ACR GlobalFix Survival Kit
Boating safety manufacturer, ACR, recently released their new GlobalFix V5 AIS RLS EPIRB Survival Kit, an all-encompassing and dependable set of vital resources, ensuring your security and giving you the best chance for survival in waterborne emergencies. Tailored for seasoned sailors and racers, avid anglers, and cruisers alike, this kit stands as an indispensable addition to your onboard gear. The kit includes the following essential survival products: GlobalFIX V5 Cat. 2 EPIRB, RapidDitch Express Bag, HemiLight™3 for lifejackets, C-Strobe H2O SOLAS Strobe Light, Signal Mirror, and a WW-3 Res-Q™ Whistle. The ditch bag is designed to float up to 15 lbs. of equipment. The EPIRB features a 72 Channel Multi-constellation receiver, 48-hour minimum battery life, AIS Alerts for Local Rescue Return – Link Service RLS confirmation direct to beacon, Near Field Communication and mobile app. www.acrartex.com
DUAL Marine Digital Media and Bluetooth Receiver
Out with the old, in with the new! If you’re looking to upgrade your boat’s ancient CD player to current Bluetooth technology, then Dual Electronics’ MXDW13 “mechless” (contains no moving parts; it won’t play CDs) digital media receiver is worth a look. This 200-watt AM/FM receiver with built-in Bluetooth features support for hands-free calling, audio streaming, and player control profiles with compatible smartphones and music players. The USB and 3.5 mm auxiliary inputs are conveniently located on the front of the receiver, which has a fixed, non-removable face for extra protection from the elements and includes electronic tuning with 30 station presets, auto station-store and four preset EQ curves. The USB input allows you to access your music library via a USB flash drive or plug in your smartphone via the USB input and browse your music library, change songs, adjust volume, and more using your connected device while also charging it. Unplug your device and it becomes its own handheld remote to control your music library, or download the Dual app to control the radio features on your smart device. www.dualav.com
Boatsmartz Gel Coat Repair Kit
The brainchild of a passionate sailor and chemical engineer based in Vancouver, B.C., this new gel coat repair kit is designed to quickly and easily fill hairline and spider cracks on your boat without the need to sand. Cracks can be filled in minutes using everyday equipment; supplies and curing takes 24 hours, after which your boat is ready for use. The repair kit delivers superior adhesion to your boat’s fiberglass and gel coat, and creates a hard finish that cannot be washed off, stands up to pressure washing just 24 hours later, and resists yellowing (UV resistance) from sun.
Boatsmartz’s crack filling system is based on a two-step “seal and fill process” utilizing nano-particles that are able to completely fill the hairline crack. You can fill cracks above and below the waterline, and it does not dry too quickly, giving you time to work it into the crack before it starts to cure. The product comes in two sizes, a mini kit and a maxi kit. www.boatsmartz.com
