Astel EQUATOR LED Underwater Boat Lights Gain Higher Output
Astel Marine has introduced updated EQUATOR underwater lights with increased output and slim surface-mounted construction for boatbuilders and refit installers.
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Solé SK-80 Diesel Engine Goes on Display at Barcelona Boat Show
Solé Advance is showing its 76hp SK-80 diesel engine and accompanying propulsion equipment to recreational boat owners and marine technicians at Barcelona.
OceanLED Adds Five-Year Warranty to Selected Boat Lights
OceanLED is offering five-year limited warranty coverage for eligible Sport, Discover and X-Series underwater boat lights purchased from 1 October 2026.
KudoOutdoors Mini Pump Adds Battery Inflation and LED Light for Packrafters
KudoOutdoors' compact electric pump is designed to inflate packrafts and other low-pressure outdoor equipment while also providing lighting and power functions.
Aqua Bound Torq Paddle Combines Carbon Shaft With Reinforced Whitewater Blades
Aqua Bound's Torq is designed for whitewater and packrafting, using a carbon shaft and reinforced fibreglass blades with options for compact transport.
Werner Gives Powerhouse Whitewater Paddle a Spirit Falls Finish
Werner Paddles has introduced a limited Spirit Falls finish for its established Powerhouse whitewater paddle, retaining the model's full-size fibreglass blades.
Bending Branches Whisper Adjustable Paddle Targets New Kayakers
Bending Branches is introducing a more adaptable Whisper recreational paddle with adjustable lengths intended to reduce the uncertainty of a first purchase.
Zhik UVActive Hooded Top Adds UPF 50+ Coverage for Paddlers
Zhik's UVActive Hooded Top is aimed at paddlers and other small-boat users seeking lightweight ultraviolet protection around the head, neck and upper body.
Solar Patch USA Takes Sun-Cured Hull Repair Materials to IBEX 2026
Solar Patch USA is presenting ultraviolet-cured fibreglass repair patches for marine maintenance, including hull, bow and keel applications.
Astral Pusha Boot Targets Rocky Launches With Sticky Rubber and 900D Canvas
Astral's Pusha amphibious boot is designed around traction and hard-wearing construction for paddlers approaching difficult rocky riverbanks and launches.
Palm Equipment Flex Moc Uses Vibram Sole for Wet Boat Decks and Riverbanks
Palm Equipment's Flex Moc watershoes feature flexible zero-drop construction and Vibram soles intended for grip on the wet surfaces paddlers encounter.
Bending Branches Gives Angler Pro Paddle New Emberstrike Pattern for 2027
The Angler Pro Emberstrike from Bending Branches updates a fishing paddle with original artwork while retaining adjustable length and a high-area blade.
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