RibRide Pairs New 10.5m TITUS RIB With Twin Honda BF350 V8s
Anglesey adventure-boat operator RibRide has chosen twin Honda BF350 V8 outboards for its new 10.5-metre TITUS RIB, Explorer 2. Built by BLS Marine Group, …
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Propspeed Foulfree Expands to More Underwater Boat Surfaces
One boat can have several underwater materials that do not respond to a single conventional antifouling treatment. Propspeed has expanded Foulfree into a Multi-Surface …
ARCO Zeus A225 Targets High Electrical Loads on Mercury Verado Boats
Modern outboard-powered boats can carry electronics, refrigeration and other loads that exceed the assumptions behind an older charging arrangement. ARCO Marine has introduced its …
Lofrans Razza Brings a Lower-Profile Windlass to Compact Foredecks
Anchoring hardware takes valuable space on the foredeck of a small cruiser, especially when the same area must remain safe for crew movement. Lofrans …
Victron Smart IP43 Adds Dedicated 36V and 48V Charging Models
Higher-voltage batteries are becoming more familiar on electric dinghies and boats with demanding electrical systems. Victron Energy has extended its Smart IP43 charger family …
Victron Orion XS 70A Adds Higher-Output DC-DC Charging
An outboard or inboard alternator can supply useful energy, but an owner should not assume it can be connected directly to any domestic battery …
Torqeedo Adds 700W Travel XS and New 48V Cruise Outboards
A small tender needs propulsion that is simple to handle, store and charge, while a larger dayboat may call for a more powerful system. …
Dometic FreshJet FJXM7 3500 Brings Rooftop Cooling to Boats
Cabin cooling can be difficult to package on a smaller cruiser when lockers are already full of essential equipment. Dometic has introduced the FreshJet …
Fischer Panda 3.5e Adds a Compact Inverter Generator Choice
A smaller onboard generator can be appealing when a cruising boat has limited space and modest AC demand. Fischer Panda's 3.5e is presented as …
Fischer Panda 5.5e Targets Higher Compact-Cruiser Power Loads
A compact cruiser may need more electrical power than a battery charger and a few lights when refrigeration or other domestic loads are running. …
Propspeed Adds Like A Pro Toolkit for Marine Coating Work
Coatings work can fail before the first brush touches a part if the surface has not been prepared properly. Propspeed has launched its Like …
AIRMAR Adds NMEA 2000 Cables and Connectors for Marine Installations
A new marine display can be let down by a poor connection hidden behind the panel. AIRMAR has added NMEA 2000 cables and connectors …
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