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Must Have Gadgets

FAST FIND is an essential piece of life-saving equipment, weighing in at just 5.3 oz (150g) and having the size of an average mobile telephone (actual dimensions being 1.34" x 1.85" x L 4.17") it will slip into the smallest pocket or backpack compartment. The user can activate it in the most remote locations around the world: on land, at sea or in the air, and can be confident of being able to contact the world's professional search and rescue services directly if they are to encounter a possibly life-threatening situation.

FAST FIND comes equipped with an integral 50-channel GPS system and operates on the global COSPAS SARSAT 406MHz search and rescue satellite communication system, so a call for help will be acted upon...and fast. FAST FIND models transmit two signals simultaneously: a global 406 MHz signal and a 121.5MHz local signal. Once activated, FAST FIND's signals will continue to transmit for at least 24 hours, at a powerful 5 watt output, the 406 MHz transmission ensures that a call for help gets through, no matter what the conditions. Read more...

Ever wondered what it feels like to power through the water like a dolphin? The SeaBob is like a cross between a jet-ski and a bodyboard -hold on tight and leap through the waves, or turn downward and head for the ocean floor with speed, grace and agility. This simple device creates a whole new category of recreational vehicle, and it looks like a blast!

Put on your goggles, hold onto the handles, tuck yourself in behind the hydrodynamic plastic body of the SeaBob, and gently thumb the accelerator sensor. The electric impeller jet motor pulls you forward gently at first, but ramp it up to full power and it belts you through the breakers at a speed of 15km/h. Hold on tight! Read more...

At one end of the spectrum the trend continues for ever more powerful outboard motors. At the other end of the spectrum there are futuristic, low horsepower electric outboard motors. Torqeedo, a German company, is the first to use an electronically commutated, permanent magnet excited eternal rotor motor in an outboard. Its Torqeedo Travel 801 generates the equivalent horsepower of a 2-horse gas outboard motor.

A real eyebrow raiser, propeller pitch and camber are variable, an innovative use of technology that squeezes every last drop of thrust out of an amps worth of electricity. Torqeedo's smallest outboard is a veritable ultra light, tipping the scales at 25 pounds. It also folds, making it truly portable. The Lithium Manganese battery (LIMA cell) is also lightweight, weighing just six pounds, light enough so it can easily be removed for overnight charging. Torqeedo environmentally-friendly Travel 801 offers tantalizing possibilities for tenders and other small boats. Read more...

More Boating Gadgets

Stowaway Boat Fenders provide rugged protection and convenient storage for boats of all sizes...Read More

GPSMAP 720 is a stand-alone touchscreen chartplotter that brings a new level of functionality to your vessel...Read More

Navionics® Charts for iPhone™ available now on App Store. Download 'Navionics Viewer' and tryout a free....Read More

Aqualuma's Gen II Trim Tab Light easily mounts on a trim tab or L-bracket, creating a stunning underwater scene...Read More

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Must Have Gadgets

Keep your boat looking clean and finished with our collection of cover products. These American made and Eco-Friendly materials allow for the right amount of cushioning and protection your boat needs. Standard colors: Black, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Green, Red, Grey, Wine, Sand, and Burgundy. Make your covers stand out even more with our custom embroidery options available exclusively here in Singapore. For more information, please contact bluewater@singapore.com