NO WAKE ZONE
Embrace The Sun, Command The Shade
Enjoy shade effortlessly on your boat with the fully-automatic Eclipse Powered Bimini. The innovative, simple design uses a one-canvas-fits-all approach and ensures a seamless transition between manual and powered modes. It can be added to any new pontoon or retrofitted to one you already own, providing a hassle-free upgrade. With user-friendly features, the fully automatic system offers the ultimate convenience at the touch of a button and provides instant shade with minimal effort. (www.marinemooring.com)
Bright Pennants Keep Birds At Bay
Fly your colors high with beautiful and festive nylon pennants from Dori Pole that will not only sway gracefully in the breeze, but will also hinder birds from landing on your dock or boat and leaving a mess. Able to telescope from 7 feet to 19 feet high, the poles have an exclusive swiveling “yoke” bracket, which keeps the colorful pennants from tangling in the wind.
The eye-catching, wind-drifting, 14-foot-long nylon pennants are available in more than 50 colors, including many two-color collegiate combinations so you can proudly show your colors, announce your location, or simply ramp up your festive look on the water. (www.doripole.com)
Ultimate In Battery Power
To keep your vessel running long and strong for all-day performance, Norsk Lithium Heated Batteries offer reliable power and will take a charge overnight in any temperature. Combining convenience, reliability, and long-lasting power, the unique heating system allows the battery to charge efficiently even in harsh conditions. The built-in monitoring system protects the battery from overcharging, while thermal core heating technology will increase the battery’s internal temperature to provide safe charging. With Bluetooth integration and an app named Guardian, you can check your battery’s charge level, temperature, and other important metrics, as well as receive alerts when it’s time to recharge. (www.norsklithium.com)
Water-Friendly Sandals
Versatility meets performance in the new XTRATUF Riptide sandal. Built for life on and off the boat, this is the ideal go-anywhere shoe—keep it by your back door, wear it on the beach, or out on the boat while fishing. Made from lightweight, eco-friendly foam called Bio Lite, the Riptide is ultra-durable, easy to clean, and has an easy-on and off style. The non-marking and slip-resistant soles give excellent traction and support on all surfaces, and the molded shoe design provides sure-footedness from boat to beach to jetty. (www.xtratuf.com)
Float Your Worries Away
Forget wobbly float mats that sink under too much weight, and try the game-changing Sunchill that offers a zero-gravity float experience and can fit the whole family. Make sun-soaked memories this summer with the floaty that was engineered for chilling—complete with a backrest and cupholder attachments. Made with high-tech poly-pro fabric netting, Sunchill inflates in 90 seconds and folds up to the size of a sleeping bag for easy transport. With circular seams heat-welded for extra durability, this float has no weight limit and is even dog-proof. Available in more than two dozen color combinations, Sunchill can be easily hitched to your boat or dock. (www.sunchill.com)
Easy Hook Fender Hangers
For a secure and efficient solution for hanging fenders along your pontoon, try the new Danik Hook Fender Hangers, which were designed specifically for the square rails of pontoon boats. This helpful accessory offers a reliable way to attach fenders to the rails, ensuring that boats remain protected from potential damage during docking and mooring. The easily adjustable mechanism allows you to customize the fender’s hanging height to meet your specific needs. Crafted from high-quality UV protected materials, the Fender Hanger is built to withstand the harsh marine environment and ensures years of use. (www.danikhook.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! In our March issue the paddle is on page 44 on the main fish pic (shown in the photo below) in our Tackle Box column. Here are the readers who spotted it first:
David Groner, Vacaville, Calif.
Rich Christensen, Townville, S.C.
Ken Braun, Hartford, Wis.
Bruce Dillingham, Loudon, Tenn.
Hannah Bemiller, Syracuse Ind.
Marcus Rosehill, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Kelly Cunningham, Hurricane Utah
Frank Smocks, Overland Park, Kan.
Danny Criner, North Chesterfield, Va.
Tobias Reigns, West Chester, Ohio
Rich Christensen, Townville, S.C.
Ken Braun, Hartford, Wis.
Bruce Dillingham, Loudon, Tenn.
Hannah Bemiller, Syracuse Ind.
Marcus Rosehill, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Kelly Cunningham, Hurricane Utah
Frank Smocks, Overland Park, Kan.
Danny Criner, North Chesterfield, Va.
Tobias Reigns, West Chester, Ohio
As soon as you find the paddle, email its location, your name, and hometown to paddle@pdbmagazine.com. Paddle on!
Pro Cleaning Kit
Spring clean and maintain your boat with the Swobbit system of professional-grade boat cleaning tools. With 14 attachments and the most ergonomic and sturdy handle, called the Perfect Pole, you’ll have all the mops, brushes, scrub pads, and tools you need to efficiently keep your boat clean all season long. The sturdy Perfect Pole handle is made from anodized aluminum, adjusts easily, and is comfortable to hold. Changing accessories is a snap as the quick release mechanism makes extending and collapsing the pole foolproof and eliminates frustrating alignment problems. Anodized aluminum tubing offers superior strength and corrosion resistance so you’ll never need another cleaning system. (www.swobbit.com)
Attractive Options
Named after Sigsbee Park, famous for its incredible flats fishing, the new Sigs’ frames from Bajio Sunglasses have fun colors, casual style, and a long list of technical features. Wide, polarized lenses provide an enhanced field of vision and patent-pending blue light blocking LAPIS technology keeps bad light out and reduces eye strain. These medium-fit, full-wrap shades with narrow temples also offer stealthy sun protection with built-in Sun Ledge—not visible from the outside, it blocks rays from the inside. Plus they’re also available in RX and readers. (www.bajiosunglasses.com)
Color Screen Sound Control
When dashboard and console space is at a premium, the JBL PRV-275 all-weather stereo receiver from RiverPark Marine perfectly fits a standard 3.5-inch round cutout. Intuitive to use, the receiver has a full-color screen, can stream audio through Bluetooth, has AM/FM stereo capabilities, and also offers three inputs: USB, aux and video. The clean, black housing looks good with any marine décor and the straightforward wiring makes installation a breeze. The JBL also packs a punch with mega volume for fantastic outdoor listening. (www.riverparkmarine.com)
Join The Propulsion Revolution
Available now for preorder, Sharrow Marine’s highly-efficient propellers are perfect for outboards or sterndrives that require sets of contra-rotating propellers. The props offer enhanced efficiency with superior agility and maneuverability, and are customized to your boat’s exact specifications. The dual contra-rotating design optimizes lift and control, ensuring a smooth and responsive boating experience. Crafted with precision, the Sharrow CX is made in the USA from premium stainless steel alloy, and is backed by a lifetime warranty. Shipping for the award-winning Sharrow propeller lineup is estimated for spring 2026. (www.sharrowmarine.com)