Marine Accessories

Traditional round fenders tend to roll up from contact with docks, leaving your boat unprotected. They’re also bulky to stow. Boats with step-down gunwales are especially vulnerable to damage from docks. HULL HUGR Contour Fenders stay put and stow conveniently under boat seats. They hinge to wrap around the gunwale and hull, following the contours of the boat. All HULL HUGRs are constructed with a tough marine grade rip proof tri-laminate cover, with closed cell foam inside. Durable polycarbonate grommets at each end allow you to hang them from cleats. Size: 30” long x 6” wide x 4” thick. Fenders are a must to have in your marine accessories for your boat.

It is now vacation time and we all want to get the most out of our vacation which includes not getting lost and wasting a lot of time so I think the best advise is to have a Handheld GPS which will let you spend more time with pleasure things than bad time lost trying to find out where you are at. A lot of us will be going on vacation to go boating or many other water sports and this is where a Handheld GPS device will help us have a lot more time doing what we do best which is have fun, their is several good Handheld GPS companies out their and a wide variety of prices and I am sure one will fit your needs.

Trim Tabs

Boats achieve their best possible running attitude at or near full speed and lightly loaded. As the boat slows from maximum speed it will begin to settle at the stern or “squat”. And as every boater has experienced, weight can vary to extremes by adding passengers, fuel, and gear. Uneven weight distribution makes the boat harder to handle, difficult to get up on plane, and usually results in some listing to port or starboard.

Large and small boats benefit from trim tabs for the same reasons—they get the boat out of the hole and on plane quickly, they correct for uneven weight distribution, improve speed, safety, and overall boat performance. A common complaint is “I only have two speeds—trolling and full throttle.” With trim tabs a boat
can perform at intermediate speeds while staying on plane this is where Bennett Trim Tabs will help.

The Benefits of Adding Trim Tabs
• Performance—Trim tabs increase speed, reduce pounding, correct listing, eliminate porpoising and offset prop torque.
• Efficiency—Reduce fuel consumption, reduce engine laboring, and eliminate squatting.
• Safety—Improve visibility, reduce wake size, improve handling, and reduce hull stress.

How They Work and What They Do
Trim tabs usually consist of two adjustable stainless steel planes mounted at the transom of the boat. Controlled by a hydraulic power unit, the tabs can move up and down when activated by the boater.

Think ailerons and elevators on an airplane. Trim tabs do much the same thing for a boat. They provide lift in order to compensate for changes in speed, weight distribution, and water conditions. When they are deflected downward, the water force on the trim tab creates upward pressure, raising the stern and reducing hull resistance. The surface area of the tab, the angle of deflection, and the speed of the boat all contribute to greater lift.

Getting on Plane
In order to get on plane faster, boaters often have to ask passengers to move forward. With the additional lift from the trim tabs, the boat will spend less time operating in the inefficient transition period before planing. The engine labors less, the boat gets better fuel economy, and passengers can sit where they please.

Independent Control
Because trim tabs are mounted on both sides of the vessel’s stern and can be operated independently, the
vessel’s side to side trim may be controlled by deflecting one side more than the other. This independent control of the tabs is essential in correcting for port or starboard lists.

Trim Tabs and Trailered Boats
Smaller boats will feel the benefits of trim tabs to an even greater extent than larger boats. Bass boats with high-pitch props can use the additional lift for an improved hole-shot. When pulling heavier skiers or multiple skiers, trim tabs provide the lift without the need for additional horsepower.

Things to Consider When Buying Trim Tabs
Installing undersized trim tabs is one of the more common mistakes. A tab that is too small will have to be deflected more in order to create sufficient lift. Just remember, the larger the trim tab, the more lift it will produce with the least amount of drag. As a rule of thumb, the largest trim tab that will comfortably fit on the transom will be the most efficient.
Choose about one inch of trim tab span for every foot of boat length. For example if your boat is 19-24’ in length, you’ll want a trim tab with an 18-24” span Bennett Trim Tabs has a great selection of trim tabs

The best Personal Flotation Device (PFD)such as Mustang Life Jackets is the one you wear. That’s why choosing the PFD that best fits your favorite water sports activity is important. Foam vests are great for active in-the-water adventures while inflatable PFDs are quickly becoming commonplace in most other marine activities. Manually inflating PFDs are a good choice for people who are comfortable in the water and expect to be spending some time in it, such as paddlers or river fishermen. If you don?t expect to end up in the water, but want the confidence of knowing that your PFD will inflate automatically in seconds if the unexpected happens, an automatic inflatable PFD is your best choice . Our exclusive HIT? (Hydrostatic Inflator Technology) automatic inflatable PFDs are perfect if you spend time in high humidity or wet weather.

Manual inflatable PFDs inflate by pulling the jerk tab that hangs from the PFD at waist-height whereas automatic inflatable PFDs inflate when immersed in water (or by manually pulling the jerk tab). All of our Inflatable PFDs provide 35 lb buoyancy when inflated and at least 3 1/4″ of freeboard (distance between the mouth and the surface of the water). Remember to check your inflatable PFD regularly to ensure it is in good working order and ready to be called into action when needed.

Boss Audio makes great speakers for your boat such as the MR650 6.5″  2-way marine speakers, the MR650 feature an outboard crossover which is contoured on its inner surface to mount snugly and secdurely to the rear housing an of course they are waterproof speakers.

If your ever wondering what the most popular towables are on the lakes today, all you need to do is go to one of your large local lakes and watch the tubes pass you. Chances are very strong that most of the towables that you see on the lake are Sportsstuff brand tubes. Chances are also very strong that out of the Sportsstuff towables, the most popular series will be the Mable series.

Sportsstuff Super Mable, Big Mable, Mable and Great Big Mable are among the very best towables on the market today. The extreme quality and versatility of the Mable towables is what makes these tubes so popular. Each Mable tubes has multiple tow points, an abundance of handles and foam pads for comfort.

It appears to me, that the Big Mable towable may be the most widely seen tube on the lakes today. The cost for this two-person tube is fairly inexpensive for the quality that is provided. With the Big Mable tube you can ride it while kneeling while using the high tow point, or ride it sitting on your bottom. The Big Mable has plenty of comfortable handles for holding onto while your gliding across the water.

In my opinion the second most popular tube that you’ll find on the lakes is the Super Mable tube. The Super Mable is a three-person tube that also has two tow points. The Super Mable can be rode while kneeling or on your bottom as well. The Super Mable is a great tube for both beginners and advanced tubers.

With either the Big Mable or the Super Mable tubes you may want to consider using a 4 person towable rope. This is a much better quality rope that should last you a very long time if taken care of. Airhead and Sportsstuff both make a very good quality four person tow rope.

So if you’re in search of a great tube, you can’t go wrong with either the Sportsstuff Big Mable, Super Mable or the Great Big Mable towables.

Have a great time on the water this summe with your Inflatable Toys.