The Happy Troller from Davis Instruments economically, effectively and safely slows down even large engines for trolling. Employing a heavy-duty marine aluminum plate, it mounts on the engine’s anti-cavitation plate and locks down behind the prop by simply pulling a cable. This slows the boat’s speed and reduces tangled fishing lines. It has a clear anodized aluminum finish.

In the up position, the Happy Troller enables full, unobstructed propeller thrust, and acts as a stabilizer. It helps boats run smoothly in choppy waters and minimizes porpoising and cavitation.

The device installs in just 15 minutes and comes with mounting hardware and operating instructions. The large model fits all I/Os and outboards 50-hp and bigger; a smaller version covers outboards from 20- to 50-hp. It retails for $135.99. 
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Ditty bags have been used for years to keep valuables safe. With Beckson's ditty bag retrofit kit, owners can transform empty space beneath a Beckson screw-out deck plate into a handy, secure and secret storage space.

Each kit comes with a retaining ring that enables a deck plate to accept a drop-in drawstring ditty bag. The bag hangs upright and secure, keeping wallets, watches, keys and other valuables safe and easy to access when boating.

Beckson’s ditty bag kits are available to retrofit its 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-inch screw-out deck plates.  The red nylon ditty bag is 12 inches in diameter.It can hold and transport car keys, sunglasses, sunscreen, small tools and even light hardware to the dock, beach or shore.

Beckson Marine's Ditty Bag Retrofit Kits are priced from $18.25.

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Perko has introduced simple-to-install 0178 Trim Tab surface mount lights. Boat owners can have the benefits of underwater illumination without drilling holes in the transom, since they mount directly on trim tabs already in place. The beams of light can be adjusted by transitioning the trim tabs up and down.

Available with blue or white LEDs, the energy-efficient lights produce less heat and use 1/10 the power of standard bulbs. The white version produces 75 lumens, while the blue supplies 27 lumens.

Rated for a service life of 50,000 hours, the 12V, 7W lights feature a completely-submersible, non-corrosive, molded black polymer housing. They come with eight feet of electrical cable, as well as removable brackets for horizontal or vertical installations. They retail for about $499 per pair.

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Turning Point Propellers has introduced the four-blade aluminum Hustler Propeller.

The advanced prop has two opposing blades which feature a variable-rake design with an aggressive pitch for cornering and hole shots. Its other two cleaver-style blades produce greater top speeds and enhanced stern lift. The combination results in a propeller which provides unmatched acceleration, handling and top speed. Hustler propellers offer stainless steel performance at aluminum prices.

With progressive, tuned pitch angles, the efficient Hustler Propeller accelerates and channels water to minimize slip and improve fuel economy. Tuned rake angles compact the vortex produced by the prop, lifting the boat and boosting performance. A high-flow, through-barrel exhaust system ensures maximum exhaust current for increased horsepower.

Squeeze-cast for added strength, the four-blade aluminum propeller has the highest mechanical properties attainable in cast products, resulting in tighter, smoother grain. Protecting it from corrosion, a five-step powder-coat process creates a uniform, high-quality, long-lasting and attractive finish.

The new Hustler propeller is compatible with Turning Point’s MasterTorque hub kit. With a lifetime warranty, it utilizes high-tech, shock-absorbing polymers and corrosion-free, solid brass spindle. A single-piece design, housing replacement is simple, making a prop change quick and easy The adaptable prop also works with Mercury Flow-Torq, Michigan Wheel XHS and Solas Rubex hub kit systems.

Offered in several sizes, the prop’s retail price starts at $135.50, while the MasterTorque Hub Kit System starts at $48.

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Even in these high-tech times, boats and motors need repairs and maintenance. Craftsman NexTec impact driver, multi-saw and multi-tool are handy boaters’ helpers. The cordless tools can be used in tight quarters, and require minimal storage space. They’re lightweight and powered by an interchangeable 12-volt Die-Hard lithium-ion battery pack.

Prices are $49.99 for the multi-saw, $59.99 for the impact driver and  $99.99 for the 12-volt multi-tool. All are available at Sears and craftsman.com.

