GEARING UP
McMurdo Smartfind S20 Personal aIS beacon The Smartfind S20 is a compact, lightweight personal AIS MOB (man overboard) device worn on a life jacket. Activate by sliding off the safety tab and lifting an arming cap to employ the antenna. It sends alert messages, GPS position and a special identity code directly to AIS receivers within a 4-mile radius. $299 at McMurdoMarIne.coM
GEAR lewmar bow Thruster Kit Take control of your boat with this powerful, yet compact bow thruster kit from Lewmar. Maneuver in and out of marinas and tight slips with ease and confidence. Features a 15 kW 12-volt DC motor that’s lightweight and allows for plug ’n play connection to the joystick (included). $1,199.99 at defender.coM
SWIMS Towel A beach bag basic this season: SWIMS Poolside Towel. Made of highquality, quick-dry cotton with a unique rubberized corner. Available in yellow, orange, water and navy. $55 at SWIMS.coM or ISlandTrendS.coM/SWIMS
ronstan Vaavud Wind Meter Humminbird Ion Humminbird ION10 and ION12 multifunction displays bring anglers the centerpiece for building an expandable platform of networked devices. Customize ION platform to include radar, autopilot, wireless connectivity and built-in web browser. Contact dealer for pricing. HuMMInbIrd.coM
Turn your smartphone into a high-tech meteorological tool. Simply plug into your phone’s headphone jack and measure wind speeds from 4 to 48 knots. Works with IOS or Android smartphone or tablets. $49.95 at defender.coM
Pure oceans boat Soap Be kind to your boat — and the environment— with this general purpose boat soap from West Marine. The biodegradable formula is high in alkalinity and low in suffactants. Translation: It’s safer for Mother Nature than other high-sudsing, high-detergent formulas out there. Safe and effective on all surfaces. Choose quart or gallon containers. $10.99 To $20.99 at WeSTMarIne.coM
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