Marine Accessories

A boat trip with music accompaniment seems like a much more exciting prospect than one without music at all.  Boat audio systems have evolved as technology has, much like all other electronic audio devices have over the past few years. 

Waterproof capabilities are a given for marine speakers, and superior construction is another hallmark of quality onboard audio systems, enabling grace under the pressure of potentially difficult marine environments of all kinds.

The first question to ask when considering what type of tow rope to purchase is how valuable whatever you are towing behind your boat really is.  Ski ropes are constructed to withstand consistent loads, while tube ropes will slacken and tauten quickly without control over either.  Some ropes of either type have handles that cannot be removed, which may also be a factor in your choice.

One of the more common causes of fatalities or serious injuries in water sports involve broken or malfunctioning tow ropes.  WSIA, the governing body of the water sports industry, has done extensive testing and research to determine the standard recommended tensile strengths for water sports tow ropes, which are 3,350 pounds of break strength for 3 people or less; 4,100 pounds break strength for four people or less; and 6,000 pounds of break strength for 6 people or less.  Tow ropes may also not be 20 feet or less in length.