New Products / Gadgets
5/25/2005 10:43:53 AM by
Water scooter designed for kids
SEA-DOO
The Air Line, the developer of directdrive hookah gear for divers,recentlyintroduced the childs version of thepopular Sea-Doo GTI waterscooter.The Dolphin will mimic, within itslimits, the performance ofthe adultdiver propulsion vehicles. Agrilleencloses the propeller, andthemachine will stop if either of the triggersare released. It isbuoyant, butrated to a depth of about 10 feet. It isrecommended forchildren up to 80pounds. For safety, it should be usedin a closed wateror minimal currentenvironment. It weighs 12 pounds,including thebattery, and can run forone hour with speeds to 2 mph. Thecompletepackage includes the vehicle,battery charger, O-ring, siliconegrease;owners manual and sixmonthwarranty.www.airlinebyjsink.com1-877-207-3235MSRP: $200
Floating boat lift goes anywhere
SUNSTREAM CORP.
Sunstreams proven FloatLift hasearned its position as a leaderinfloating boat lifts. Because it is virtuallyunsinkable and itshydraulic systemcan operate on solar power, theFloatLift can protect aboat virtuallyanywhere at a buoy, dock or marina;and in fresh, salt,shallow or deepwater. With no dock brackets needed,boaters have thefreedom to take theFloatLift with them if theymove.www.sunstreamcorp.com866-786-5438Heavy-duty dock edging offered
TAYLOR MADE PRODUCTS Taylor Made Products has introduceda new line of commercial-gradedockedging, ideal for marinas, dockbuilders and other heavy-dutyapplications.Sold under the Taylor MadeDock Pro brand, the new dockedgingproducts are made with doublemoldedPVC, which is moldedtwice,then molecularly bonded for extradurability and protection. Theyareavailable in three profiles, including asolid-back reinforcedC-shape, smallP-shape and large P-shape, and aresold in 10-footlengths.www.taylormadeproducts.com
Turn your planning boat into a hydrofoil
BUGATTI YACHTS
Bugatti Yachts of Boca Raton engineersand fabricates customfoils andhull bottom parts that can to beadded to planning boats andyachtsranging from 30 to 150 feet in length.The foils can transform anymonohullor catamaran into a hydrofoil, A-Foilor air cavity hull for 30percent betterfuel efficiency and higher cruisingspeeds without theneed of any extrahorsepower, says company presidentJohn F.Rodrigues.www.BugattiYachts.com/refits.htm561-654-3470
Brighter thru-hull light now available
DEEPSEA
A whiter and brighter 12 volt thruhulllight is now available.DeepSeaPower & Light now offers an ultrabright 12 volt, 50 wattXenon Thru-Hull SeaLite. The new version of theThru-Hull SeaLite fillsthe nichebetween DeepSeas 65 watt HalogenThru-Hull SeaLite and 150watt HIDThru-Hull SeaLite. It offers the costeffectiveness and 12 voltinput powerof the Halogen Thru-Hull SeaLitewhile carrying over keyfeatures ofthe original HID Thru-Hull SeaLitesuch as the sapphirecrystal port andhigh color temperature gasdischargelamp.www.deepsea.com
Marine Kettle is combination stove, barbecue
MAGMA
Magmas newMarine Kettledesign providesthe safety,durabilityand performancerequired of a marine barbecue.The stainlesssteel radiant burner plateand dome system allows you to placestandardpots and pans directly overthe flame. It has a double linedstainlesssteel lower bowl and quick releasevalve lock for a safe, easyfuel changewhile cooking. It uses standard disposablepropane cylindersor adaptsto on-board LPG or CNGsystems.www.rivermarinesupply.com305-856-0080MSRP: $159.95
Remote condensing units for boats
CRUISAIR
Dometic Environmental Systems ofPompano Beach has introducednewCruisair Type R remote condensingunits for boatairconditioningsystems.The units representthe nextgenerationofseawatercooledreversecycleheatpumps forcooling andheating inmarineapplications.TheCruisair condensing units incorporate ahigherefficiency compressor which deliversfull capacity even under veryheavyloads. Standard units are offered incapacities from 20,000 to40,000 BTU,while modulating units are availablein 20,000, 30,000 and42,000 BTUsizes.804-746-1313sales@dometicusa.com
New satellite phone is smaller, lighter
IRIDIUM
Business, adventure, or pleasure, youcan still stay in touchacross the seasand time zones, in remote locationsand on the go.Onetelephonenumber, throughthe use of a minipersonalsubscriberidentitymodule (SIM)card, can helpkeep youconnected.Functionally similarto the Iridium9505, this latestofferingintroducessomeminor product changes. It is significantlysmaller,lighter and moreresistant to water, dust and shockthan the originalIridium 9500 and isideal for industrial or rugged conditions,yetappealing to thetravelingprofessional.www.globalsatellite.us/800-713-8481MSRP: $1,494
Take your tunes on, in, around the water
SV-IPOD
The h2o audio SV-iPodprovides a waterproofMP3 player housingwithheadset and siliconearplugs. The housing iswaterproof to as deep as10feet and supports theiPod 3G and 4G, allowingeasy access to controltheMP3 player functions.Dont go boatingwithout it!www.h2oaudio.comMSRP:$150
Best power-to-weight in its class
2005 YAMAHA FX CRUISER
The Yamaha version of thecruise ship boasts the most comfortablerideto date thanks to plush sets,raised handlebars and foot chocks.And,with a four stroke, 160 horsepowerhigh output Yamaha marineengine, ifoffers as much power as itdoes comfort. It even comes with aconvenientremote to activate thelow-RPM and security mode. If yourfamily islooking for a high-performance,luxury flagship, look no furtherthat theFX Cruiser High Output.www.yamaha-motor.comMSRP: $10,699
Catch some air!
MANTA RAY
The Manta Ray ST3950 is a mustfor the extreme towableenthusiast.Its 11-foot-wingspan is capableof lifting up andhoveringover water. Thenylon covered neopreneseats, the bottomand thewings aremade from strong,reinforced sandwichlikecomposite material.Itincludes twoinflatable backrests, afootrest for the rearrider, ropehandles anddirectional strakes.www.sevylor.com714-503-6300
Stay cool!
MISTERS UNLIMITED!"
Misters Unlimited!" is bringingunprecedented outdoor comfort tothemarine market, naturally. Highlyatomized fresh water moleculesflashevaporate, continuouslyexpending heat energy reducingoutdoortemperatures 15Ú on average!Aestheitc incorporation andinstallsaavyengineering have drivenMisters Unlimited!" developmentforan out-of-sight, out-of-mind, no toolsrequired installation.Reducetemperatures, pollutants,& deter bugs. Enjoythe outdoors asneverbefore. Missst it.www.mistersunlimited.com
Cruising with ultimate sound
JL AUDIO
Capable of standingalone, or in conjunctionwith JL Audio marinesubwoofers,the powerfulM770-CCS ComponentSpeaker System deliversexceptionalfidelity and output for those seekinga superior listeningexperience. Theoversize 7.7-inch woofers and highoutputsilk dometweeters developmore output than conventional 6.5-inch systems, aparticularly importantadvantage in open-airenvironments.www.jlaudio.comMSRP: $449