Boat Care & Feeding - March/April 2009

Double-Sided Tape

Rhino Hide’s High Bond Acrylic Transfer Tape (HiBATT) permanently adheres to countless surfaces, including polyethylene and polypropylene film, PVC, metal and wood. The acrylic adhesive is particularly effective with plastic sheeting, carpeting, flooring and signs.

The two-sided sealing and bonding scrim tape is like spray glue on a roll without volatile organic compounds and sticky overspray. Supplied on a natural, siliconized paper release liner, HiBATT has excellent tack and high adhesive strength. It is also resistant to temperature fluctuations, UV damage, aging and water vapor.

Expanding and contracting with the substrate, HiBATT is durable, flexible and won’t crack, become
brittle or shrink.

The 108-foot roll comes in widths of 1 inch and 3.5 inches. The 1-inch version is packaged two rolls per case, while the 3.5-inch tape is single boxed.

Suggested retail prices start at $14.95.

rhinohide.com // (866) 347-4466


Terminal Insulators

Marine industry standards require ungrounded, continuously-energized terminals or studs to be protected with a boot, cap or other shield. These requirements can be met with the 200 Series Lug and Ring Terminal Insulators from VTE Inc.

Ideal for inverters, starters, windlasses, chargers and other high-energy connections, the 200 Series Lug and Ring Terminal Insulators are manufactured from high-quality PVC with a 194°F temperature rating and are resistant to gasoline and oil. Available in sizes ranging from 12 to 34 mm terminal outside diameter, they can handle 18-4/0 gauge cable. For longer terminals, the series also come in an extended version.

Offered in black or red, as well as 12 additional special-order colors, the heavy-duty insulators have a tensile strength of 1,100 PSI and elongation of 410 percent. They resist brittleness to -40°F and are self-extinguishing.

The 200 Series Terminal Insulators have a suggested retail prices starting at $0.48. For quantities of 100 to 249, the prices start at $0.30. Commercial quantity discounts are available.

vteworld.com // (800) 527-9256


Prevent Mold With Simple Device

Air-Dryr uses heat and natural convection to keep air dry and prevent mold. With no components to cause sparking, it is safe for boat cabins, v-berths, engine rooms and bilges.

The unit is placed on the floor and plugs into a 110/120V outlet. Air is heated above dew point to hold moisture in suspension and is then released through the top vents of Air-Dryr. As warmed air rises, cooler damp air is drawn into the unit, where it too is heated.

Silent and economical, the unit has no switch, fan or thermostat. A thermal cut-off turns the unit off should air flow be impeded.

The Air-Dryr 500 handles up to 500 cubic feet, draws 0.6 amps, 130W and measures 14 inches (L) by 5 inches (W) by 4.5 inches (H). It retails for $57.99. The Air-Dryr 1000 handles up to 1,000 cubic feet, draws 1.1 amps, 130W, measures 13.5 inches in diameter, stands 4.25 inches high and costs $67.99.

davisnet.com // (510) 732-9229


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