Aqualuma Marine Lighting’s new Gen III underwater lights produce 60-percent more light than its Gen II model while utilizing the latest in high-output LED technology and new, higher-rated drivers. Gen III also features a new corrosion-protected, e-coated end cap designed to dissipate heat while special optics offer a deep penetrating and wide flat beam of light. An instant upgrade for current owners, the Gen III fits into Aqualuma’s Gen I and Gen II thru-hull housings and unlike stainless steel and bronze housings that can deteriorate and leak, the Gen III’s patented, one-piece housing doesn’t require a lens seal. Suitable for 12V or 24V DC power, Gen iii are available in brilliant white, ultra blue and ultra green tones. As with previous generations, Gen III lights are reverse polarity and over-temperature protected. Internally driven with plug-in drivers and simple two-wire installation, these lights have no external components to install and are serviceable and upgradable without the need for expensive haul-out fees. Contact: Aqualuma Marine Lighting at 610-772-0155 or on the web at www.aqualuma.com.
Release Marine’s new Battle Saddle combines the features of a rocket launcher and fighting chair to provide the best of both for vessels with space-challenged cockpits. With a profile no larger than a standard rocket launcher, Battle Saddle allows anglers of all ages and experience levels to safely and comfortably fight large gamefish using nearly any tackle. Sporting an ergonomically designed solid teak bucket seat and fully adjustable harness clips, the Battle Saddle allows the angler to significantly increase pressure on a fish. Its unique design offers an alternative for anglers who may want to use heavier tackle or just don’t feel comfortable fighting a big fish standing up. The harness straps take most of the rod pressure off the angler, allowing for a more comfortable experience as well. Standard features include high-quality hardware throughout and options include a four or six rod holder configuration, rigging tray and quick-change gimbal cup. Contact: Release Marine at 800-603-4448 or on the web at www.releasemarine.com.
SValvTect BioGuard Plus 6 is approved and registered by the U.S. EPA to prevent bacteria and includes six other components to solve diesel fuel related problems thus eliminating the need for multiple fuel treatment products. BioGuard Plus 6 prevents bacteria, algae and other biological contamination plus it stabilizes diesel fuel for up to two years. It contains rust and corrosion inhibitors to protect the entire fuel system and lubricates fuel pumps & injectors to extend fuel pump and injector life. BioGuard Plus 6 also contains moisture dispersant that holds moisture in suspension to help prevent corrosion, sludge and extend fuel filter life. It also is formulated with Diesel Guard diesel detergent to clean-up carbon deposits, clean fuel injectors and improve fuel economy and contains a Cetane improver to allow diesel fuel to burn more completely and reduce smoke, soot and harmful exhaust emissions. Contact: ValvTect Petroleum Products at 800-728-8258 or on the web at www.valvtect.com.
Birdsall Marine Design has taken a no nonsense approach in the construction of their new pedestal mounted fighting chair producing a chair that boasts strong, but subtle styling that will also compliment any boat’s cockpit and is designed for today’s large center console craft in the 25’ to 45’ range. Built utilizing a construction process that includes a solid fiberglass base with internally embedded aluminum plates for drilling and tapping of all components, there’s no wood just fiberglass and anodized aluminum, guaranteeing years of trouble free service. The billet aluminum gimbal can be adjusted to five different heights to accommodate varying rod butt lengths as well as bent-butt rods. A quick release back rest allows for an optional rocket launcher to quickly replace the back rest. Comfortable arm rests with stylish aluminum brackets add to the appeal of the chair. Contact: Birdsall Marine at 561-832-7879 or on the web at www.birdsallmarine.com.
