature presevation and convenience and reinforces a socially responsible business. Double-wall vaccuum insulation, BPA-free materials, food grade stainless steel, a range of fun, durable colors and a charitable arm called 5% Back makes Hydro Flask the most useful drinking container in your collection and peace of mind
February 18, 2014
GOST NT-Evolution 2.0 Security, Monitoring, and Tracking System
Lumishore Ltd., the world’s leading Underwater LED lights manufacturer, has partnered with marine security, tracking and monitoring systems supplier GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies) to add additional value to GOST’s award-winning systems.
February 18, 2014
Lehr debuts new 15 hp propane-powered outboard
Since Lehr Outboard’s entrance into the marine industry just a few years ago, the rapidly expanding company has been turning heads and winning technology awards for its innovative small, clean-burning, propane-fueled four-stroke engines.
February 18, 2014
EZ Splice™ Makes It Easy To Splice Any Rope, Line Or Bungee Cord
Construct a reliable custom splice on any type of rope, line or bungee cord in just a few minutes with the EZ Splice™ Fastener.
January 30, 2014
New Brush Makes Cleaning Rope Super Simple
When dock lines and ropes get grimy and grungy, they’re not always so easy to clean. But, with Shurhold Industries’ new Flexible Rope & Cord Brush, the process just got more convenient. This new brush is the best way to clean 1/2″ to 1″ diameter rope. Simple to use and easy to store, the flexible Rope & Cord brush is ideal for use on twisted and braided lines and other tubular items, such as rub rails, hoses
January 29, 2014
Helly Hansen Rolls Out New Sailing Apparel for 2014
As we dream of the snow melting and the 2014 boating season ahead some of the latest Helly Hansen apparel for sailing. Everything from old-school lifestyle to high-tech offshore to Helly Hansen’s newest, innovative piece, the Crew H2 Flow Jacket (a staple of the Volvo Ocean Race crew’s uniforms) will offer you everything you need to start the 2014 sailing season in style and comfort.