New Products

Hov Pod

The three-seater Hov Pod hovers on a cushion or air, so it can “fly” at an average height of 8 inches above the surface at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. There is no propeller to get damaged by submerged rocks, so you can gain access to virgin fishing areas.

The Hov Pod’s hull design utilizes High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), which is very light, very strong, impact-resistant and extremely buoyant. A quick flick of the steering handles can effect a 180° turn or a 360° or 720° spin. The Hov Pod can be fitted with four-stroke or two-stroke engines, and there are waterproof storage areas to stow camping equipment, GPS, VHF radios and your catch.

The craft also can be used for tenders or rescue craft that can approach places other craft and people cannot reach, such as winter ice-bound island homes, shallow rivers or deserted islands surrounded by coral reefs. With no propeller to disturb marine life, they are also eco-friendly.

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Traveler and Explorer Electric Motors

SolidNav has introduced two electric motors for sailboats and small watercraft: the SolidNav Traveler™ and the SolidNav Explorer™.

The Explorer is the first mass-produced electric engine solution for sailboats. Equivalent to a 24-hp diesel engine, the Explorer is 100 percent battery powered. Optimized for efficient cruising, it provides the power for up to a 33-foot sailboat. The powerful 4kW sparkless drive provides a safe, clean alternative to fossil fuel usage in one convenient drop-in package. An industry-first common cable mounting system is used with existing controls, and a flex bracket system allows alignment in almost any existing engine compartment. The Explorer sells for $4,995, which includes the engine and mounting system.

The Traveler has been designed for sailboats, pontoon boats and small watercraft. Weighing less than 60 pounds, the Traveler is an ideal engine solution for small watercraft motoring. With a long shaft and remote engine control, it makes docking enjoyable without the concern of lethal oil sheens and clouds of foul smelling fumes. The motor retails for $2,499.

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MARINE MAGELLAN INSIGHT SECURITY SYSTEM

Marine Magellan Insight is a unique wireless security, monitoring and surveillance system with GPS satellite tracking.

Connected to the internet through the Ericsson W25 or the Tellular SX7T, Insight provides complete access to a boat from any computer with Internet access or through a web-enabled mobile phone. The system has full GPS tracking through the new Inmarsat IsatM2M network and will report alarm notifications from anywhere in the world. When in wireless range, the Insight will report alarms with a voice message, email and/or SMS text message and allow owners to view live video feeds off the boat.

Owners have a personalized, password-protected web page to view live images from onboard cameras and archived footage from triggered events. (The Insight DVR adds the ability to record and store 30 days of video from four onboard cameras.) The page also displays vessel status, alarms that have occurred and a complete history of events. Onboard security can be armed or disarmed, and AC/DC accessories can be controlled remotely via the Internet connection.

paradoxmarine.com // (954) 565-9898


Autotether

The Autotether boating safety device is an unobtrusive wireless unit that clips into the ignition switch. It operates via a transmitter that sends radio waves to a receiver connected to the boat’s ignition. When the sensor is submerged in water, the signal between the transmitter and the receiver is instantly broken, and Autotether activates the ignition kill switch.

The unit can accommodate a total of four wireless sensors. Any passenger wearing the sensor who falls overboard will signal the boat to stop with the sound of an alarm. For added safety, should the operator or a passenger notice a potential danger, the red alert button located on the sensor can be pushed to sound an alarm and stop the boat.

Autotether can be transferred from boat to boat with the proper clip. It also can be used to monitor a water skier or a tuber with the alarm only and not shut off the boat if he or she goes in the water.

The kit includes one ignition switch clip, one transmitter, two personal sensors and two AAA batteries and costs $295. Additional personal sensors cost $69 apiece.

autotether.com // (888) 593-4181


Ultra Anchor

The Ultra Anchor from Quickline has a unique, rugged and strong design that features a very low center of gravity that ensures it consistently lands upright on the seafloor. Its pointed, curved tip, hollow shank and lead-filled concave base allows it to set in virtually all bottom conditions, penetrating even the toughest surfaces quickly and ensuring extra-strong holding power.

The anchor is rust resistant and its fully enclosed lead base eliminates any electrolysis issues and concerns. The anchor’s anti-foul bar ensures that the anchor rode will not tangle on the shank or dislodge the anchor from its set position. The harder the rode pulls, the more deeply the anchor digs in. The Ultra Anchor is also an eco-friendly solution; typically setting within its own length, it reduces bottom environment impact, and its high polished surface resists mud and debris sticking.

The Ultra Anchor is available in 15 sizes ranging from 18 to 440 pounds and has a retail price range of $900 to $15,000. Additional sizes are manufactured to order.

quickline.us // (714) 843-6964


Slipknot Rope Stop

SlipKnot™ adjustable rope stop is an egg-shaped device that can be used to create a knot, grip, stop or spacer.

SlipKnot is molded from weather-resistant nylon, has ribbed construction for a sure grip and can be used with braided or stranded lines to create a secure but easily adjustable knot or stop. Featuring three sizes that fit 3/8-inch, 7/16-inch and 1/2-inch rope, they come in clear plastic clamshell three-packs of each size and an assortment of all sizes.

Designed to feed a rope through it or disassemble and attach in the middle of an existing rope, SlipKnot grips by holding one side and twisting the other. An internal mechanism (patent pending) grips the line with up to 200 pounds of holding power, depending upon the rope’s construction. They are offered in three colors: orange, safety yellow and marine blue.

A three-pack of Stafford’s SlipKnot sells for a suggested retail price of $24.95.

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