AIRMAR’s new broadband transducers with enabling technology for next generation CHIRP (compressed high-intensity radar pulse) fish finders deliver extreme target detail and resolution down to 10,000 feet as well as precise discrimination between small, closely spaced fish. When paired with a broadband fish-finder with receive signal processing, the result is five times greater sensitivity and performance than current fish-finder technology. Designed to automatically sweep from 28 kHz – 10 kHz with no tuning required, it’s now possible for customers to install one transducer and have the ability to fish popular frequencies of 28, 38, 50 and 200 kHz, capturing unprecedented visibility of targets in both shallow and deep water. Improved target definition and clarity at low and high frequencies as well as the ability to find targets at high speeds provide customers with serious fish-finding capability. Only broadband fish-finders using Airmar CHIRP transducers can operate as a CHIRP fish-finder system. Contact: Airmar at 803-693-0777 or on the web at www.airmartechnology.com.
Washdown hose nozzles can be annoying as they often don’t shut off completely, leak or are so cheaply made the handles break off. Ultimately, the sun’s brutal UV rays also contribute to their demise. Top Shelf Marine Products’ new Deck Blaster Hose Nozzle offers a simple solution to the never ending search for the ideal deck nozzle. Slim and streamlined so you can store it anywhere, Deck Blaster’s one handed operation is simple—when it’s on it’s on, and when it’s off it’s off. There’s no in between. Simply depress the end and Deck Blaster shoots a concentrated jet of water. Release it and shuts completely off with no leaks or dribbles. Made in the USA, Deck Blaster’s high quality and rugged construction utilizes the finest materials and will provide years of trouble free use. Its water saving design won’t leak or dribble and it won’t damage the deck if accidentally dropped. Contact: Top Shelf Marine at 561-447-1177 or on the web at www.topshelfmarine.com.
The effectiveness of the dredge utilized today by sailfish and white marlin pros is indisputable. While some crews continue to pull these deadly teasers from bridge-mounted teaser reels, savvy crews have gone to using dredge rods secured from a cockpit or gunnel rod holder. Erra Marine produces a line of dredge rods designed to meet the particular needs of sailfish and white marlin anglers alike. Their latest model features a stainless steel telescopic rod that extends from three to 5.25 feet overall. It features a heavy duty aluminum reel seat for added strength and a #4 bent-butt with gimbal. An optional pivoting custom butt is also available and requires a special pivoting stainless steel base from ERRA. Three other fiberglass rods are also available and include models with Fuji guides or Aftco Roller guides. All models feature an Aftco swivel top. Contact: ERRA Marina at 561-629-0884 or on the web at www.erramarine.com.
FLIR Systems latest addition to the First Mate family of hand-held thermal night vision cameras, the First Mate MS, uses the same thermal imaging technology as FLIR’s best-in-class Navigator II, Voyager II, and M-Series thermal night vision systems, and is even smaller, lighter, and more affordable than ever before. First Mate is the most popular line of hand-held marine thermal night vision cameras in the world, giving every boater the power to see clearly whenever it’s hard to see, even in total darkness. The First Mate MS is ultra-compact, easy to use, weighs only 12 ounces, and has a long-life rechargeable Li-Ion battery in a rugged, all-weather design. Available in two resolutions for your choice of image quality (240 X 180 or 320 X 240) First Mate MS also has a 2X digital zoom capability to provide go-anywhere thermal night vision for everyone on the water. Contact: FLIR Systems at 866-773-3547 or on the web at www.flir.com.
GoPro video cameras have practically become standard equipment on all vessels as crews thirst to record all the heart pumping action taking place in the cockpit. From the crash of a big blue marlin piling on the left flat to a close up and personal underwater view of its release, Melton has made recording action even easier with the introduction of their GoPro Boat Stick. Handmade in the United States at Melton’s custom rod building facility, the six foot Boat Stick utilizes a premium tapered fiberglass blank and an ultra comfortable EVA grip to offer the lightest and easiest maneuvering underwater camera pole on the market today. A gimbaled butt allows for easy placement in a rocket launcher or rod holder for quick access when the bite occurs and the Boat Stick is compatible with all HD Hero and HD Hero 2 cameras. Contact: Melton International Tackle at 800-372-3474 or on the web at www.meltontackle.com.
