Launched

ePropulsion UK

EWOL has launched its new stainless steel EnergyMatic propeller, a lightweight, high-performance and hi-tech propeller that allows the pitch to be altered to increase motor cruising speed on a yacht, and aids manoeuvrability during mooring procedures. Thanks to its internal “automatic return to the feathered variable-pitch” mechanism, EnergyMatic puts itself into a minimal-resistance position while sailing, without the need to stop the shaft. This means that it is no longer necessary to switch o the engine and engage reverse gear to significantly increase sailing speed, with a range of 0.5 to 1.5 knots. Meanwhile its “charging” position means boats with 100% electric or hybrid propulsion, or with an alternator connected to the shaft, will be able to recharge their batteries by sailing in “Recharge” mode.

 £POA  ewoltech.com

LAUNCHED

The new ePropulsion F10 electric 10kW POD was making its UK debut in the Environmental Innovation Showcase at the Southampton International Boat Show. The F10 POD is designed to propel medium sized yachts and sailboats up to 10 tonnes. Compact, space-saving and lightweight, it weighs just 39kg, comes with a durable three blade 13”x11.3” aluminium propeller and has a torque level equivalent to a 30hp diesel inboard.

  £POA £POA   epropulsion.uk epropulsion.uk

Navionics+ charts New kit for you and your boat

Rooster in the US

Our US readers will be pleased to hear Rooster has opened up sales stateside, with a dedicated US website. Among our favourites, as winter draws nearer for us northern European sailors, is this kid’s baselayer, the Polypro top. Thermal, with a soft fleece surface inside, longer length and thumb loops for comfort, plus a high rise double lined neck. Rooster Polypro™ is constructed from a combination of Polypropylene (94%) and Elastane (6%). Polypropylene, we’re told, is naturally hydrophobic, which means the fabric is said to feel “remarkably dry, even when wet”.

 $85  roosterusa.com

Navionics distributor Navimaps was showcasing its new, uniform 2022 chart catalogue, at the Southampton International Boat Show. For Navionics-compatible chartplotters, users can choose from Navionics+ or Platinum+ charts. For Garmin-compartible plotters, users can choose Garmin Navionics+ or Garmin Navionics Vision+ , with all the new features they o er (see page 22) and integrated Garmin and Navionics content. Upon activation, all Navionics and Garmin Navionics charts enjoy a subscription to year of chart updates. Prices range from £149.99 to £319.99, dependent upon coverage area and chart type.