NEW - EM230 Basemount COMPACT for 5-7 metre RIBS and small fast fishing boats with factory fitted approved all round light. Fits A frame or on to cabin roof and solves the problem where to fit the radar reflector and the light - simply fit and wire up!

Also NEW OPTIONAL EXTRA - BASEMOUNT QD Adapter plates - Fit and remove in seconds! Enables the Extreme or Compact basemounts to be quickly removed from the cabin roof or A frame to avoid damage by trees or low objects when trailering or restrictive barn or garage entrances. Made from robust 3mm stainless plate with welded 12mm stainless fittings. 150mm diameter with 4 x 6mm fixings @ 80 mm centres Weight 0.9kg

see www.echomax.co.uk for all Echomax Passive - Active RTE.

Aquapac’s Waterproof Case for iPad means you can safely use your iPad/iPad2 in the pool, in the bath or even out at sea. Tough, welded TPU material means no stitching to leak, so your iPad really is protected, even underwater. Add to this the Aquaclip® (our patented, ultra-secure rustproof seal) which opens and closes with a simple twist of three little levers, and you get a case which is guaranteed to 15ft depth.

The Waterproof Case for iPad has a 3.5mm nickel-plated headphone jack, so you can play your music as loud as you want or watch movies without annoying others by the pool.

The case has windows to allow video with both cameras, so you can FaceTime blog in the rain, or film the kids snorkeling for the first time.

Features include:

• 3.5mm nickel-plated headphone socket

• The Multi-Touch screen on your iPad works normally through the case (NB: capacitive screens will NOT work UNDER water – the water makes it like you’re using gloves)

• Wi-Fi and 3G work normally through the case

• LENZFLEX™ optically-clear front window

• LENZFLEX™ camera window on the back

• Adjustable shoulder strap and desiccant sachets included.

SRP: £45

Gill has introduced a women’s specific drysuit design in order to offer the female consumer a much improved fit. The key design feature to this garment is that the zip placement is on the back. This means there is no cumbersome zip over the chest giving a more flattering fit. The women’s style also features an elasticated waist adjustment to achieve your preferred fit. Internally there is a female friendly mono brace with a side release buckle feature for ease and comfort.

Both the men’s and junior drysuits have received a design update and are all made of a waterproof and breathable 5Dot™, 3 layer fabric providing the perfect blend of comfort and durability. Additional protection is offered to the seat and knees with reinforced panels. A robust Dynat® waterproof zipper is used on the outer zip, to prevent water ingress. Additional features include ankle covers over the top of the latex seals and pre marked glideskin collar and cuff seals for a customised fit. Essential items can be stored in the low profile thigh cargo pocket and internal security pocket with zip closure.

The Skiff Racer buoyancy aid has been added to Gill’s offering of buoyancy aids in order to provide a high performance style suitable for keel boat and dinghy racing. The Skiff Racer buoyancy aid has been engineered to offer a low profile high-fit, making it perfect for the race environment. Foam side panels and zippers have been eliminated to allow for unrestricted arm movement and aid agility around the boat. The high fit design frees up the lower abdominal area so harnesses can be worn comfortably.

The shoulder length and sides can be adjusted to ensure a secure fit. Neoprene padding to the shoulders offers additional comfort. Reflective piping features across the back as a safety precaution for low light visibility. Further to these features is a front zippered pocket with mesh drainage is well positioned for ease of access to essential items when racing.

Specifications:

Skiff Racer Buoyancy Aids - Colour: Graphite/Dark Grey -Sizes: S-XL - Price: £55.00 including VAT

Helsinki-based Navis Engineering Oy has passed an important milestone in the yacht sector, after receiving MED-B type approval for its latest generation type AP4000 autopilot from classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Issued for a five-year period, the MED-B certificate provides assurance that the product complies with all the relevant international standards imposed on marine equipment of this type. The approval covers equipment delivery to newbuildings or existing vessels for retrofit.

Since its recent launch, uptake for the AP4000 has been rapid, with notable contracts including the 67m ketch Hetairos-II. This is the largest carbon-fibre sailing yacht in the world, and was completed at Baltic Shipyards last year.

The AP3000, the AP4000’s predecessor, has an extensive reference list and can be found on the bridges of several distinguished yachts. These include the 62m sailing yacht Athos of London (built at Holland Yachtbouw shipyard), the 70m mega-yacht Numptia (built at Rossi Navi Yachts), the 61m mega-yacht Diamonds are Forever (Azimut-Benetti S.p.A), the 53.7m mega-yacht Prima (Palumbo shipyard) and the 50m motor yacht Papi du Papi (ISA Yachts),  among others.

