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Where’s The Paddle?
As soon as you find the paddle, email its location, your name, and hometown to paddle@pdbmagazine.com. Paddle on!
The Peek Polish from Sudbury brings new life to stainless steel, chrome, brass, bronze and other boat surfaces. Its four-in-one action cleans, polishes, restores and protects 38 different solid materials. It was even awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment and is used in Buckingham Palace. Odor-free, non-toxic and non-flammable, the highly-effective formula works on all metals, fiberglass, glass, plastics, isinglass and painted surfaces. Available in a paste or liquid, it’s applied sparingly with a damp or dry cloth and then polished. (978-532-4019 // www.sudburyboatcare.com)
The Peek Polish from Sudbury brings new life to stainless steel, chrome, brass, bronze and other boat surfaces. Its four-in-one action cleans, polishes, restores and protects 38 different solid materials. It was even awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment and is used in Buckingham Palace. Odor-free, non-toxic and non-flammable, the highly-effective formula works on all metals, fiberglass, glass, plastics, isinglass and painted surfaces. Available in a paste or liquid, it’s applied sparingly with a damp or dry cloth and then polished. (978-532-4019 // www.sudburyboatcare.com)
Where’s The Paddle?
A paddle is hiding inside each issue of PDB and the names of the first readers to find it are printed in an upcoming magazine. Good luck!
As soon as you find the paddle, email its location, your name, and hometown to paddle@pdbmagazine.com. Paddle on!
Availability With Yamaha
Siren Marine’s Connected Boat products are now available for purchase and installation at over 2,100 Yamaha Outboard Dealers nationwide. Bringing Siren products into the Yamaha Outboard Dealer network gives customers access to knowledgeable staff who can determine which sensors are right for their boat with the ease of onsite installation. According to Yamaha, the outboard manufacturer will continue to develop products and technology with Siren Marine that will make boating easier and create greater customer satisfaction and confidence on the water. (www.yamahaoutboards.com // www.sirenmarine.com)
Look Good, Keep Warm
The temperatures are dropping, but being warm doesn’t mean you can’t still look good. The new apparel from T-H Marine has comfortable, great looking hoodies and long sleeve shirts in a variety of colors and designs (including camo).
If you’re looking for a new layer while you’re waiting for boating season, this collection is for you. A ton of new hats and t-shirts for all occasions have also been added. (www.thmarinesupplies.com)
Look Good, Keep Warm
The temperatures are dropping, but being warm doesn’t mean you can’t still look good. The new apparel from T-H Marine has comfortable, great looking hoodies and long sleeve shirts in a variety of colors and designs (including camo).
If you’re looking for a new layer while you’re waiting for boating season, this collection is for you. A ton of new hats and t-shirts for all occasions have also been added. (www.thmarinesupplies.com)
The new Fathom II Lever Drag and Lever Drag 2-Speed reels both feature a one-piece frame and palm side plate, eliminating screws on the palm side of the reel, creating a more comfortable in-hand feel, as well as reduced frame weight and increased strength. The new system makes shifting more accessible, reduces corrosion, and improves user maintenance. The Fathom II Lever Drag series is now available ranging from $229.95 to $349.95. (www.pennfishing.com)
Canadian boat manufacturer Legend has added industry-leading tracking, monitoring and 24/7/365 service to its offerings through a strategic partnership with Boat Fix, an American telematics provider. With Boat Fix, Legend customers will have the ability to see the location of their boat and monitor systems, including battery levels and bilge pumps, remotely via an app. The app also has theft prevention capabilities. Additionally, the Boat Fix Control Center operates 24/7, providing live alarm and mechanical helpline support. Boat Fix is now available as an option on new Legend boats at several dealerships. (www.legendboats.com // www.boatfix.com)
With the Veratron VMH 35 black-glass gauge, owners of single-engine boats with an NMEA 2000 backbone cable have fingertip access to 30 types of vessel and navigation data, and now outboard trim level. At less than 4 inches in diameter, it’s the ideal display solution for small consoles and dashboards. Perfect for installing in exposed locations, the stylish Veratron VMH 35 is waterproof to IPX7 standards, both front and back. Additional vessel information includes rudder angle, inboard and outboard trim—with a dedicated 0-5V input—and fuel, fresh and wastewater levels. The Veratron VMH 35 is UKCA and CE marked, REACH and RoHS compliant and UL listed. (www.veratron.com)
The useful JBL Click can be easily attached to a steering wheel, stanchion, Bimini rail, or wakeboard tower, allowing complete control of your smartphone. Fully waterproof to IPX5 standards, the JBL Click is built for extreme conditions. The integrated silicone strap adjusts to a wide range of shapes and diameters to allow it to be mounted close to the action. With Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) reduced power consumption, the easily replaceable CR2032 battery will last 10 months. At a mere 1.3 ounces this tiny mobile accessory is unobtrusive and portable. (www.prospecelectronics.com)
Our 2023 Shootout Boat Test issue hit inboxes, newsstands, and mailboxes back in January, but don’t forget to check out the full video reviews on the new models that compliment this issue. All videos can be found at www.pdbmagazine.com or on the Pontoon & Deck Boat YouTube channel. As you’re heading off to the early boat shows, make sure you’re armed with the knowledge you need to make the best informed decision possible.
Hydrophobic Spray & Rinse works on virtually all solid marine surfaces including paint, gelcoat, vinyl, glass and metal. Attached to a garden hose, it’s fast and easy to create a durable, glossy coating that beads water to protect against spotting for up to three months.
Perfect for ongoing Glidecoat Ceramic Coating maintenance, it’s equally effective on untreated areas as well. Because buffing and rubbing aren’t required, it’s simple to protect glass and similar clear flexible sheeting. A 32-ounce container of Glidecoat Hydrophobic Spray & Rinse covers 400 to 500 square feet—enough for a 24- to 26-foot—and costs $34.95, while a gallon retails for $119.95 and treats 1,600 to 2,000 square feet. (www.glidecoat.com)
While a pontoon or deck boat might be our primary boat of choice, kayaks, SUPs, and other smaller craft have their place when heading to the water. The ridged roofs on top of our tow vehicles can make it difficult to add crossbars but this is where SeaSucker comes in with its Ridge Ready Monkey Bars. They’re so innovative, SEMA (the Specialty Equipment Market Association) honored them with two Best New Product awards at its recent show as well as a Show Stopper Award from Diesel Tech magazine.
Made in the USA, Ridge Ready Monkey Bars use SeaSucker’s Vacuum Mount technology. Unlike industrial suction cups that lose their seals soon after they’re applied, the four front and two rear 3.25-inch oval mounts combine for a total holding power of 990 pounds at highway speeds. This unique shape is specifically designed to fit between the roof ridges common to trucks and many sport utility vehicles.
The Vacuum Mounts attach to 48- or 60-inch black powder-coated aluminum crossbars via solid marine-grade HDPE polymer and stainless steel hardware. To accommodate various vehicle sizes, the assemblies can be moved to any position to ensure a perfect fit. The bars unscrew to make it easy to store them when not in use.
Installing SeaSucker Ridge Ready Monkey Bars is easy. Placed on any clean, non-porous surface such as paint or fiberglass, the integrated pump on each Vacuum Mount is pushed until the orange indicator band disappears. Mounts can hold for days; should the band reappear, a few quick presses will recharge the holding power. When it’s time to remove the bars, the T-shaped tab is lifted to break the seal.
SeaSucker Ridge Ready Monkey Bars come with a spare vacuum pump and a 5gm container of maintenance lubricant. (www.seasucker.com)