Archive for October, 2009

Handheld GPS

Author: boater, 10 30th, 2009

Now that16686.gif you have give up on boating for the season, their is still a lot of good boating but go ahead and quit you are not going to stay at home doing nothing you will be going special places for the weekend and you do not want to get lost so you need a handheld GPS unit so you get to you destination  on time and enjoy your weekend.  Their are a lot of good devices available at a wide range of prices and if you are shopping early for a gift a handheld GPS is a very good one.




Marine Battery Chargers

Author: boater, 10 29th, 2009

Marine  Battery Chargers that meet ABS and USCG requirements for megayacht and workboat fleets around the world.

 

  • 35 Amp
  • 12 Volt
  • 120 vac
  • 50/60 Hz
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    Features:

    • Agency approvals: Meets ABS (38G), Marine UL (1236), US Coast Guard (10B) and ABYC (A-31) requirements
    • LED indicator pilot lamp
    • Quick disconnect on/off switch on front cover
    • Separate voltmeter and ammeter
    • Internal failure alarm (ready), customer to provide indicator
    • Multi-bank (3), multi-stage (bulk, absorption and float) battery charger
    • Ability to work as power supply
    • Voltage and current limiting ability
    • Thermal, over-current, ignition and reverse-polarity protected
    • Input and output fusing
    • Constructed with heavy-duty, corrosion resistant, UL recognized materials
    • Designed to run cool, quite and EMI/RFI interference free
    • Temperature compensation – built for optimal performance in a variety of ambient temperatures
    • AC input: 120vac
    • DC output: 12vdc
    • 50/60Hz for international and U.S.A. applications
    • Drip shield (necessary) included
    • 5-year manufacturers limited warranty
    • Made in the U.S.A.




    Handheld GPS

    Author: boater, 10 28th, 2009

    iFinder™ Expedition C
    w/ Navionics HotMaps HandHeld Chart

    • Unique “S32754.gifcout Mode” to mark area perimeters and create borders
    • Built-in electronic compass and barometric altimeter with weather predictions
    • Plays MP3 audio files from an MMC/SD card (MMC/SD card included only with Plus model; headphones and HPA-1 head phones adapter not included)
    • Built-in microphone for recording voice notes to waypoints
    • Watertight with sure-grip rubber welt seal
    • Classic black and silver case

    Find your way in lavish color with this feature-packed 16-channel handheld mapping GPS! The new iFINDER Expedition™ C with color display offers everything you could want, including unique “Scout Mode”, electronic compass, barometric altimeter, built-in microphone, MP3 player capabilities, and more!This is sure a great handheld GPS.




    Boat Fenders

    Author: boater, 10 26th, 2009

    You s0215-3748.jpgpend a lot of time keeping your boat nice and clean, you wipe it down after you get back from a day on the water and you give it a good wash at the end of your boating trip so why do you have the wrong size boat fenders or at worst none at all, I even see people you life jackets as boat fenders.  If you use the proper boat fenders you will save on some very costly gel coat work in the feature, their are a lot of fenders out their so save your boat get a good fender.




    Portable Solar Panels

    Author: boater, 10 23rd, 2009

    When otthumbnailimg.pngher companies tell you their portable solar panels can power a laptop, prove them wrong by stacking theirs up against the Brunton Solaris 52 12V Foldable Solar Panel. Either that or you can just knock them out with it. The truth is that while most solar panels can charge an external battery that, in turn, can power high-draw electronics, it takes them hours to do it and in the wilderness, time is often precious. The Solaris 52′s eighteen CIGS panels can DIRECTLY power high performance 12-volt accessories in bright sunlight, and can also charge storage batteries quickly in low light conditions that won’t bring a trickle from smaller units. It’s flexible, splashproof, and it folds down for travel to the size of a thick textbook. From sat-phones to laptops and digital SLR cameras, there is simply no way to get the same amount of power without plugging into a wall socket. Yes, it is expensive, but when your off-the-grid expedition requires immediate power, the Brunton Solaris 52 is the fastest way to get it.




    Legacy Propellers

    Author: boater, 10 22nd, 2009

    With Le31703.gifgacy, you can expect faster top end speeds, quicker hole shot, great lift, and secure handling even on tight WOT turns. The best overall running aluminum propeller available! We’ve fine tuned our designs to maximize the total performance of your boat.

    New Pontoon boat designs incorporate larger diameter and more surface area blades to maximize the performance of your pontoon boat. Legacy™ propellers are designed to increase the performance of OEM and other aftermarket aluminum propellers




    Staying Safe on the Water

    Author: WaterBlogged, 10 22nd, 2009

    youth life jackets

    When you are out on the water, it is vital to have a life jacket that properly fits every person on the boat. Although many states do not require adults to wear a life jacket, you should still be properly prepared in the case of an emergency. It is especially important to be sure that you have the proper sizes and quantity of youth life jackets to meet your needs.

    There are laws that require children to wear a life jacket at all times when on a boat. It is important to make sure that you have small, children-sized jackets for little ones, as adult size jackets will obviously be too big and not have a leg strap. Life jackets should fit snuggly and not slip up when a person is in the water.




    Boat Cleaners

    Author: boater, 10 20th, 2009

    This p0346-0009.jpgroduct can be used in conjunction with Ducky Water Spot Remover to clean exhaust deposits, grease and oils, upholstery, carpet, chrome, windows and other synthetics. It also is absolutely streak free and contains an anti-fogging agent, great for windows and mirrors. Easy to apply, just spray on, and wipe off, it’s that simple. A truly one-of-a-kind all purpose cleaner. Non-toxic and biodegradable, one of the many great boat cleaners.




    Boat Spotlight

    Author: boater, 10 19th, 2009

    At Guest, 25616.gifwe make electrical products that stand up to the punishing marine environment. Every product we make, from our rugged battery chargers and switches to a wide array of boat lights and boat spotlights, is designed to withstand the rigors of life on the water. We engineer each product to exacting performance specifications, including MARINE UL and CUL listings for an extra margin of safety. And as one of the world’s leading manufacturer of battery chargers and maintainers, we offer a complete line of products to meet practically every application.




    Bennett Hydraulic Power Unit

    Author: boater, 10 16th, 2009

    The motortpa_span_chord_small.jpg for the whole trim tab system, the Hydraulic Power Unit, is installed inside the boat in a dry environment.

    Hydraulic actuators do not rely on a seal where the shaft enters the cylinder body. Instead the seal is made on the piston face inside the cylinder where no marine growth can occur. Even if a barnacle grows on the shaft, it will not cause a leak.

    If a seal on a hydraulic actuator should break, its replacement cost is about $1.00 compared to the cost of replacing an entire electric actuator.

    With all systems, the trim planes, actuators, wiring and control switch have to be installed. With hydraulic trim tabs, a Bennett hydraulic power unit (pump) must be installed inside the boat. A few additional minutes spent installing the pump will give you years of trouble-free operation.