Offshore Stream 6 Liferaft
If you’re planning on doing any coastal or offshore voyaging, a liferaft is a worthwhile investment in safety. Superior Lifesaving Equipment’s Offshore Stream is an ideal offshore liferaft, suitable for any recreational cruiser. The Offshore Stream provides an industry leading 4 feet of floor space per passenger. Coupled with an insulated floor and high-vis canopy, the Offshore Stream provides the balance and security needed when venturing offshore. An automatic inflatable ramp, internal boarding ladder and automatically-deployed oversized ballast system ease embarkation for passengers. Multiple viewing ports, SOLAS-grade reflective tape, automatic canopy strobe light, and offshore equipment pack make this an excellent option for the bluewater boater. The Offshore Stream is available in 4, 6, and 8 passenger capacity, and is offered in a fiberglass container or vinyl soft pack.
Price: Starting at $1,885 www.superiorlifesaving.com
Dock Buddie
For single and shorthanded boaters, getting back into your slip after a sail can be a challenge. Not so with the Dock Buddie. Designed in Edmonds, Washington, the Dock Buddie is a simple-yet-innovative device to aid in docking your boat. The vertical stanchion is attached to a cleat or dock and has a horn at the top to leave a dock line, which can help eliminate the need for your crew to jump off the boat, fetch the line, and pass it back to a crew member to secure to the boat. Having quick and easy access to spring or stern lines can help to avoid hitting the dock or your dock neighbor’s boat. Cleat Mounted Dock Buddie attaches to most 12-inch standard dock cleats and ships with three configurable line holding heights: 1.5 feet, 3 feet, or 4.5 feet. Other cleat
sizes/types can be supported by request. The Deck Mounted Dock Buddie screws into your existing dock. It comes with 3 – 18-inch pole sections and two pole couplings that can be configured to provide line holding heights 1.5 feet, 3 feet, or 4.5 feet.
Price: $59-$79 www.dockbuddie.com
UNCHARTED SUPPLY CO First Aid Pro
Not your average first aid kit, the First Aid Pro is intentionally designed to handle emergencies when the unexpected happens, because having the right gear can make all the difference in these critical moments. Perfect for all types of boaters, the First Aid Pro is loaded with professional-grade supplies trusted by first responders and outdoor experts alike, and is housed in a compact, ultra-durable, and water-resistant case. Its all-purpose use covers cuts, sprains, burns, bleeding, and more—designed to help you respond to both minor injuries and serious emergencies. And the included Slishman Pressure Wrap functions as a compression bandage, splint support, or tourniquet in emergencies—giving you multiple life-saving tools in a single item. The First Aid Pro is built to thrive in marine environments and should be an essential part of your boat’s equipment list.
Price: $79 www.unchartedsupplycompany.com