The AP4000’s IP67 level protection of the front panel and high-contrast anti-glare colour display are in line with its contemporary, while the unit also benefits from additional functionality. One of its new features is the fully self-adjusting Auto Tune algorithm that facilitates the adaption of the autopilot’s performance to the hydrodynamic parameters of any yacht of its displacement and dimensions.

The AP4000 is one of the few autopilots on the market that has a configuration for two independent rudders. In addition, it is designed to allow for an interface with bow thrusters, making it possible to keep the yacht’s heading at low speeds.

‘Barracuda’, the modern, low-priced Dutch top quality weekend cruiser.

The ‘Barracuda’, a completely new, modern weekend motor cruiser as a unique concept from Barracuda Yachts, is making its world debut at the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show 2012 on stand number 07.402.

The HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show is taking place from 6 to 11 March 2012 at the Amsterdam RAI.

Barracuda Yachts will be presenting its completely new, modern and delightfully contoured polyester ‘runabout’ ‘Barracuda’ to the press and public for the first time at the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show 2012.

The modern ‘Barracuda’ weekend motor cruiser for eight people is the final culmination of an innovative and completely new concept from Barracuda Yachts.

Passengers enjoy comfortable seating in the spacious, four metre-long open self-draining cockpit. The cabin under the foredeck has sleeping accommodation for two persons and a chemical toilet.

The new Dutch ‘Barracuda’ weekend cruiser is a one hundred percent Dutch innovation and a completely Dutch product.

Construction by this top notch Dutch builder is of world-famous Dutch top quality.

This unique innovative Dutch development is the combination of two concepts never presented in the Dutch yacht building industry before.

The ‘affordable sailing enjoyment’ concept

The ‘affordable sailing enjoyment’ concept means the modern, contoured polyester runabout ‘Barracuda’ has an unprecedented competitively low price.

For € 39,500.-- ‘modern affordable sailing enjoyment’ is already offered by the standard entry model.

The ‘variable size motor’ concept

The ‘Barracuda’ weekend cruiser also includes the ‘variable size motor’ concept. The ‘Barracuda’ has been specially designed to flexibly and simply grow its engine power.

Under the gas spring operated and locking transom hatch the entry model has an electrically starting 10 hp Yamaha with 25-litre petrol tank, ingeniously fitted and camouflaged in the special engine well.

The high stability and excellent sailing characteristics at different speeds and with different engine capacities enables the ‘variable size motor’ concept to fully come into its own. With its sophisticated and extensively trialled sailing characteristics the ‘Barracuda’ can be fitted with 10 hp to 115 hp outboard motors.

The unique combination of the two special concepts gives the buyer a high degree of flexibility and stability in vessel value.

Entry model for € 39,500.--

Using a trailer with the ‘Barracuda’ is simplicity itself. It is an open polyester motorboat, 7.5 metres-long in total including swimming platform and 2.44 metre beam. The forecabin contains two berths, a chemical toilet and a spacious, open self-draining cockpit four metres-long. The outboard engine is mounted in a well which is hidden by a hatch in the transom. This hatch is opened and closed using gas springs. The fully equipped entry model is supplied with a 10 hp electrically starting Yamaha long shaft motor. The draught is then approximately 65 centimetres.

Obvious advantages and value retention

The major advantages of the unique combination of the two special concepts are obvious. The prototype with a hull weight of 1,050 kilograms has been extensively trialled for sailing with long shaft outboards from 10 hp to 115 hp. The boat proved to be perfectly suitable for all these and intermediate capacities.

The top speeds of the 7.5-metre ‘Barracuda’ with the different capacities are:

• with 10 hp the top speed is 14 kph

• with 40 hp the top speed is 25 kph

• with 70 hp the top speed is 42 kph

• with 115 hp the top speed is 55 kph.

With this unique flexibility in choosing and increasing the motor power the value of the basic vessel is retained, often better than with a vessel with fixed motor.

There are also many optional extras including an Esthec deck.

The lockable transom hatch means the ‘Barracuda’ is protected against motor theft.

The ‘Barracuda’ from Barracuda Yachts can be viewed at the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show, stand number 07.402 (Amstelhal, Hall 7) immediately next to the route to the port.

