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Friday, August 9, 2024

Safe & Stylish Kid & Adult PFD Bundle Kids are naturally drawn to water, but few want to wear a PFD, so it's up to adults to set the example. Bombora makes this easy with the Family Bundle of PFDs. Featuring two of its lightweight inflatable Slim Belts and a pair of colorful Kid's Life Vests, it's easy to keep everyone safe

by: Martin Flory

tags: Accessories, Boating Safety, Gift Ideas, Great Lakes, Kids & Pets, safety

Friday, June 23, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 2023) – Introducing Icom’s newest black box VHF marine radios, the M510BB and M410BB. Say goodbye to cluttered helm space and hello to flexible and seamless operation wherever you need it on board. The M510BB and M410BB are ideal space-saving solutions for vessels requiring multiple communication

by: Icom America

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Boating Safety, Boating Technology, Electronics

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

San Diego, Calif. - (June 13, 2023) - ECOXGEAR under their SOUNDEXTREME brand have partnered with West Marine, the nation's leading omni-channel provider in the marine aftermarket, to introduce the groundbreaking ExtremeTower 8" Speakers. These speakers are the marine industry's first of their kind lithium-ion battery powered marine

by: ECOXGEAR

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, boating innovation, Boating Technology, Electronics

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Stillwater, OK – KICKER Marine Audio’s KMXL Horn Loaded Coaxial Speakers have been selected by the editors of Boating Industry Magazine as one of its “2023 Top Products Awards.” The annual awards, for 10 years, have selected 50 Top Products that represent “the marine industry’s newest and most

by: KICKER Marine Audio

tags: Accessories, Awards, Boat Technology, Industry News

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 28, 2023 – For most recreational boaters, VHF radios are a better lifesaving tool than the omnipresent cellphone, even as more boaters use cellphones for emergency on-water communications. Why? The VHF radio remains the only tool at the boater’s disposal that can summon those potential rescuers on the

by: BoatUS

tags: Accessories, Boating 101, Boating Safety, Education, Electronics, How To

Sunday, December 4, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the Buyer's Guide 2023 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. “You always knew you needed it, but never had it…until now.” This is how Chris Cunningham describes his invention, Snappi™, a patented maintenance tool for canvas metal snaps found on boats, recreational

by: Chris Cunningham

tags: Accessories, Lubricant

Friday, December 2, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the Buyer's Guide 2023 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. Kanberra’s History For over 20 years, Kanberra has made it our mission to help people live healthier lives by purifying the air we breathe and offering safe, high-quality products to use in your home, car, boat, RV, and office.

by: Kanberra Gel

tags: Accessories

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the Buyer's Guide 2023 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. With the effects of COVID in the rear mirror, the annual Annapolis Sailboat Show was once again under full sail. The largest sailboat-only show in North America, it fills the city’s downtown harbor with all things sailing, where

by: Ken Quant

tags: Accessories, Gift Ideas, Sailing

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced today a new, affordable wireless remote control product for conversion upgrades on older boats. Dockmate RED M2E, along with a Glendinning Smart Actuator, will make “plug n’ play” installations

by: Dockmate

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Portland, ME — Sea Bags, the Maine-based designer and manufacturer of bags, totes and accessories made from repurposed sails, is pleased to announce a partnership with North Sails, the sailmaking industry leader. The two brands have teamed up on a sustainability initiative to divert retired sails from the landfill and pave the

by: Sea Bags

tags: Accessories

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