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Must Have Gadgets

If you like snorkelling, you´ll just love Power Diving! Whether you are recreational diving or doing those necessary chores under your boat, there are no dive tanks to carry, refill or wear.

Powerdive units come in three main forms. 12 volt deck mounted, petrol deck mounted and 12 volt floating. For boat owners who want access to below the waterline of their vessel for emergency detangles/retrievals, boat maintenance or hull/running gear cleaning. The Power Dive Deck Snorkel hookah is a compact and affordable system to quickly achieve all of these functions. Simply connect to your ship's power, switch on and 45 seconds later, you are under your boat! Visit Powerdive for more information >>>

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...

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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

USED BOATING GEARS & ELECTRONICS FOR SALE

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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

Garmin new GPSMAP 700 series is a stand-alone touchscreen chartplotter that brings a new level of functionality to your vessel.

Featuring a brilliant 7-inch display, this unit puts all the information you need right at your fingertips.

In addition, GPSMAP 700 series accepts radar input and offers full NMEA 2000® connectivity for greater convenience when adding extra sensors.

Input is easy with GPSMAP 700 series. Whether you’re changing course or simply reviewing information in front of you, the intuitive touchscreen interface makes for simple operation. The device also offers flexible brightness levels for daytime readability along with low-light dimming during night use. And with a widescreen display that’s rugged and waterproof, it’s made to perform in any situation. GPSMAP 700 series comes standard with a 1kW-capable sonar transceiver. This powerful sonar can help you define fish targets and underwater structures as far down as 2,000 feet when used with a 1kW transducer. See your local Garmin dealer for more information today.

The Molokini is an all-transparent two-passenger kayak made out of the same durable polycarbonate material used in the production of bulletproof glass and fighter jet canopies. It comes equipped with an anodized aluminum internal frame system, dual flotation bladders and a three-quart water bailer. The Molokini features a removable lightweight anodized aluminum frame system, allowing the user to minimize space consumption, thus making transporting and storage of multiple units easy and convenient.

The simple purity of the Molokini's elegant yet powerful transparent hull has an irresistible beauty. The Aluminum internal frame and the timeless, no-frills shapes of the Molokini accessories create a sportive and modern effect. Classical exclusivity is conveyed by the sleek curves and brilliant transparency. Sportive seats designed for comfort not only make for a pleasant trip, but also meet your demands for quality and style >>>

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This is a satellite phone that lets you make calls in areas out of regular cellular (such as GSM or CDMA) coverage. Typically, such worldwide satellite phones and services are extremely expensive as they are targeted at businesses and personnel who work in extreme conditions and remote locations. The IsatPhone Pro bucks the trend by being relatively inexpensive.

This makes it potentially attractive not just to businesses but also to boaters who want to make sure they remain contactable when out of cellular range during a voyage.

Like other satellite phones, this one is designed to withstand extreme conditions such as rain and cold weather. From a consumer viewpoint, it's pretty easy to use with an interface that resembles a basic GSM phone.

The exact price of making these satellite calls is estimate at about US$1 per minute Service plans can be prepaid, pay per use or postpaid, similar to cellular plans you are used to.

Inmarsat distributes the IsatPhone Pro through partners so you probably can't just walk into a mobile phone shop and buy one off the shelf. Visit the Inmarsat site for more details about this product--especially if you are thinking making a long voyage and must always be contactable at all times.

Blue Water Marine Supplies is offering a special SG$999.00 for the first 10 handset sold through our partner. For sales enquiries, contact - bluewater@singapore.com