Few boat owners are able to avoid odors. And while cleaning, filtering and detailing can help for a while, the smells will ultimately return because they haven’t been eliminated.

Fresh Wave, an all-natural line of odor eliminating solutions, is an eco-friendly way to effectively and safely remove lingering smells from any boat.

Utilizing extracts of lime, pine needle, aniseed, clove and cedar wood, Fresh Wave products are biodegradable and non-toxic. The odor molecules are absorbed and then broken down by the plant extracts, so the odor is eliminated, not masked with chemical or fragrance.

Fresh Wave products include a spray, crystal gels and candles, carpet shakes and vacuum pearls and will combat cringe-worthy odors anywhere on your boat.

Visit www.fresh-wave.com for more information.    

Shurhold’s Serious Shine and Shur-Dry Water Blade efficiently and effectively wash your boat’s surfaces, leaving only a clean shine.

A versatile and waterless spot marine detailer, Serious Shine protects virtually any solid surface, providing a high-gloss shine and a coating that repels water. The UV inhibitors and anti-static properties keep plexiglass soft and flexible.

To eliminate streaks while drying any surface, Shurhold's Shur-Dry Water Blade  will mold to curved surfaces, and it’s gentle on glass and clear vinyl. Its T-Bar edge offers a spotless shine. No more paper towels or chamois.

The Water Blade’s handle adapter will adjust the blade 180 degrees and extends their reach.

A 14 oz. aerosol can of Serious Shine is $17.98, while the Shur-Dry Water Blade is $26.98. The Shur-Dry Water Blade Adapter is $14.98.

Shurhold manufactures specialty care items and accessories to clean, polish and detail. For more information visit www.shurhold.com/tips.

 

Boat lifts use solar power, no electricity

Safe Haven offers efficient, easy-to-use, solar-powered boatlifts.  Ship Shape TV (SSTV) will air an  episode about the lifts this summer.

“I’m concerned about the environment and so are my viewers,” said SSTV host John Greviskis.  “Carolina Waterworks’ Safe Haven Systems are green and solar-powered. A friend of mine was killed by an electric boatlift, so I’m really happy this safer option exists.”

A boat can be lifted and lowered by harnessing solar energy, without the need for electricity or remote controls. The patented airlift design lifts the craft completely out of the water in under a minute with just the push of a button. They’re virtually unsinkable, offer a straightforward installation and require zero maintenance.

“These lifts are so easy to use and save so much time,” said Greviskis. “Anyone can drive onto a lift, but these are the simplest to launch. My 11-year old daughter and wife can do it by themselves.”

Several different Safe Haven models accommodate boats up to 32 feet. They also have a version made for personal watercraft.

A boat improvement series, SSTV teaches viewers how to update and repair their boats. They learn about regular maintenance procedures, ranging from cleaning tips to bilge pump care and docking equipment.

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Fueling bib protects boats and environment

The new, patented Chadd Padd, a multi-purpose spill response solution, is a reusable mat which catches and contains fuel before it becomes a problem.

Providing 10" by 10" of fuel-absorbing power, the waterproof Chadd Padd is anti-static treated and can hold up to 4.5 oz. of petroleum products. Made of the same material marinas are required to have for spill prevention, control and countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, the pad saves owners fines and the hassle of clean-up.

The Chadd Padd can be re-used. With a perforated, partial hole design, it accommodates most filler ports for refueling or adding oil. The pad can also be employed as a drip mat in the bilge before pump-out or when working with hydraulic fluid. It’s even disposable, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Suggested retail price is $9.95 for a 6-pack; roll of 36 pads is $34.95. Enter promo code EZFUEL8 at www.chaddpadd.com to save 10 percent. Larger sizes, greater quantities, dispensers and other accessories are also available.
Call Chadd Padd, 888-EZ-FUEL-8 (888-393-8358) or visit their website, www.chaddpadd.com.

 

Shurflo sinks come in all shapes and sizes

SHURflo now offers a new and complete  array of quality sinks and drains. SHURflo exclusively utilizes only the highest  grade, of passivated, 304 Stainless Steel and SoundKOTE noise reduction  technology. Glass vessel sinks are also available.

Visit www.shurflo.com