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BAIL OUT
Proper safety procedures start at the dock,
When cruising, a dependable, high-volume bilge
and what better way to stay safe than to
pump is key. Edson’s Gallon-A-Stroke Emergency
prevent problems before they start? That’s
Manual Pump Kit removes standing water on
the philosophy behind Oil Gone Easy’s Marine
board and stops a leak dead in its tracks, turning
S-200, an eco-friendly, biodegradeable bilge
a potentially life-threatening situation into a
cleaner that, when poured into your boat’s
trustworthy fix until you arrive safely at the dock.
bilge, eliminates oil and keeps the bilge clean
The kit includes a handy Forespar TruPlug to
for up to two months—with just one application.
squelch active leaks and a bright orange
A one-quart bottle is $19.95. OILGONEEASY.COM
storage bag for easy access. Retail price is
< HARD WIRED
$1,059. EDSONMARINE.COM
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TRIPLE PLAY
European manufacturer Ocean Signal recently released a trio of new safety products into the U.S. market: The SeaSafe E100/E100G EPIRB; SeaSafe S100 Search and Rescue Transopnder (SART); and the SeaSafe V100 hand-held VHF radio. Each device features improved battery life and has earned FCC approval. The E100 EPIRB retails for $519 (the E100G version is $799) and the SART is $799. OCEANSIGNAL.COM
Turn your Smartphone into a bona fied lifesaver with the SPOT Connect. When reception is sketchy, the Connect keeps you in contact with friends, family and emergency personnel. Pair your Smartphone with the device and link to a global satellite network that lets you send messages and GPS coordinates from virtually anywhere. Send e-mail, text messages, update your Facebook and Twitter accounts, and in case of emergency send an SOS requesting assistance with the click of a button. Retail price is $169.99. DEFENDER.COM
> CLOSE QUARTERS Keep close tabs on your entire crew with Raymarine’s LifeTag Wireless Man Overboard system. LifeTag can monitor up to 16 crewmembers at a time, and should the unthinkable happen—someone falls overboard—the system alerts you with a loud siren. When integrated with other Raymarine SeaTalk devices, LifeTag can automatically mark the position on your chart display and trigger critical recovery information on screen. The LifeTag system retails for $685; individual LifeTag pendants are $115 each. RAYMARINE.COM