MANTUS M3 CHAIN HOOK
Designing and building a chain hook that is easy to use yet strong enough to hold has long been a vexing problem, one which Mantus Marine has continually tried to solve. In their third generation M3 Chain Hook, they may have cracked the code. The latest hook has a likeness to a snap shackle, but with a more rectangular slot to capture a chain link. The M3 locks onto the outside of a single chain link, not through the middle, and will not slide down the chain. Even when the chain is unloaded, it can’t fall off. Designed to be used at the end of a snubber or bridle, the improved hooks fits the full range of anchor chain: BBB, Proof coil, high test, and stainless, and is available in 1/4-5/16in, 5/16-3/8in, 3/8-1/2in, and 1/2-5/8in chain link sizes.
Price: Starting at $83 www.mantusmarine.com
STREAMLIGHT SLEDGE HEADLAMP
Few things are more valuable on a boat than a trusty headlamp. Steamlight’s new Sledge headlamp is a rugged, rechargeable, flood beam headlamp engineered for versatility and performance across a variety of outdoor applications. It features dual power LEDs and provides multiple modes of lighting, including a THRO mode, which gives a short burst of 1,000 lumens when extra brightness is needed. Powered by the SL-B26® protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack, it can also operate on two CR123A lithium batteries. The Sledge is built with a polycarbonate thermoplastic body with an aluminum faceplate, an unbreakable lens, and impact resistance up 6 feet. The IPX4 water-resistant design ensures reliable performance even in wet conditions and a 45-degree tilting head allows for precise beam direction.
Price: $120 www.streamlight.com
RAILBLAZA ANCHORPOINT PHONE HOLDER
RAILBLAZA mounting systems has recently announced the launch of their new AnchorPoint smartphone holder, an adventure-ready mobile bracket that is built for the marine environment. With a five-point vice and no-slip silicon grips, the AnchorPoint keeps devices sturdily held through bumps, bounces, and rattles on the water. The holder also features four-point suspension vibration dampening technology to keep phones steady and footage crystal clear through every wave. The AnchorPoint has a 360-degree full-locking arm and is able to handle almost any device with an adjustable threaded dial. Its corrosion-resistant aluminum build is ideal for the salt and fresh water, and is plug-and-play compatible with the entire RAILBLAZA ecosystem and StarPort mounts.
Price: $75 www.railblaza.com
