A recent U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Advisory warns boaters of the dangers in using cell phones and related devices. The advisory primarily addressed texting and inappropriately timed calls while engaged in critical shipboard operations. The report cautioned that “the potential risk associated with improper use of cellular telephones and other devices in the marine [...]

Easy-to-install, self-contained, low-draw underwater LED lights from Brown Industries can be mounted easily on most boats with trim tabs, without compromising the integrity of the hull below the water line. Manufactured from marine 316 stainless steel and electro-polished for corrosion resistance. Complete kits include wire, mounting brackets, screws, straps and ties. SOURCE Brown Industries Inc.

The GOST Immobilizer from Global Ocean Security Technologies is a start-up prevention system for single-engine outboard boats, yacht tenders, RIBs and PWCs. When an engine startup is attempted, the Immobilizer sounds a timed siren and prevents the engine from turning over. SOURCE Global Ocean Security Technologies

“Next Generation” Sunbrella® fabrics offer 25-percent greater water repellency with no loss of breathability. Glen Raven has applied innovative process and material improvements, from fiber to finishing, to produce this new level of performance, which is backed by a 10-year warranty. Sunbrella Next Generation marine fabrics offer enhanced quality and greater strength, and their fade [...]

George N. Jackson Limited offers a complete line of self-piercing grommets and setting equipment, eliminating the time consuming and costly process of pre-cutting holes for your grommets. The line of brass self-piercing grommets works with specially designed dies to cut the hole and set the grommet in a single action. Sizes can be easily and [...]

Bon Ami’s Eco Clean collection provides simple, non-toxic cleaning solutions made from pure, Danish ingredients. Each product offers a blend of the highest quality sugar surfactants and essential oils, with a boost from a single natural amino acid. SOURCE Eco Clean

EZ-Dri foam outdoor cushions dry almost immediately after exposure to rain, salt spray, melting snow, morning dew and washing. Large, open pores allow water drainage and air circulation. EZ-Dri provides long-lasting wear and comfort, and now comes in lower densities for cost-conscious users. It is available in various FR rating, including Cal 117 and International [...]

Corium can be used to create seats, dashboards and interior wall panels by using molded PU-skin and foam technology. This process makes possible the design of multiple shapes and stitching imitations, the use of a combination of colors and textures and the utilization of appliqués and embossing. Because of the Corium process (a robotized system), [...]

Weathertyte® Lite from Cooley Group is a lightweight, 11-ounce fabric with the look and feel of a classic woven fabric and the protection of an advanced polymer. The fabric is waterproof and ideal for marine applications as it protects against salt, sun, mold and mildew. Weathertyte can be heat-sealed and sewn and it is digitally [...]

CPV Series marine-grade solar panels from GANZ ECO-ENERGY are designed to provide efficient, clean, quiet and reliable power in 6W, 12W and 30W. The fully weatherproof, semi-flexible panels contain an unbreakable protective plastic coating and are available in a variety of colored solar cells. SOURCE GANZ ECO-ENERGY