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Angler’s Pal AP-MT Multi Mount
Angler’s Pal AP-MT Multi Mount
By Steve Fennell
Angler’s Pal AP-MT Multi Mount
Whether you require a smaller fish finder at the stern of a sport yacht or a second unit at the bow of a bass boat, the AP-MT Multi Mounts are designed to place your marine electronics where you need them. Built of stainless steel and aluminum, the series includes five models including the MT-4, MT-8, MT-10, MT-14, and MT-17, which range from 4 to 17 inches. For further convenience, they can be adjusted to nearly any position thanks to the universal ball locking device with a select position locking knob. For a secure fit, the mounts require an allen wrench to easily remove or attach your equipment for security or storage.
MSRP: $95-$110 USD - www.anglerspal.com
Jeffrey Fortuna
Hobie H-Crate Jr.
Hobie H-Crate Jr.
Hobie H-Crate Jr.
The H-Crate Jr. is the latest addition to the series, and while compact compared to the larger H-Crate, it’s big on space, especially when you need it. The H-Crate Jr. fits in the tank well (or behind the seat) of most kayaks and offers ample space to keep gear, tackle or outdoor clothing organized. Weighing a little more than 2.29 kg (5.05 lb), the H-Crate Jr.’s carrying handles make it easy to install or remove. Some notable features include four built-in rod holders with shock cord retainers, heavy-duty industrial straps, and skid pads to provide a secure grip to your kayak. What`s more, the grid walls have a molded-hole pattern to attach additional rod holders and a durable soft cover snaps into place to protect your gear. The H-Crate Jr.`s outer dimensions are 36 x 36 x 33 cm (14.14 x 14.14 x 13 in) and the interior dimensions measure 29 x 29 x 33 ( 11.40 x 11.40 x 13 in).
MSRP: $132 USD - www.hobie.com
Power-Pole Charge Marine Power Station
Power-Pole Charge Marine Power Station
Power-Pole Charge Marine Power Station
A winner of an Innovation Award at the 2017 IBEX show, The Power-Pole CHARGE Marine Power Station from JL Marine Systems is a new, bi-directional marine battery charging and power management station. Created to transfer power from the cranking battery to auxiliary batteries and keep them balanced and charged, the system provides ample power to safely run trolling motors or marine electronics without worrying about battery levels. The Power-Pole CHARGE, which is for fishing boats with up to three trolling motor batteries and one 12V main cranking battery, offers 500 watts and up to 40 amps of charging power to the cranking battery, and 25 amps to auxiliary batteries. The Power-Pole CHARGE can also receive power from 120V shore power outlets and balance all three batteries while automatically charging the main cranking battery.
MSRP: $1,295 USD - www.power-pole.com
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