Technical information on the standard design ‘Barracuda’ weekend cruiser:

• Overall length 7.5 metres, including swimming platform

• beam 2.44 metres

• draught: ± 65 centimetres with 10 hp outboard motor

• hull weight 1,050 kilograms

• motor: Yamaha electrically starting long shaft 10 hp outboard motor

• petrol tank 25 litres

• morse controls

• steering wheel including control cable ready-to-sail

• maximum number of persons: 8

• 3 x RAL colours

• antislip on deck, cockpit and steps

• stainless steel hinges and locks

• exterior: foredeck with 8 mm Marlon windows in window seal and frame of stainless steel mullions with stainless steel corner construction

• tarpaulin over the cockpit

• 2 fixed front seats including seat cushions, back cushions and stainless steel brackets, one round sofa with seat cushions

• open self-draining cockpit, four metres long, with 6 seats in the open cockpit

• aft deck with transom hatch opened and locked by gas springs

• well for outboard motor under transom hatch

• swimming platform finished with a rounded stainless steel strip

• navigation lighting

• 6 folding stainless steel cleats

• 2 mooring ropes

• 2 fenders

• interior:

forecabin, 2 berths with mattresses

chemical toilet

• antifouling

• construction material: glass fibre reinforced polyester, hull 10 mm, other parts 7 mm, laminated bulkhead 18 mm waterproof aucoumea panelling 150 mm tall: transom, keelson and longitudinal beams. Transom 4 cm solid aucoumea, decking in sandwich construction, balsa wood and/or foam.

• trailer: the boat can be placed on a trailer

• development and design: Jacco Klein, Enkhuizen

• construction: Adel Polyester, Genemuiden

The high performance of a hydrofoil doesn't have to come at a high price.  Helping create safer, more enjoyable times on the water, Davis Instruments offers its popular yet economical Doel-Fin stabilizer.  It maximizes lift without creating excessive drag, helping boats plane quickly.  The efficient design can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%.

Created by an aerospace engineer, the Doel-Fin boasts a unique two-piece design and a true foil shape.  Each high-strength plastic fin flexes independently to enhance stability and discourage propeller cavitation.  It works on all outboards and outdrives with a cavitation plate and installs in as little as 15 minutes.

Boat owners can experience better visibility, and safety, as the Doel-Fin decreases stern suction and bow rise.  It also steadies the boat during turns and improves control, especially in rough water.

Performance enhancements include faster hole shots and higher top-end speeds.  Doel-Fin also creates consistent planing at lower speeds.  This makes watersports more enjoyable for those at the end of the tow rope, with fewer throttle adjustments for those at the wheel.

Contact Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Ave., Hayward, CA  94545  USA.  +1-510-732-9229; Fax: +1-510-732-9188.  In Europe: Davis Marine Europe, Uilenkade 12, 3336 LP Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands.  +31 (0)78 6194316; Fax: +31 (0)78 6192689.   JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING ; www.davisnet.com.

· Garmin® Introduces GHP™ 20 Steer-by-Wire Autopilot for Teleflex Marine® Optimus 360 Systems

http://garmin.blogs.com/ukpr/2012/02/garmin-introduces-ghp-20-steer-by-wire-autopilot-for-teleflex-marine-optimus-360-systems.html

- This is an auto pilot product for both power and sail boats with a Teleflex Marine Optimus 360 steer-by-wire autopilot system.

- Both outboards can work independently from each other

- The Garmin autopilot can control the boat though the Teleflex system when moving

- Integrated shallow drive technology

- The pilot will automatically engage / disengage

- When NMEA integrated the autopilot will follow g2 vision auto guidance routes

- The autopilot picks up tachometer information through the Optimus system for optimal performance.

· Buy with confidence: Garmin® offers new chart guarantee for pre-programmed BlueChart® g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision® cards

http://garmin.blogs.com/ukpr/2012/02/buy-with-confidence-garmin-offers-new-chart-guarantee-for-pre-programmed-bluechart-g2-and-bluechart-.html

- Now available via the website.

- Entitles customers who have recently purchased a new preprogrammed BlueChart g2 or BlueChart g2 Vision microSD/SD card to one FREE update to the newest    version of charts. *(This offer is limited to one free update per card. The New Chart Guarantee is valid within 6 months of purchase).

· Garmin® Debuts BlueChart® Mobile Marine App for iPad

http://garmin.blogs.com/ukpr/2012/02/garmin-debuts-bluechart-mobile-marine-app-for-ipad.html

- Plan and create routes, view shaded depth contours and inter-tidal zones with spot soundings.

