SEAFLO Dry Bilge System
Boaters love a dry bilge, but it’s not always easy to keep it that way. The SEAFLO Dry Bilge System 2.0 is a 24V marine water removal system designed to eliminate standing water from bilges and other water-containing compartments. Featuring self-priming capability up to 25 feet, the system supports remote mounting for flexible installation across a variety of vessel configurations. The unit offers programmable automatic operation as well as manual toggle switch activation for customizable control. Designed for compatibility with the SEAFLO Four Zone Splitter System, it provides multi-compartment water management while helping reduce wear on bilge pumps and float switches through reduced operating cycles.
Price: $199 » www.seaflowusa.com
FURUNO NAVpilot-711C Autopilot System
The FURUNO NAVpilot-711C is an upgraded autopilot designed for a variety of recreational vessels, including inboard and outboard powerboats and sailboats. It utilizes a self-learning and adaptive software algorithm that plays the ultimate role in course-keeping capability, dynamically adjusting essential navigation parameters such as vessel speed, trim, draught, tide and wind effects, dead band, and weather. These parameters are stored in the system memory and continuously optimized to make the NAVpilot more versatile with every voyage. The NAVpilot-711C features a color day/night graphic display, delivering superior sunlight viewability during the day while preserving night vision when the sun goes down. Various display modes allow full customization of the data presented and the one-touch mode selection enables flexible steering and course control, and a streamlined on-screen setup wizard gets the system operational quickly.
Price: $3,295 » www.furuno.com
Arntson Marine Cabana WindSun Hat
Every once in a while, a member of the 48° North staff gets to personally test a product. Such was the case on a recent weeklong trip in the San Juan and Gulf islands for Managing Editor, Joe Cline, who donned his new Arntson Marine Cabana hat, a lightweight, floating full-brim sun hat that features VentWeave 80 fabric to keep your head cool in the heat of summer. Here are a few of his thoughts: “With perfect summer weather for our week of cruising, proper sun protection was a must. I can’t envision a better hat for the job when cruising a sailboat. I found the Cabana the ideal combo of comfortable to wear, cool even in the hottest part of the day, and sturdy in a breeze. I’ve always admired Arntson Marine hats, and recognized them as both high quality and the chosen headwear of many of sailing’s cool kids—I expected to appreciate the product, but after my first extended experience, I’m legitimately excited to wear it again. The big surprise… I got multiple compliments on the Cabana, no joke!”
Price: $78 » www.arntsonmarine.com
