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Boat Show Newsletter© This is a roundup of what was on show at the Annapolis Boat Show. These were the products that stood out, being
both new and offering new solutions. Anchor Concepts Hydrobubble is a buoyant bubble that attaches to the anchor. This is to keep the anchor upright while setting and to upright a capsized anchor. Yachting Monthly magazine in the UK (December 2006 issue) in collaboration with Sail magazine in the US did an exhaustive test in California on 14 anchors. The test found the Hydrobubble was about one of the best in setting on a sandy bottom. It looked like the anchors results surprised the testers. So this test result plus its quick setting characteristics would put it on the short list of anchors for serious consideration. From the test conclusion "The hydrobubble set quickly and worked well on every drop". retail starts at $105 for the smallest anchor to $250 for the 22lb basic anchor.
The BST 12HP inflator & deflator has high air flow: 500 l/min, you can adjust pressure up to 11.7 psi, low current consumption and automatic stop at the dialed pressure.
The
breezebooster is a self supporting hatch ventilator. The portlight version
to the left is a great addition to the standard hatch ventilator. It works
by inserting the ventilator from the inside. This additional air flow will
make living aboard much more comfortable.
SteriPen a handheld water purifier can destroy bacteria and viruses in seconds. Battery operated. Especially useful if your water supply is local and suspect.
Does not desalinate but for bad water.
Award winning hybrid air conditioning can combine refrigeration and A/C one the one unit. Glacier Bay is a company on the leading edge of technology, from their vacuum insulation panels to their new Ossa Powerlite systems. They have been working on new energy forms and the hybrid refrigeration system is one of them. The NMMA award winning Micro HPStm (Hybrid Plate System) represents an entirely new kind of marine refrigeration system. The idea is to run air conditioning off the refrigeration unit saving space. So far will only go to 6,000 BTU air conditioning.
Also from Glacier Bay this soundproofing. At
the Annapolis Show the Glacier Bay stand had a box. Inside the box was a
loud speaker. Upon opening the box you were hit by a wall of sound which
prompted you quickly shut the lid. Of course the box was lined with
Ultra-DB. Impressive display.
This small Air Conditioning unit from cruiseair is small enough to fit in a small cuddy cabin or small sailboat for the occasional stay overnight. Works of 12v and produces 3500BTU. This concept bring A/C to the small boat.
Moving Weather's unique weather mapping software utilizes the latest computing and communications software to give you an animated graphical weather forecast, for the region you want in a format of your choice.
Remote VHF, autopilot, instrument display all in one. Walk around boat steering, talking and still be able to do something else. Just don't loose it, imagine your on the foredeck and you drop it over the side during a maneuver. It does have a lanyard for safety.
Affordable, feature-packed software locates your exact position on land or sea.
Use free NOAA charts with Fugawi for cheaper software alternative.
Max Power fuel cell carried aboard many shorthanded racing yachts as emergency power. It is lighter than alternatives and provides 100 amps/day. Expensive for now we will wait and see what it holds for the future.
This single no moving parts cleat works like a truckers hitch. It would be useful for any application where you are trying to tension a line and tie it off.
Aft rail seat can provide extra comfort onboard. You take a few measurements any them will make it for you and add it to your existing stern rail.
Quick release handle with simple locking mechanism. Winner DAME award at METS trade show.
What is different about this slide is that it will work on a bolt rope extrusion. Most ball bearing slides require a track added to the back of the mast. This batten end slide can be used by racing boats that have a bolt rope extrusion. The ball bearings should make the slide freer to move under load. Would work for full length top batten.
This is just a cool winch from Harken. This
a beautiful piece of carbon engineering. Perhaps they could make a
miniature version for your desk and double as a pencil sharpener. GPS
for small dinghy keelboats. This unit will give you instant speed change
and your route can be stored in flash memory for downloading into Google
Earth or GPS Action Replay.
Nice range of dry bags, carry, backpack & specialist bags for your wet boating experience.
This Roller furling spinnaker will make the sue of spinnaker much more prevalent. Most spinnakers are not used because of the hassle. See demonstration video on the web site. This furler can be hoisted before you leave the dock and you can set it when ever you feel like. No need to go up onto foredeck. You can drop it into a forward hatch at the end of the day.
Especially useful in a flybridge or outside configuration the touch screen does away with any mouse or soft keys. Touch screen navigation with this 12" or 15" screen. Maptech use NOOA charts and will integrate with radar, sonar, satellite, communications, camera and video.
Navionics new Platinum wins Freeman K Pittman award. The Navionics home site features a flash presentation showing features of Platinum.
Alternative energy propulsion. A power supply that can handle all the power needs onboard. Will it replace your engine? OSSA Powerlite is a completely new family of lightweight high-voltage DC products. This extensive group of compatible, high-voltage DC/AC accessories are intended to be used together to gain significant advantages over current alternatives. When combined, the OSSA Powerlite system components provide weight saving of 50% or more as well as improved energy efficiency, performance and reliability. The OSSA Powerlite product line will eventually grow to include refrigeration, air conditioning, electric propulsion drives, bow thrusters, windlasses, rapid battery chargers, heaters, stoves and other major power-consuming systems and appliances.
Combo boat hook and water Pump. Dual purpose or a fun toy.
Antifouling coating for propeller
Environmentally
friendly product designed to prevent marine
growth from bonding to any metal below the waterline.
DIY splice with rope. Use the splice nut to make your fenders look good or for an emergency break in a halyard. The two piece design forms a loop almost instantly. Approx $13 for a pair.
SOS signals horn & light. If you are in fog you can let Signal mate do all the work for you.
Boat security save money on insurance. The system monitors, theft, bilge, medical, mechanical services.
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consumer. This is not every thing at the show but a good sample of gear
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