The First Yacht 53 has a lot to live up to. There’s the heritage of the First marque, which represents more than 40 years of offshore racing and cruising. There’s the exceptional pedigree of a design team that combines 25 years at the forefront of America’s Cup innovation with the groundbreaking flair of Brenta and Wally. And there’s also the fact that nearly a decade ha...
Seasmart hatches HL type have a low-profile frame, made of high pressure moulded carbon fibre. They are suitable for flush deck installation on every kind of motor boat and sailing boat. They have a gasket glued to the bottom frame and free-standing smoked grey acrylic glass panel, 12 mm thickness. They are equipped with adjustable gas struts, concealed between the ...
Suzuki Marine announced this week a new engine platform for its 140 and 115 hp outboard categories. The announcement came from Gus Blakely, Suzuki Marine’s vice president of sales, in a virtual meeting with Suzuki dealers, boat builders and members of the boating press from around the world. A physical press launch of the new 140/115 outboard is scheduled to take plac...
Be one step beyond. The ladder system Exit Carbon offers as much customisation as you can hope for - in carbon fiber, of course. Steps going from 3 to 10, many different widths, with tall handles for the model Giotto and if you prefer without handles, choose Dalì. It can be installed on a flat platform or over a toe-rail. The collection is completed with two models o...
Alfastreet Marine is soon launching a new, premium class 23 Cabin model with a completely different and redesigned cockpit layout. The new generation of the most requested Hydraulic Hard Top Roof offers easier boarding and additional sky open space when needed. There are no shortcuts. Every single feature is studied in the way to have the maximum possible comfort and ...
Your boat might not be suitable or have enough mounting space for a permanently installed marine satellite TV dome. What’s more, with marine satellite TV systems from companies such as Intellian starting at around $2,200, you might not want to spend the money either. But there’s another option. Thanks to a new portable satellite system, you can enjoy sports, movies an...
Sea-Doo has long been on the cutting edge of personal watercraft design, listening to customers’ needs to provide the best possible user experience. Design and engineering teams are continually studying and developing innovative construction methods and sourcing new materials that provide rugged durability while enhancing the performance and visual appeal of their waterc...
Tenob Wholesale Marine are fast approaching their 50th anniversary so it seemed a great fit to have two firms of their stature working together. Tenob are now distributors of the full range of Bennett products. While most know Bennett for their hydraulic tabs, it is electric rams that have dominated the trailer boat and small launch market in recent years. Bennett hav...
The new Deckvest VITO range incorporates custom features including the highly-rated Spinlock HRS (Harness Release System). HRS features a discreet but easy-to-locate, simple to use two-stage release handle which, with a short pull, opens the soft loop harness connection. The Spinlock Deckvest VITO range offers 170N buoyancy with a Hammar hydrostatic automatic inflator...
Working with compatible MFDs and mobile smart devices, the Bluefin app-connected IYS module controls low voltage lighting above and below the water. With six output channels available, it can also control other onboard systems including pumps, motors, fans, wipers, horns, alarms and any per channel DC load up to 10A. There is also a separate control output for colour cha...
Lex Raas, Head of Aquila Product Development, comments: "Global distribution has been key to the rapid growth of the Aquila 44. You can see 44's in over 20 countries around the globe, including a sizeable charter presence with MarineMax Vacations in the British Virgin Islands. The one-hundredth hull will head to Hong Kong to meet its new family.” The Aquila 44 boasts ...
Powered by an NMEA 2000 network, three models are available to accommodate a wide range of tank depths from 7.8″ to 59″. The capacitive sensor is easily selectable between fresh and waste water, and is micro-adjustable for tank size. Unlike a mechanical reed switch that only reports tank levels in graduated steps, the Veratron NMEA 2000 Liquid Level Sensor uses capaci...
The innovative Spirit 1.0 Plus system provides lightweight, efficient, simple-to-use, quiet propulsion that is vibration, emission and exhaust free. Providing enough power to easily match a 3-hp four-stroke gasoline outboard motor, the Spirit 1.0 Plus is more than capable of propelling a 10-foot tender or can be an auxiliary power source for a daysailer up to 1.5 tons. ...
Building on the innovation and success of the award-winning Apollo Series, the WB670 premium hideaway solution eliminates the need for a stereo to be present on the dash, while the ERX400 offers users complete audio entertainment control with an all-new intuitive user experience, and an ultra-compact design that can be mounted in convenient places around the boat. “W...
In order to develop and modernise its fleet, the owner commissioned French-run, Dalian, China-based boat builder ODC Marine to work on a new vessel, with three primary goals: to fit in with the design of the existing fleet; to offer an improved passenger experience; and be a world-leader in terms of environmental friendliness. “This vessel is without doubt one of the ...
This new model builds upon the proven performance of its predecessor and adds several groundbreaking performance upgrades, including advanced capabilities that until now were only available through expensive PC-based software. The new DST810 delivers it all in a cost-effective package that every sailor can afford. One powerful new feature is an integrated attitude se...
To be operated by Compagnie Martiniquaise de Navigation in the French territory of La Martinique, Anse Bleue and Cap Salomon have been built to French standards and a design by naval architecture firm Mer et Design of France. At 21.4 metres long and 5.8 metres wide, the shuttles are each capable of accommodating 147 passengers in addition to a helmsman and three crew....
The owners are two entrepreneurs, and O2 is their first boat. They were looking for a tourist vessel that would provide them with a unique, high-end experience and a solution with environmentally friendly credentials. The design of the aluminium, 50-passenger vessel was developed with French naval architects with a particular focus on optimising the tunnel hulls, whic...
