Video: Following Duracell’s Big Bow Project

48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently focusing on a new bow section with a carbon fiber chainplates. We love…

August Products News

Gill Hydro Mid Boot Pacific Northwest sailors and boaters of all stripes know that keeping your feet warm and dry is key to staying comfortable on the water. Gill Marine’s new Hydro Mid Boot is designed to provide day long…

July Products News

Pelican 9000 Waterproof Light Having a portable, waterproof light is a good idea no matter what size of boat you have or how you use it. Pelican Products has upped the game with their new Pelican 9000 LED light, which can be…

June Products News

Karver KJSK Staysail Kit Having an easy-to-rig staysail, heavy weather jib, or storm jib can be a necessary piece of gear on many cruising sailboats. But traditional stainless steel stays can be difficult to rig in rough…

May Products News

MISSION SENTRY Boat Fenders Cylindrical boat fenders have been around for decades and they haven’t exactly adapted to meet the needs of modern boat designs and types. From powerboats to sailboats, curved or flat hull shapes…

April Products News

Boatasy RopeCleaner In the “work smarter not harder” category, Boatasy’s new RopeCleaner is the ideal tool for cleaning muddy and barnacle encrusted lines — especially mooring lines that stay submerged. Made of 316 stainless…

My Boat: Devlin Surf Scoter 22, Loyal

In our latest My Boat column, we’d like to introduce you to Max Stevens and Molly McCarthy, and their awesome Devlin Surf Scoter 22, Loyal. Built in 1992, their Surf Scoter is homeported in Des Moines, Washington, where…

March Products News

Zhik Breathable PFD Intended for a wide range of water sports, Zhik’s new Breathable PFD was designed to be so light you barely feel like you’re wearing it. The life jacket’s versatility comes from a combination of ergonomic…

February Products News

» Sirius Signal C-1002 It might be time to finally ditch your old school flares. The Sirius Signal C-1002 two-color electronic Visual Distress Device (eVDSD) is the world’s first marine safety electronic flare to meet the…

January Products News

Garmin Quatix® 7 Sapphire Edition Garmin’s new quatix 7 Sapphire GPS smartwatch was designed to include all the bells and whistles you need on and off your boat. Built with a 1.3-inch AMOLED display, the quatix 7 provides…