- Uses ActiveCaptain which provides real-time content for marine data, reviews, local knowledge, anchorages and hazards generated by mariners for mariners.

- With an internet connection, BlueChart Mobile helps mariners keep track of weather conditions

- Once on board, users can wirelessly transfer routes, waypoints and tracks created with BlueChart Mobile to a networked Garmin chartpotter.

· Garmin® Introduces New Line of Thermal-Imaging and Low-Light Marine Cameras

http://garmin.blogs.com/ukpr/2012/02/garmin-introduces-new-line-of-thermal-imaging-and-low-light-marine-cameras.html

- GCL 20, Garmin’s low light camera, is especially useful at dawn, dusk and in light fog.

- The high-resolution GCT 30 and low-resolution GCT 20, aid in navigating in total darkness

- GCT 30, GCT 20 or GCL 20 will automatically lock onto a point and follow it.

State-of-the-art sonar module offers anglers phenomenal fish detection, clarity, and depth performance.

Miami International Boat Show, 16th – 20th February, Booth A100

Raymarine announced the launch of its new CP450C ClearPulse™ CHIRP sonar, a cutting edge black box fishfinder option for the all new Raymarine e-Series and c-Series line of multifunction displays.

The CP450C with ClearPulse™ CHIRP technology goes beyond high definition and offers up to 10 times the resolution of traditional fishfinders. ClearPulse™ CHIRP technology takes advantage of a wide spectrum of sonar signals to deliver amazing detail and accuracy. The CP450C also features TruZoom™ mode for a precise and magnified view of fish targets, bottom structure, and baitfish without any loss of resolution seen with traditional fishfinder zoom mode.

Shallow water or offshore the CP450C can operate in a wide range of sonar frequencies simultaneously, using two independent CHIRP sonar transceivers. The CP450C detects fish and other underwater targets using any discreet frequency from 25 to 250 kHz. CP450C also offers mid-band frequency support in the 75 to 130 kHz range. This means no matter what they fish for, no matter where they hide, CP450C intelligently detects and targets the fish fishermen want to catch!

The CP450C also features an ultra-fast 80 ping-per-second update rate, providing anglers with enhanced target detail in shallow water and when moving at high speeds. Unlike traditional high-speed scrolling, the CP450C actually images the bottom at up to twice the speed of typical fishfinders, providing real time information of water depth and bottom conditions when you need it most.

CP450C’s ClearPulse™ CHIRP technology excels in the most challenging conditions where other sonars fail. ClearPulse™ CHIRP technology sees right through dense schools of baitfish, marking individual targets while simultaneously identifying larger game fish. CP450C also works well in soft sea bed conditions where holding bottom is difficult for traditional fishfinders. The CP450C is designed to operate in depths ranging between two and 10,000 feet.

The CP450C ClearPulse™ CHIRP Sonar Module is compatible with Raymarine’s all new 3rd generation c-Series and e- Series multifunction displays and connects using SeaTalkhs networking. Raymarine is also offering a wide range of Airmar CHIRP compatible depth transducers to complete the CP450C system.

CP450C sonar RRP £1,245/ €1,495 excluding VAT

New PC app lets Raymarine owners sync waypoints and routes with their multifunction display and online.

Miami International Boat Show, 16th – 20th February, Booth A100

Raymarine announced the introduction of Voyage Planner PC software, a powerful, easy-to-use, route planning and data management software solution for Raymarine multifunction displays.

Voyage Planner allows Raymarine owners to effortlessly manage waypoints and routes between their vessel’s multifunction display and their personal computer. Boaters can plan at home or bring their PC onboard and import and export waypoints and routes in real time, using the built-in Wi-Fi capability of Raymarine’s new c-Series and e-Series multifunction displays.

Alternatively, waypoint and route plans can sync through SeaTalkhs (Ethernet) or with flash memory cards. Voyage Planner supports native Raymarine waypoint formats and also offers GPX and KMZ waypoint file format support, giving boaters the flexibility of importing waypoint locations from other brands of marine electronics.

Voyage Planner is very flexible and supports many different types of electronic navigation charts, topographic charts, weather overlays, and custom fishing data. Raymarine owners will appreciate Voyage Planner’s standard support for Navionics vector charts. Voyage Planner supports Navionics, Gold, Platinum+ and HotMaps charts. Owners of Raymarine multifunction displays can download a free Navionics Ready-to-Navigate base map for their Voyage Planner application by simply registering their multifunction display online.