The operator was looking for a comfortable and well-finished passenger vessel able to provide a high level of service even under difficult sea conditions. The vessel will augment the services provided by the vessel Archipel 1, which offers a daily sailing between Guadeloupe Saint-François and the island of La Désirade. It will allow the owner to offer a more stable...
Based on a ruggedized platform for use in harsh environments, the ENMA500D24/2x27-CC provides two 27V/20A isolated outputs and a total power of 540W. The power supply is housed in a robust IP56 case, it is mechanically designed for efficient conduction cooling, and it complies with DNV/GL standards. From local low power DC/DC converters powering sensors to high power ...
Vigilant FLS offers mariners subsurface situational awareness, providing live and past vessel track, detailed 3D bathymetry out to 600 meters and automated warnings of unseen collision hazards on and beneath the waterline out to 1.5 kilometers. Compact in size and with mounting options for both new build and retrofit, Vigilant is suitable for naval, commercial, passen...
The Seatronx SCC takes bridge control to a new level. The system not only allows operators to control individual or multiple displays including power on/off, input selection, brightening, dimming and night mode view, it is also fully customizable with optional modules for added functionality. These accessory modules let users incorporate KVM mouse, keyboard and touchscre...
On Wednesday in a press release, Cflow writes that together with Frøy Rederi and Møre Maritime, it has designed a new wellboat concept with several new solutions for the future aquaculture industry. Cflow has not disclosed the value of the contract but states that it is the largest single contract in the company’s history. The wellboat is being constructed at Sefine S...
Now, add solar power to the mix. The latest in the company’s GPS smartwatch series — the quatix 6X Solar — features a transparent solar charging display that uses the sun to extend battery life As Garmin’s first marine-centric GPS smartwatch to offer solar charging, the quatix 6X Solar combines features of Garmin’s fēnix 6X Pro Solar with boating, fishing, cruising...
And here she comes! First Agena Marin semisubmarine on a lake! Lake Ohrid, the largest lake in Macedonia with depth of 288 m and elevation 695 m! It is also one of Europe’s oldest and had been UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. From now on, you can explore its beauties and rich fish life with the red semisubmarine!
The new Sat-Fi2 Remote Antenna Station (RAS)+, expands the capabilities of the more portable Sat-Fi2 Wi-Fi Hotspot by incorporating a highly efficient remote antenna, combined with additional accessories, making it a one-stop shop option for enabling communication where cellular service is unavailable. The Sat-Fi2 RAS+ easily installs to a fixed power source for seaml...
The Seatronx RRD-19T features a 19-inch display with portrait orientation designed specifically for river radar systems. The portrait format is ideal for allowing operators to see further down the river, while highlighting traffic, weather and markers in narrow channels. The RRD-19T is simple to install in any panel mount or dash top configuration and is compatible with ...
The latest addition to the line up is its first electric cutter suction dredge (ECSD) 650. With electric motors powering the dredge system, the ECSD 650 makes possible zero emissions dredging projects. The electric power provides a significant reduction in noise, adding an extra tier of sustainability and ensuring the dredge’s suitability for projects in densely populate...
Last month we featured the DeepSeaker DS1 four-person personal submarine. However if your toy budget won’t stretch to €1 million for a proper submarine and substantially more for a superyacht big enough to park it on, there are more economical ways to explore the depths without getting wet. The Geneinno Titan T1 is, according to its manufacturer, the deepest-diving co...
Sealite's Omni-Directional Sector Lantern (SL-ODSL) has a small form factor design offering up to 2,600 candela in white. The SL-ODSL features high quality LEDs and enhanced refractive optics which enables the ODSL to be more efficient and ensure light is only projected where it is needed. This allows for greater optical range as well as power efficiency. It is de...
Traditional systems require the operative to stay in a single location on a vessel, sending instructions via radio or running back and forth to adjust the settings. The Clearspray 150 FBC changes that. Now users can control everything from a portable, handheld touchscreen device. Designed for operation from tugs, offshore supply vessels, workboats and other specialise...
A new solution from Jotun Paints does both of those things for an issue that has plagued the industry for decades. The accumulation of fouling on a ship can lead to a drop in performance but the many anti-fouling coatings that are available don’t completely resolve the issue. Simply put, the technology used to date has not been able to guarantee an always clean hull, ...
For more security when lifting the outboard motor Because of the 2 different mounting options the crane can be attached to the railing or railing support. The deck socket is only fixed on the deck with a screw and it is ready for use. With the pulley and the 4-power reduction, it´s easy to lift up and down the motor and can also be a helper for heavy purchases. The...
A dry bag is handy for sportboat and offshore sailors, and it’s even better is you can sling it over your shoulders when going to and from the boat. Most dry bags are great, but not all are created equal. Zhik’s new 30-liter pack is built of a heavy-duty, waterproof fabric that will take the abuse of life in the bilge, and the roll-top bag features well-padded, mesh-vent...
A sun hat that doesn’t flip up in a breeze? That’s the Arntson Tahoe Brim Hat claim. So, we tested it aboard a powerboat—28 mph, and still no lift-off. This thing works. It’s done with an ingenious brim construction that includes a thin wire around the perimeter coupled with a foam and laminated plastic layer inboard of that. But it’s not just stiffness that makes this h...
Rooster Sailing has long been a force in dinghy sailing gear, particularly with their popular three-quarter-length hikers, which have unique, ergonomic hiking pads that attach with Velcro to the inside of each leg, allowing custom pad placement. The Rooster Pro Hiker, which capitalizes on the benefits of the three-quarter hiker, now comes with full-length legs, as wel...
