News on sailing gear

New Marine Electronics Lock

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bracket-mounted electronics on unattended boats are an easy target for thieves - just unscrew the knobs, unplug the cord and walk away. The new Universal Electronics Lock from DuraSafe secures bracket-mounted electronics, leaving a thief no other alternative but to move on.

The compact and rugged, but inexpensive lock – MSRP is just $19.99 - replaces one of the bracket knobs and secures the unit to the bracket. One size (one SKU) fits GPS, fishfinders and VHF radios made by virtually every manufacturer. It can be keyed alike if more than one bracket-mounted device needs to be se...Read More...

Eco-Friendly Boat Hull Cleaning

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Under an agreement with the ArmaKleen Company, SodaBlast Systems, manufacturer of eco-friendly boat hull cleaning systems, will use ARMEX®, the industry-leading baking soda-based blast media from the makers of ARM & HAMMER® Products.

'Partnering the pioneer of soda blasting equipment with the originator of baking soda media was a logical next step,' said Benny LeCompte of SodaBlast Systems.

'One of the most attractive aspects about this partnership is the focus of SodaBlast Systems to promote the technology and continue to develop equipment to meet application dem...Read More...

OceanGrafix Announces 40 New Chart Editions from NOAA

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

OceanGrafix, the first company to offer print-on-demand nautical charts, today announced the availability of 40 new chart editions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These new charts are the final product of work done by NOAA's expert cartographers, who collect, interpret and then apply critical chart corrections.

NOAA maintains over 1,000 charts, which it takes measures to keep current via the Coast Guard's weekly Local Notice to Mariners changes. However, constantly changing information also necessitates entirely new chart editions. According to ...Read More...

StowAway fenders

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly every boater needs boat fenders at least occasionally. But conventional fenders can be hard to handle and take up a lot of storage space on board when not in use.

Durable, lightweight StowAwayTM Boat Fenders from DACA Innovations of Florida (USA) offer high impact protection just like conventional fenders, but they are quickly inflatable and deflatable – just roll them up for storage. Made with a heavy-duty fabric cover, a vinyl inner bladder and a high volume recessed valve with a standard fitting that will fit most inflators. Built-in strap and an adjustable buckle for ...Read More...

12V fan

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A quick trip to the boat yesterday and everything seemed to be in order. However there was a bit of condesnsation in the area aft of the aft cabin.

A 12V fan might be useful, so this caught our eye.

The Caframo Sirocco 12 & 24 Volt Interior Cabin Fan features a unique gimbaled design that allows airflow to be directed in any area of the cabin. It can also be folded flat and out of the way against the bulkhead when not in use.

Quiet, finger-safe operation, three speeds and four automatic, timed shut-off increments. A long life motor draws less than...Read More...