Every now and again you run across something new that makes you raise your eyebrows, and that’s what happened when I heard about these new survival bracelets. Now, maybe I’m just behind the times (my teenage kids certainly think so) but I’m just now learning about these things, and they … Continue reading
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Just How Important is a Power Pole?
The Power Pole has gone from obscure to incredibly popular in a few short years. But popularity does not always mean an item is necessary, or even good. So, what of it? Just how important is it to rig your boat up with a Power Pole? Naturally, as with most … Continue reading
Marine Binoculars: Which is the Best?
Binoculars are an important part of every boaters arsenal, but which is the best pair for you? When choosing marine binocs, there’s more than meets the eye. For starters, everyone assumes that more powerful is more better. Not necessarily so. On average boats in average seas, standard 7 x magnification … Continue reading
Stop Thief – My iZon on My Boat!
Theft is a perpetual problem for many boat owners. And, it really stinks – not only is some dirt-bag stealing from you, he’s attacking your pride and joy. News flash: in this day and age, it’s a lot easier to stop boat theft. Keep your eyes on your boat with … Continue reading
Crazy Cool Boat Seats: Get Beanies
Add-on boat seats usually stink, but there is one slightly crazy way to add seating to “Mom’s Mink” that works great: beanies. Yep, those mushy, shapeless, bulky bean-bag chairs work wonders at absorbing vibrations – and they make the ride on any boat smooth as silk. See the blue beanie? That’s as … Continue reading
Crazy Cool Gadgets from the Miami Boat Show: Garmin, Furuno, and DeLorme, Oh My!
The Miami boat show was a blast, and as usual, we saw a whole new crop of crazy cool gadgets from the likes of Garmin, Furuno, and DeLorme, among others. Of course, there were lots of other cool intros beyond electronics: new boats, boating gear, lifts, fishing gear, and more. But … Continue reading
Grundens Gage Shackleton: The Ultimate Boating Bag?
Every mariner has heard of Grundens, the company that outfits commercial fishermen with their foul-weather gear, but now that they’ve started a recreational line called Gage some interesting new boating goodies are popping up. Case in point: the Shackleton, a duffel bag from Gage which might just be the ultimate … Continue reading