Voyage Planner users can also connect their routes and waypoints to the cloud using the all new Voyage XChange website. Access to the Voyage XChange website is through a low cost annual subscription, and Voyage Planner users receive free 12 month access. Voyage XChange allows Raymarine Voyage Planner users to store waypoints and routes online and purchase charts for use in their Raymarine multifunction display or Voyage Planner software. Voyage XChange can also connect with your Facebook account and let you share your trip plans with your friends online.

For additional product information please visit www.raymarine.com.

Premium High-Resolution Thermal Night Vision with a Color TV Camera

Miami International Boat Show, 16th – 20th February, Booth A100

Raymarine announced the newest addition to its family of thermal night vision products for boaters, the T470SC gyro-stabilised thermal camera.

Engineered with FLIR thermal imaging technology the T470SC is equipped with a high resolution, long-range thermal imager, a color low light visible TV camera with 10:1 optical zoom, and active gyro-stabilisation.

Using internal gyroscopes that compensate for vessel movement automatically, the T470SC’s active gyro-stabilisation provides a steady image when seas are rough. Now boaters can have the best of both worlds: the power to see small objects from great distances, and smooth imagery on the open water.

The T470SC also has a color TV camera with a continuous zoom lens that automatically matches its field of view to that of the thermal camera, so users won’t get disoriented when switching between cameras.

The T470SC integrates seamlessly with Raymarine multifunction displays including Raymarine’s all new e-Series multifunction displays with HybridTouch™. The T470SC combined with an e-Series display gives boaters simple touch screen pan and tilt control, plus full access to all camera functions directly from the e-Series interface.

Housed in a rugged, waterproof gimbal enclosure that provides continuous 360° pan and +/-90° tilt capability, theT470SC provides horizon-to-horizon thermal imaging or low light color camera coverage.

Leisure marine industry leaders focus on ease of use and practicality

Actisense, the world leaders in the leisure marine industry, have through meticulous research and development unveiled the latest additions to their growing NMEA 2000 product range. The NMEA 2000 range of cables and connectors, designed by Actisense, are fully certified and are available internationally from their network of distributors and dealers.

Actisense, a brand from Active Research Limited, has created their range of cables and connectors to be superior to any similar products available. The focus has been to carefully consider any existing industry install and usability issues found with other manufacturers connectors and have their new range designed to combat these issues and make the user experience uncomplicated and trouble-free.

The Actisense Micro Bulk Cable is UL certified and is available in 100 metre reels. The same cable will be used in the Cable Assemblies that are available in lengths from 10m down to 0.25m. The Actisense T piece provides simple installation where a drop connection is required and the male and female Terminators are used at either end of an NMEA 2000 backbone to ensure proper operation. Further additions to the range include a Power T, featuring a 3m cable to offer flexibility when installing, as well as Panel Mount Connectors.

Managing Director of Active Research Limited, Phil Whitehurst, commented: “When we first started Actisense, we did it to make the lives of installers and boat owners easier and more fulfilling. This series of NMEA cables and connectors will prove greatly useful in both installation and use.

For more information about Actisense, visit www.actisense.com and follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Storing or retrieving gear from lockers onboard should be hassle free.  Accon Marine's 101 and 102 Locking/Non-Locking Lift Rings enable boat owners to conveniently access their supplies with the pull of a handle, while keeping items effortlessly secured when not in use.

Both models are offered in locking and non-locking versions.  They feature a spring returned loop.  Recessed ends allow for water runoff.  Designed with style in mind, the 101 and 102 Series are constructed from long-lasting, sleek stainless steel.

The 101 Lift Ring measures 4.7cm x 5.3cm, while the 102 Lift Ring is 4.7cm x 5.7cm.  Both models require drilling a 2cm hole and secured with #8 screws for installation.

The 102 Series is offered with single or double cam.  Various cam lengths and offsets are available for either series.

Accon Marine has been associated with superior-quality precision metalwork for more than 30 years.  The company offers a full range of stainless steel marine hardware.

Contact Accon Marine, 13665 Automobile Blvd., Clearwater, FL  33762.  727-572-9202; Fax: 727-572-7621.

www.acconmarine.com.

