Ewincher SailForce
Ewincher recently introduced their innovative SailForce winches, the next generation of electric winches that combine new motor technology with Australian made Hutton winches. Powered by a dedicated 30V lithium-ion battery, the winch is unique because it offers two speeds — fast and slow — with a super sensitive tension limiter that stops the winch when the limit has been reached. A wide range of tension limits can be configured to match the specificities of each boat. The winch only consumes 6 amps and, when it’s not in use, the battery pack is recharged from the boat’s 12V system. This eliminates the need to upgrade the capacity of your house battery bank. The battery pack can be placed anywhere on board by running a new cable or by connecting it to any 12V cable available. The SailForce electric winch comes with a 12V control panel and is available from size 40 to 70.
Price: $1,228 – $6,478 » www.ewincher.com
Gill Verso Lite Jacket
When you need a handy waterproof outer layer to throw in a bag or keep aboard your boat, the new Gill Verso Lite Jacket is designed and built to do just that. Ideal for a range of activities on and off the water, the Verso Lite is made using Gill’s exclusive XPLORE® two-layer waterproof and breathable fabric. It is lightweight and able to pack down into its own pocket and stash away easily when not being worn. The jacket features an integrated hood with two-way adjustment and a shock cord retaining loop for stowing away while not in use. A front YKK AquaGuard zipper stops water intrusion and adjustable outer cuffs provide additional wet weather protection. The large zippered front cargo pocket has side entry hand pockets and the adjustable hem allows for a comfortable, customized fit. The Verso Lite Jacket comes in blue and black.
Price: $165 » www.gillmarine.com
Exposure Marine RAW Pro 2 Headlamp
Whether you’re racing or cruising, having a reliable headlamp aboard for each crewmember is a must. Designed for the rigors of the ocean and tested by racers during The Ocean Race, Exposure Marine’s newly updated RAW Pro 2 Headlamp is a go-to for its additional output power and longer run times. The RAW Pro 2 now offers up to 265 lumens bright white light for outstanding visibility on deck, together with 50% more red light output of 75 lumens for better night visibility, without any glare. Pre-set to switch on in its lowest red light setting, the RAW Pro 2 prevents any risk of compromising your or your crew’s night vision. A simple, single click operation switches the RAW Pro 2 from red to white, and up to high white mode. USB recharging takes just 1.5 hours and with the new through-case magnetic charging option you simply connect the charger lead with a quick ‘snap on’ motion. Silicone strips inside the headband improve the holding performance, removing any need for an overhead strap and also helping to channel sweat towards the back of the head.
Price: $160 » www.exposureolas.com
