Solar panel controller
Those starting out with solar panels will need a MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) controller. This balances the current and voltage output of solar panels…
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Bilgeaway filter
River Canal Rescue has launched a smaller version of its Bilgeaway system, designed to remove almost all of the oil and pollution from bilge water…
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Self-pump-out kit
It’s not a new product by any means, but the self-pump-out kit drew new interest thanks to the lockdown. With many boatyards closed for lengthy…
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Onboard wall safe
A new low-cost wall safe for use on boats has been launched by Chesterbased security company Vecta Safes. Designed for cabins and living quarters, the…
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Multi-surface paint
Paint and coatings manufacturer Owatrol says its new Deco Multi-Surface gloss paint does not require separate primer or undercoat and is anti-corrosive – effectively a…
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Economy Dad’s Boat
One of the most eyecatching exhibits at the 2019 Crick Boat Show was the gorgeous pedal-powered boat from Broads-based boat-builder, Dad’s Boats. It’s a 17ft…
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Remote battery monitoring system
Chargemetrix is a remote monitoring system for 12V or 24V batteries, which reports on voltage, temperature and a vessel’s location, both in real time and…
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Junior fashion life-jackets
SeaSafe has launched a children’s version of its ‘fashionable life-jacket’ range that it first introduced in 2019. These models have zipped front covers that can…
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Auto-inflating throwing line
Throwing lines are a handy alternative to conventional life-rings, and are now carried by a growing number of lock-keepers.
But the Throwraft takes it one…
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Valiant moisture meter
In 2021, the government is banning the commercial sale of ‘wet logs’ (those with a moisture content above 20%). This won’t stop boaters from foraging…
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GRP maintenance range
GRP maintenance products have gradually been squeezed out of canal chandleries in recent years as steel boats have come to dominate the market. But Now…
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