Whether before Spring launching or Fall storage, anode inspection is most easily performed when a boat is out of the water.  When replacing anodes, owners should consider the type of water in which they boat to best protect their craft. The potential environmental impacts of anode materials also come into play, as all anodes are not the same.

Anodes are needed to protect against galvanic corrosion.  Immersing two different metals in water can create a small electrical current.  This steadily corrodes the less noble metal, such as the aluminum outboard housing connected to a steel prop, or the copper plumbing joined by steel fittings.  Saltwater, which is highly conductive, speeds this process.  So does any stray electrical current, as could be found in a marina or even aboard the owner's boat.

Sacrificial anodes, made from the least noble metals such as zinc, aluminum and magnesium, attract the electrical current. Anodes are meant to be destroyed, so expensive equipment isn't.  They have been used for centuries.

The water in which a boat sits helps determine the best anode type to use.  Zinc and aluminum alloys work well in saltwater.  In brackish waters, aluminum is better, as zinc's efficiency decreases with reduced salinity.  Freshwater boaters cannot use zinc at all – magnesium is the only metal alloy that will offer anode protection in freshwater.

Zinc is one of the most well-known anode materials, a readily available and inexpensive metal.  However, zinc anodes contain small amounts of cadmium, a heavy metal known to be toxic.  When the zinc anode corrodes away, small amounts of cadmium are also released into the water.  The environmental impact of zinc and cadmium is one issue the boat owner should weigh when selecting anodes.

An alternative is aluminum alloy, which contains nothing environmentally threatening.  Aluminum anodes perform as well as, or better than, zinc.  They have better electro-chemical properties, are lighter, and have become competitively priced.

CMP Global is one supplier who offers a broad array of zinc, aluminum and magnesium anodes to protect boats in all types of water.  Its Martyr II aluminum and Martyr III magnesium anodes contain no cadmium.

From CMP Global, The Business Center, Upton, St. Michael, Barbados BB 11103.  +604-940-2010; JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING ; www.cmpglobal.com.

Free 5-inch HDS Gen2 fishfinder / chartplotter with selected outboards

Lowrance and Suzuki GB’s Marine Division have announced a new retail campaign for the first quarter of 2012.  The two groups have joined forces to offer a free Lowrance HDS-5 Gen 2 fishfinder/chartplotter worth £700 free with every Suzuki outboard motor in the 40-140hp range.

This mid-range section of the Suzuki outboard line-up, which spans from 2.5hp to 300hp, is an important market sector as it includes models that are ideal for entry level and family boaters as well as commercial applications.  The models included in this particular promotion are the DF40, DF50, DF60, DF70, DF80, DF90, DF100, DF115 and DF140. These outboards are all lightweight and all benefit from Electronic Fuel Injection, giving them excellent power-to-weight ratios and class-leading fuel efficiency.

The exciting new HDS-5 Gen2 fishfinder/chartplotter from Lowrance features a five-inch screen, best-in-class processing speed and StructureMap™ view, a powerful, innovative tool that allows users to overlay StructureScan® sonar images on a chart in real-time or to save images and review at leisure.

The HDS Gen2 provides the many award-winning benefits of the popular HDS fishfinder/chartplotter series, with double the memory and twice the processor speed delivering enhanced responsiveness, faster start-up, quick menu operation and lightning-fast chart panning and zooming speeds.

Owners of compatible Suzuki outboards will also appreciate the capability of Lowrance HDS Gen2 units to show engine management information via NMEA 2000 connectivity.

Gareth Lumsdaine, Sales & Marketing Manager for Suzuki’s Marine Division said, “It’s great to be able to announce this promotion and provide our customers with even more added value. The Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 chartplotter/fishfinder is a great piece of kit and customers will be able to link it to their new outboards to keep an eye on engine management information in addition to all its other features.”

George Pollard, Managing Director of Lowrance UK added, “We are very pleased to support Suzuki with this promotion and we are sure their customers will enjoy using the high-definition functionality of the HDS-5 Gen 2 and appreciate its compact size.”

The offer is available at all Suzuki outboard dealerships and is running through the spring of 2012. For more information, visit www.suzuki-marine.co.uk

Seakeeper is opening up more comfortable worlds to boats in the 11-13m range with its new MX series gyro stabilizer. Based on the same groundbreaking technology as its M8000 and M21000 gyros, the MX series will be tuned to an individual's application, in an affordable package.

Quality Seakeeper features are standard, such as quiet operation, low power draw, and active electronic controls.  The MX series still spins a flywheel inside a vacuum-sealed sphere to create powerful righting force.

