MUSTANG SURVIVAL KHIMERA PFD
Sailors looking for a PFD that combines the security of foam with the slim profile of inflatables should take a hard look at Mustang Survival’s hybrid over-the-head entry jacket. The Khimera PFD offers a unique dual flotation system and lightweight and low-profile design that enhances mobility and comfort. The PFD eases re-entry into your boat if you go overboard and if additional flotation is needed in an emergency, you can simply pull the inflation handle or use the manual tube to add 14 lb of additional buoyancy. Adjustable shoulder and waist straps create a snug, close-to-body fit that helps the Khimera stay secure during water entry. A front storage pocket holds an extra cylinder (not included) so you’re always prepared. Re-arming on the go is simple; just squeeze the air out of the inflation cell and add a new CO2 cylinder. Reflective shoulder patches increase your visibility in low light and rescue situations.
Price: $199.99 » www.mustangsurvival.com
WICHARD MARINE SOFT SNATCH BLOCKS
Whether you’re a racing sailor or cruiser, having a snatch block or two in your rigging arsenal is a must. Wichard Marine’s collection of soft snatch blocks are an essential piece of kit that can be used for flying sail furling, furler terminals, sheet or control line deviation, barber-haulers, and more. The blocks are made from anodised aluminum, making them both lightweight and robust. And the Dyneema loop ensures easy installation on padeyes or toe rails, and they are easy to open and close, thanks to a secure Velcro strap. The block range comes in six rope sizes: 8mm, 10m, 14mm, 18mm, 22mm, and 30mm.
Price: $217.50+ » www.marine.wichard.com
BLUE SEA SYSTEMS M2 MONITOR
Keeping track of the systems aboard your boat can be crucial to cruising success, but it also doesn’t have to be difficult. Blue Sea Systems recently launched their new comprehensive display that monitors four systems in one compact LED digital monitor. DC System Monitoring: One input monitors the DC voltage, state-of-charge, current for one battery bank and another input monitors the voltage of an additional battery bank. Alarms include high and low voltage, high current, and low battery. AC System Monitoring: Monitors a single AC voltage, current, and frequency. Alarms include high and low voltage, high current, and high and low frequency. Bilge and Tank Monitoring: The two inputs that can be configured as a bilge or tank monitor. When configured as a bilge input, monitoring functions include pump active, cycle count in the last 24-hours, average cycles in a typical 24-hour period, and total cycles. High alarms can be set for both the minutes of run time in the last hour as well as the number or cycle counts in the last 24-hours. When configured as a tank input, tank status can be represented in both capacity (gallons or liters) or as a percentage of capacity. Custom tank shapes can be auto-calibrated or programmed. Both high and low level alarms can be set for all tanks.
Price: $409.99 » www.bluesea.com
