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Mobile App to Help Boaters Locate Pumpout Services
Washington Sea Grant and the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program, welcome Pumpout Nav to Washington State. The free iOS and Android app is an interactive tool that helps boaters find the nearest pumpout and portable toilet... Read more
TACO Marine®
New TACO Marine® Rub Rail Replacement Guide
The new and improved TACO Marine® Rub Rail Replacement Guide provides a comprehensive replacement rub rail list for boats from over 200 builders. Additionally, there are DIY Rub Rail Kits and step-by-step how-to instructions and videos for... Read more
Shurhold New Wash Mitt
Shurhold introduces a new Microfiber Wash Mitt to replace that old rag you are using to clean. The Chenille Microfiber Premium Scratch-Free Wash Mitt is made from premium, scratch-free 80/20 blended microfiber which traps dirt and debris deep ... Read more
Steve Fennell
Your Prop and a Hard Place
Hitting a rock with your prop while underway is a sudden incident that gets your immediate attention. That deadening “thud” (or sometimes it’s a series of “thuds”) is not the most pleasant sound. In many cases, the condition of your prop, which... Read more
Moorage Booking At Your Fingertips
Swift Harbour is a free booking system that provides boaters with an easy way to connect with marinas and make bookings online. Slips can be booked at any of the participating marinas online or through the app for iOS or Android. Communication... Read more
nwclassicyacht
Easy Haulers: Six Marina-Friendly Dock Carts
There are a few things that we like about this milk crate-size Folding Cart from West Marine. For starters, when folded up, it measures 45 x 40 x 8.98 cm (18 x 16 x 3.5 in), making it easy to stow in the cab of a truck, back of an SUV, or trunk... Read more
Davis Instruments
Davis Instruments Telescoping Paddle/Boat Hook Combination
The new Telescoping Paddle/Boat Hook Combination from Davis Instruments is an essential piece of safety gear. Bright orange for visibility and will float if it falls overboard. It is easily stored, yet ready to use as a paddle if you can't get a... Read more
Aqua Map Version 20
One of the leading navigation apps just got better - Aqua Map released version 20. This update provides fasting scrolling to the previously slow rendering of charts along with a new charting engine... Read more