Seakeeper will optimize its control algorithms to the faster roll periods on smaller craft, working closely with clients to deliver the greatest possible angular momentum.  The MX series can deliver up to 80% roll reduction whether a boat is underway, idling or at anchor.  It is initially designed for boats up to 15 US tons displacement.

"People with smaller boats have been begging us for gyro technology," said John Kermet, Seakeeper VP of sales and marketing.  "The MX series is an extension of Seakeeper's proven gyro platform, an affordable solution.  Fishermen can venture farther offshore.  Small cruisers have more overnight anchoring options.  Scuba divers can re-board their craft in safety.  Yacht owners can also stabilize their tenders," Kermet said.

"We are leveling the horizon for a much larger range of boats now, and will continue to design and innovate.  Our MX series is an evolution, in advance of the gyro revolution."

The catalyst for this evolution was a recent Seakeeper gyro installation on a 11.9m Intrepid.  As tender to the 40.8m SWATH Abeking

& Rasmussen M/Y Silver Cloud, custom-designed for comfort on the roughest seas, the owners sought the same stability for their small boat.

Intrepid is known for its fast and fuel efficient custom sport yachts.  External stabilizing appendages would produce drag, affecting the Intrepid 390's 50-knot top speed, and its small genset couldn't be taxed.  So Intrepid, Seakeeper and Ocean5 Naval Architects created the gyro-enhanced Intrepid 390, the first gyro on a boat this small.

"Intrepid builds boats tailor-made to the customer's needs and desires," said Joe Brenna, Intrepid VP of customer service.  "The Seakeeper works like a dream, the performance just amazed me.  Our 390 is still fast and handles extremely well, but it's steady as a rock."

"Seakeeper's rugged and durable design withstands the rigors of small, high-speed boat operation.  It's the only viable stabilization system for such craft," said Robert Kaidy, Ocean5 CEO.  "Sea trials are a validation of engineering, and this exceeded our expectations.  Intrepid makes a solid boat.  Even at high speed, the gyro had no impact on its dynamic characteristics, other than the very positive effect of reducing roll.

"It doesn't take much on smaller boats to make it difficult to walk around.  When you're uncomfortable, it really detracts from the boating experience," said Kaidy.  "But the gyro changes that, returning the comfort, utility and functionality of the boat.  It's really fundamental.  I predict we'll see more new boats of this size designed for a Seakeeper gyro—soon."

A comparison video of the gyro-enhanced Intrepid 390 and a non-stabilized model is at http://vimeo.com/35754451.  The boat will be at slip 120 for demos at the Miami Boat Show, and afterward by appointment, contact 301-717-6280 or JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING for demo information.

Contact Seakeeper, 44425 Pecan Ct., Ste. 151, California, MD  20689  USA.  +1-410-326-1590; JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING , www.seakeeper.com.

San Diego, CA – 2/10/12 – In response to growing demand from customers, DeepSea Power & Light (DeepSea) has developed a powerful LED retro-fit insert for the popular 150W HID Thru-Hull SeaLite®. The success of the original 150W HID Thru-Hull SeaLite® established DeepSea as a leader in underwater lighting for boats. Now, thousands of boat owners can upgrade from HID technology to the latest in LED technology without changing the fitting in the boat hull thanks to the new Matrix® 150FS Thru-Hull SeaLite® Insert. Even customers with lights that are nearly 10 years old can enjoy the benefits of LED technology.

Installation is simply a matter of unscrewing the HID cartridge from the Thru-Hull SeaLite® fitting and replacing it with the new LED cartridge. The HID ballast is then swapped with the smaller LED driver. No haul out is necessary, so it couldn’t be easier to convert to LED technology for enhanced light output, half the current draw, instant on, color options, and no bulbs to service. The Matrix® 150FS Thru-Hull SeaLite® is also available as a standalone product for new installations where the customer wants the peace of mind of an internally serviceable LED lighting solution, making it a powerful new addition to the lineup of DeepSea products.

The Matrix® 150FS Thru-Hull SeaLite® Insert was designed and manufactured by DeepSea Power & Light, a U.S. company with over 28 years of experience manufacturing underwater lights for deep diving submersibles, offshore oil, and commercial divers.

To learn more about the Matrix® 150FS Thru-Hull SeaLite® Insert, please visit www.deepsee.com or call 858-576-1261.

