Hurricane SunDeck Sport 2030 OB
Rigged with the optional Fish Package including a fishing seat, livewell, rod storage clips and a bow-mounted electric trolling motor harness, the SunDeck not only is an able angling craft, but also sports a bimini top that allows use of an common mosquito net to be draped over the cockpit to protect anglers from biting bugs.
The 20-foot, 9-inch model with a Yamaha F150XA engine has a MSRP of around $41K. For more information visit www.hurricaneboats.com.
SunDeck 2690 Hurricane’s new flagship
Nautic Global Group introduced the SunDeck 2690 as Hurricane’s new flagship, and has done so with good reason. The 2690 features a number of incredible innovations such as an exclusive running surface and preemptive design to make operation and maintenance simple and comfortable.
The 2690 also offers a wide array of new and top-of-the-line features to give owners a great amount of amenities as well as added value. Covering 26 feet, 4 inches and equipped with a spacious 9-foot beam, the SunDeck 2690 not only gives operators an incredible list of features, but gives them the room to enjoy them. Production is set to begin in May for this brand new model.
(www.nauticglobalgroup.com)
Getting Children The Correct Life Jacket
The BoatUS Foundation stresses the importance of making sure children have the proper fitting life jacket before they get out on the water. Unlike buying shoes that kids will grow into, buying a properly fitting life jacket can prevent tragedy.
Kids’ life jackets come in three sizes that include infant, child and youth sizes. These sizes should be closely examined and the correct jacket should also be US Coast Guard approved to ensure maximum protection. BoatUS has provided a Kids’ Life Jacket Loaner Program at 530 locations where life jackets may be borrowed for boating excursions and will provide the correct size jacket to ensure the child’s safety.
(www.boatus.com/foundation/ljlp/map)
Monocular With Integrated Compass
Lightweight and versatile, capable of fitting into any pocket, the MINOX MD Monocular is the perfect solution to any boater’s need for magnified vision. The watertight monocular also offers perfect navigation with its integrated compass, making for an incredible combination of view finding and direction.
The rigid metal body construction and compact dimensions offer boat captains the perfect platform for precise heading and the power of magnified vision for safe travel. The MINOX MD 7x42C Monocular retails for $119. (866-469-3080/www.minox.com/usa)
Pontoon Legs Goes Hydraulic
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. has created an aluminum constructed, hydraulically actuated pontoon lifting system that is now available for pontoon boats equipped with I/O sterndrive propulsion.
The I/O Pontoon Legs version is comprised of hydraulically actuated legs that are installed on the rear of the boat and front underside of the deck and lifts the boat with an onboard controller or key fob remote within seconds. When the legs are lifted away, nothing is exposed that would affect your boat’s performance and installation doesn’t void the boat’s warranty, keeping the pontoon safe and powering off at its optimal performance.
(507-225-3421/www.pontoonlegs.com)
Summer Maintenance Tips
This year, before you get your boat on the water, be sure to give it the “once over” and check your boat to ensure that everything is in proper working order. Falcon Safety Products Inc. encourages boaters to look over the your boating checklist and make sure that your summer adventures will be as comfortable and enjoyable as they should be.
First, check the hull and deck of the boat for any wear, cracking or any other degradation. Checking propellers during the basic boat checking is also very important. Once the larger areas have been cleared, fasteners and fittings should be inspected for snug and secure placement.
Inspection and preventative maintenance will help control any future repairs and checkups and add longevity to your boat. After looking over the larger and mechanical components of the boat, looking into the electrical systems and engine systems is next on the captain’s checklist. Check over electrical fittings and make sure that the battery is charged and will continue to hold the charge. Look out for fraying in the wires and repair if necessary. Check all fluid levels and make sure they’re clean and acceptable to run in the engine. Also remember to check fire extinguishers, life jackets and make sure there is a sound producing device onboard such as the Falcon ECO Sound Marine Horn, which is a non-flammable horn featuring a global warming potential rating of 6 (99.5 percent), making it lower than any other non-flammable horn on the market. Making sure that this checklist is adhered to will ensure a safe and amazing boating season.
(908-707-4900/www.falconsafety.com)
VesselView Released
Mercury Marine recently introduced its easy-to-use VesselView 4 and VesselView 7 engine displays that give boaters important information on their Mercury engines. The VesselView system now offers additional features such as ECO-Screen, Smart Tow, Gateway, Troll Control and have been packaged into a new stylish design.
Each VesselView model displays more than 30 engine parameters, including fuel level and range, oil temperature and pressure, battery voltage, water depth, generator monitoring, HVAC and much more. The ECO-Screen gives boaters recommendations for the perfect level of trim and rpm adjustments to greatly improve fuel efficiency. With all of the additional features and vital information that the VesselView provides, boaters have complete control over their boat with just a touch of a button.
(www.mercurymarine.com)
Peer-to-Peer Boat Renting Site
GetMyBoat.com has become one of the fastest-growing boat rental sites on the Internet today. The peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace offers people an opportunity to spend a day on the water, throughout the world, without paying all of the fees and charges of a marina.
People get to interact with others and find a boat for rent near their destination. Once the renter and owner have made an arrangement, GetMyBoat.com can help the renter find insurance for the rental period as well. If you’re looking for a fast and simple way to rent a boat for your next vacation, GetMyBoat.com is the perfect place to begin your search.
(www.getmyboat.com)
BugPatch
The bug-free solution
We love to spend the warm days of summer outside, but the incessant biting and buzzing of ticks, mosquitoes and other bugs can be not only annoying, but dangerous. The BugPatch, a chemical-free, transdermal patch that offers head-to-toe protection, is a safe and effective solution for repelling biting insects. Placing the patch on your skin two hours before protection is needed and wearing for 24-36 hours insures protection for up to 12 hours after the patch is removed. BugPatch sends a supply of Vitamin B1, which masks the scent of carbon dioxide (a natural attractant to bugs), and provides long lasting protection, making the “fun days of summer” fun again.
(www.theoriginalbugpatch.com)
