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Bombora Dog Vests come in four sizes and are designed for unrestricted movement—in or out of the water. Covered in a soft but durable polyester fabric, layered and segmented flotation form the PFD naturally to the body and offer protection to the belly region. A padded neck collar and three Delrin quick-release buckles allow for a custom fit for all-day comfort.
The Dog Vests feature a sewn-in D-ring for attaching a leash. Large padded and reinforced webbing grab handles on the back provide the ability to easily assist the dog back onto the boat. Side pockets are perfect for storing leashes, poop bags and other essential gear.
Bombora Dog Vests are available in two color combinations: Tidal turquoise/white and Sunrise blue/yellow/red with varying sizes for dogs up to 90 pounds and retail for $45 each.
Quotes from this issue
“The doctor’s words had a powerful impact on Russ. He listened. He bought a boat.” Page 18
“In May of 2020, he purchased the 450R Mercury Racing engine for the boat and hit 93.8 mph with the Hypertoon, before hitting the 94 mph record in April 2021.” Page 40
“‘I’d like to just stay in this spot for a while…’ Yamaha Helm Master EX: ‘Okay.’” Page 42
The Clarion GR10BT marine digital media receiver speaks for itself. This water-resistant, 180-watt, 3-inch gauge hole receiver is equipped with an AM/FM/Weatherband tuner, built-in Bluetooth that lets you stream music from your smartphone and a USB port for playing MP3/WMA files. It takes up little space but produces big sound and is easily operated with a bright and durable LED display.
To expand your music options, you can also opt to use the rear aux input for a music player or use the USB port to play music from a flash drive or your smart phone (with the added bonus of charging up your phone while you’re at it).
Between dirt, corrosion, UV rays and fabric shrinkage, snaps, zippers and hinges on outdoor equipment often become difficult to use. Iosso E-Z Snap Zipper & Snap Lubricant is a one-step product that frees the most stubborn hardware. And now, the proven formula has updated packaging for a new look.
Made in the USA, Iosso E-Z Snap Zipper & Snap Lubricant lubricates and reduces friction on plastic and metal fittings. It keeps zippers and snaps from locking up and tearing fabric. The waterproof formula won’t rinse away nor dissipate in hot weather. Without solvents, silicone or Teflon, it’s perfect for anyplace extra glide is needed but oil is inappropriate, such as a drawer slide.
To use, a small dab is applied to the hardware and worked in. A 1.5-ounce tube of Iosso E-Z Snap Zipper & Snap Lubricant retails $5.80.
Bajío, the manufacturer of high-end performance fishing and lifestyle sunglasses, is excited to announce the launch of its Rx sunglass program, marking the brand’s first step into the prescription eyewear market since launching in 2021. This program provides prescription services for all 12 frame styles through Bajío’s in-house Rx team and partner Rx dealers across the country.
Bajío’s line of prescription sunglasses will come in proprietary single-vision and progressive lenses, utilizing their LAPIS technology that blocks 95 percent of blue light up to 440 nm and the majority of intense yellow light at its peak of 580 nm. This means no more hazy days and no more color interference.
Teak Isle offers a new convertible drink caddy that accommodates everyone’s drink of choice. This innovative, patent-pending design holds wine glasses or coffee mugs, and has adapters to convert to securely hold skinny cans or water bottles. Wine glasses will no longer spill and skinny cans will no longer fall over like in traditional cupholders. This one solid caddy grips them all securely.
There is additional space for a wine chiller, corkscrews, bottle stopper, and cell phones. The slim design has a non-skid bottom pad, creating stability, which allows it to sit securely on top of seats, on a sundeck, or on an ottoman without slipping, making it the ideal choice for an evening lake cruise or visit to the sandbar. There are straps included to keep the drink holder in place in rough water. The caddy can be easily moved from place to place on the boat or stored away in the smallest of spaces.
Did you know that over the last 15 years in the U.S. there has been an average of four boat propeller related injuries every weekend? Sadly, over 20 percent of those injuries resulted in death. This is a problem that is now mostly preventable!
While there have been a few rudimentary “propeller guards” on the market over the years, none have been able to protect in forward, idle, and reverse without severely hindering boat performance. Most guards are made from plastic, cause excessive drag and cavitation, and don’t protect while in reverse.
PropGuard is not like anything else and is manufactured using high grade aluminum and stainless steel, so it’s built to last. The patented “ported octagon” design reduces drag and cavitation while protecting those in and around your boat.
As one of the leading modular floating dock manufacturers, Dock Blocks of North America provides patented blocks, which cut installation down by 75 percent and essentially eliminate maintenance costs.
Their docks are made with mostly virgin HDPE materials and are built to military standard by an approved government contractor. To maximize durability, each system includes twice the number of connecting pins as other floating docks. Dock Blocks have been shown to withstand hurricanes where wooden docks are destroyed.
Sold by a team of docking experts, the sales process is fast as is the shipping. They are equipped to help customers in any and all steps in their installation journey, or even match them with a local installer to take care of the process. Flexible financing options are available as well, including a zero percent financing option and a 60-day money back guarantee.
As outdoor fabrics shrink or stretch, Bimini tops and sunshades can be difficult to deploy. With the new 415-TB Bimini Release from Accon Marine, the top straps become adjustable for a perfectly snug fit. And when it’s time to stow the device, they pop out of the base with the slide of a button.
Unlike some marine shade solutions that require screws, pins or sewing hardware onto the webbing, the Bimini-side of the two-piece 415-TB fitting installs quickly. The strap weaves through a knurled bar slide and is pulled to tighten. To use, it’s simply snapped into the base. A sliding button on the hardware makes for one-handed removal; strap tension can be loosened to aid the process. The device accommodates webbing up to an inch wide. The Accon Marine 415-TB Bimini Release retails for $45.59 and is built from polished 316 stainless steel