Here’s an ideal opportunity to evaluate the latest DIESELJET jet-RIB by Williams Performance Tenders – in ‘real-world’ conditions on the south coast of the UK - either for use as a superyacht tender for which the brand has become well recognised, or equally as a luxuriously appointed day-boat for those perfect summer days!

Adlam Marine – the UK’s leading Williams jet-RIB specialist have invested in a Versadock floating dock facility in Lymington Yacht Haven marina where a Dieseljet model will be permanently berthed to provide an opportunity for yacht owners, captains, crew, or anyone wishing to test this high quality machine on the sea.

The Lymington location is ideal for close proximity to both Southampton and Bournemouth airports, and with a selection of decent restaurants and shops in the town itself plus very high quality hotels in the New Forest area makes an ideal short-visit destination too.

The Dieseljet Test Centre will be open from early March 2012, and test appointments can be arranged – subject to prevailing weather conditions – at relatively short-notice during weekdays, or at weekends by prior arrangement.

For further information contact : Adlam Marine Limited – telephone (01590) 681103.

Educating owners on the best ways to keep their vessel in top shape, Shurhold Industries launches the Clean-N-Simple Campaign.  This campaign will feature helpful videos to show, rather than tell, viewers how to care for their craft.  In partnership with Wellcraft, all maintenance will be performed on Shurhold's new Wellcraft 340 Coastal called Clean-N-Simple.

Posted on www.Shurhold.com, each video will be hosted by Shurhold president Barry Berhoff and will center around one maintenance-based question.  These videos speak directly to boaters with thorough, yet simple, step-by-step instruction. While the videos are a significant portion of the campaign, the Clean-N-Simple tips will be cross-promoted through other mediums and featured in live demos at public events.

"Becoming a Clean-N-Simple partner helps us communicate more directly with boaters," said Pat Bucci, national sales manager of Wellcraft Boats.  "Shurhold's strong marketing presence and dedication to educating boaters will lead to success for all parties involved, including boaters.  We're excited for this partnership."

"Working with quality partners like Wellcraft, Garmin and others allows us to showcase how to care for different aspects of the vessel in real-life situations," said Barry Berhoff, president of Shurhold Industries, Inc.  "We continue to focus on educating boaters on caring for all aspects of the boat, from power cables to fenders, touch-screen plotters to enclosures. This program will help boaters keep it all Clean-N-Simple."

Shurhold's Clean-N-Simple boat will debut at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show, February 16-20, in Wellcraft's booth #D99.  More information on this exciting campaign and registration for a chance to win a Detailers Dream Pack can be found at www.shurhold.com/dream.  Users who register on the site will also be informed when the show goes live.

Dedicated to educating boat owners, Shurhold provides key tips for boat value preservation at www.shurhold.com. Inventor of the One Handle Does It All system, Shurhold manufactures specialty care items and accessories to clean, polish and detail.

Contact Shurhold, 3119 SW 42nd Ave., Palm City, FL  34990 USA.  +1-772-287-1313; Fax: +1-772-286-9620.

www.shurhold.com.

With spring fast approaching, we appreciate our customers will be looking forward to getting back on the water. Nautical charts change continuously so Garmin endeavours to reflect the ever-changing marine landscape in our BlueChart electronic marine mapping collection.

Garmin UK is pleased to announce worldwide coverage availability for the updated 2012 format of BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision, replacing the previous 2011.5 version.

The popular BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision charts complement and enhance our marine and handheld product line with multiple user benefits:

• Deep water depth contours in the Fishing Chart display included in both BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision formats

• Seamless data transition between zoom levels and harmonious transition across chart borders

• Lower cost, BlueChart g2 electronic option for the Garmin handheld series and lower-end plotters

• “Safety Shading” settings with a selection of up to five values

• Standardised depth contours and isobath areas

• Combining the best available data from multiple sources to create the most accurate and detailed chart available

Here below are the enhancements in BlueChart g2 & g2 Vision 2012:

• Addition of new European region: EU717L- East Mediterranean & Black Sea

• Norwegian natural harbours and Finnish harbours updated

• South American coastal road coverage updated including addition of Costa Rica, Panama, Peru and Uruguay data

• Relevant chart coverage added for Malaysia

• Numerous chart and notice-to-mariner updates

• Over 900 points of interest added in the US around the Great Loop, Alaska, South-Western Canada and Washington

For more information on garmin mapping visit http://www.garmin.com/uk/maps/garmin-marine-charts-and-maps/