YANMAR SD60 ROPE CUTTER
Yanmar Marine International has introduced its first rope cutter, an easy-to-install safety feature designed solely for sailboats equipped with the YANMAR SD60 sail drive and fixed two or three blade propellers. Suitable for both monohulls and catamarans, the SD60 Rope Cutter is ideal for a range of cruising sailors, charter boat operators, and sailing schools to enhance safety and reduce maintenance costs and downtime. The circular saw blade mounts directly onto the shaft behind the propeller, and turns with the shaft to effectively stop ropes, weeds, plastic, and fishing lines from jamming between the cutlass and the propeller, removing the hazard almost instantly before bearing or other mechanical failures can occur. The rope cutter is a cost-effective and efficient tool to decrease damage and minimize the inconvenience of debris catching on any sailboat equipped with the SD60, which is compatible with the 3JH5E, 3JH40, 4JH5E, 4JH45, 4JH4-TE, 4JH57, and 4JH80 engines.
Price: $310 » www.yanmar.com/marine
MUSTO BR1 WINTER COLLECTION
Musto has recently launched their new BR1 ‘Winter Collection’ to add to their best-selling BR1 series, making the range a year-round set of apparel for the cruising community in cooler climes. Perfect for sailors in the Pacific Northwest, the collection includes the BR1 Primaloft® Channel Sailing Jacket, BR1 Primaloft® Mid-Layer Jacket, and Solent Primaloft® Insulator Jacket, all utilizing Primaloft® insulation technology. The Channel Sailing Jacket is perfect for cruising in cooler temperatures and for protection from the ocean spray. The Mid-Layer Jacket is available in both a men’s and women’s fit, and provides insulation to ensure warmth in all the right places. The Solent Insulator Jacket is a reliable mid-layer with features designed to promote warmth on and off the water. This insulator jacket is an ideal mid-layer for inshore sailing or overnight stays on the boat. Wear under a waterproof jacket for use in more intense sailing conditions, too. The Winter Collection comes in a variety of sizes and colors.
Price: $105 to $325 » www.musto.com
SEASUCKER UNIVERSAL 1-CUP HOLDER
Between a slim energy drink and a jumbo coffee cup, standard built-in cup holders have a tough time accommodating today’s wide range of beverages. Plus, they can’t follow the action around the boat. But the Universal 1-Cup Holder from SeaSucker can! Made in the USA, the Universal 1-Cup Holder uses SeaSucker’s innovative Vacuum Mount technology to securely hold drink containers from 2 to 3.75 inches around. It mounts temporarily on virtually any non-porous surface and removes without leaving a mark. The cup holder incorporates a set of rubber flaps in its 4-inch ring. The resulting friction secures everything from a thin aluminum can to a hefty 40-ounce bottle of beer, even in chop. With the available Yoebi Stemware Holder, wine drinkers have a place for their chardonnay. Unlike common industrial suction cups, SeaSucker’s 120 pounds of holding power lasts for days. A simple tool-free mechanism orients the mount through 90° from horizontal to vertical, to fit virtually any boat surface angle. The SeaSucker Universal 1-Cup Holder is available in black or white to fit any marine décor.
Price: $99 » www.seasucker.com
