Deck Equipment

Here is one way to add some style to your boat Nautical Cleats are cast from 316 Stainless Steel and like this Dolphin Cleat ad some character to a otherwise just functional device. You can put them on your boat or on the dock to tie up to. You

Having enough storage is a problem for most boaters. Most boats do not come with adequate storage as it’s cheaper for the builders to leave it out. So you probably are looking for extra ways of storing everyday items. Most boats have lots of blank fibreglass

Atlas makes single lift davits and pairs of davits to lift inflatables made from Carbon fibre. The Davits fit into sockets fitted into the deck so you could conceivably have a socket in the stern, amidships and bow. With just one davit you can use it where

This Folding Bimini top is different from other Biminis you can purchase, in that the legs are collapsible hence reducing storage. With Biminis the bows are very large often the width of the boat and they are also high so you can live underneath the canvas.

Marine Outfitters in Canada Have these standoffs so you can make a Gunnal hook ladder sit straight up and down insted of slipping

If you fall in the water and need to get back aboard you hope there is a ladder available. Many boats have swim platforms with a folding ladder. This makes it Easy to board, but there are many boats with a high freeboard which makes boarding difficult. Mounting

These guys make some solid hinges. Not for your normal application, but where structure is important. Transom hinges gat quite a bit of abuse and take enormous loads. Check out some of the engineering, it looks quite impressive.

Pontos a French manufacturer has come up with a module system for winches that will allow the winch to cover a range of uses without needing a special winch for each use. The Winch marc 4 modular system came to the attention of the DAME judges at METS

YKK Fasteners have produced a low profile snap for canvas installation which is attached to the deck, with 3M adhesive and does not require any drilling. With the adhesively attached SNAD fastener you can add a piece of canvas to your boat without drilling

For ever we have been using wire for lifelines. Often we find corrosion, kinks and wire strands breaking at stanchions and to replace lifelines you need special equipment which often means hiring a Rigger. One alternative which is becoming more popular is

The Premium Bolster flip-up SEAT from Garelick allows conversion from speed to comfort. The ladder back design with flip-up bolster so you can pilot from a sitting or standing position. When bashing through waves on your way to destination fold up the bolster

We often focus on the latest gadget and coolest products, however sometimes we must say simplest is better and cheaper and more practical. The seat pedestal from Attwood is one of those products. The Economic pedestal come in 3 sizes; Pedestal, 7",

Here is a clever idea and that is to make a plastic cover for your hatches. To keep out the Suns rays many people get canvas covers, which are held in place with elastic. The outland Hatch Covers offer a clean looking alternative to the canvas covers.

Seaclears patented marine window defoggers are a cost effective answer to electrically heated glass. Based on clear film technology, they easily apply in less than 15 minutes, are scratch resistant, wont yellow or fade with age. SeaClear consists of a clear

Antals Easy Lock Winch handle is their answer to the One Touch handle. Antal approach is to take the standard thumb action for the locking mechanism and make it better. It is a subtle thing, but the long release button on the side of the handle is much easier

Here is an option if you are looking for stainless Cowl Vents similar to the ABI models, now out of business. The Dorade or Cowl vents come in 3, 4 and 5 inch versions round with a white inside finish. They also have gold finish and bronze vents with

One problem with small to mid-size sportfishing boats is the lack of space for a full-sized fighting chair. Release Marine tackled this issue with its debut in Fort Lauderdale of the Battle Saddle. With a profile no larger than a standard rocket launcher,