Fugawi Marine ENC version 4.10 offers full compatibility with existing Navionics Gold+, Gold, Silver and HotMaps charts, with future support planned for Navionics Platinum multidimensional charts.
The new software sells for $219.95 and can be bundled with a Navionics Multi Card Reader for $299.95. Owners of a licensed version of Fugawi Marine ENC version 4.00 or higher can upgrade to 4.10 for $79.95, Multi Card Reader included. Northport Systems Inc., Toronto. Phone: (416) 920-9300. www.fugawi.com
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StayGrip was developed by two sailors as a means to secure objects to a stay or other line on a sailboat. The thermoplastic device comprises two interlocking halves, so no tools are required for operation, and the tightness of the grip can be adjusted so it can slide along a stay.
The StayGrip is designed for use on sailboats from roughly 20 feet to 35 feet, according to its British manufacturer. It can be purchased on eBay or the StayGrip Web site, where the company sells it for around $12.95 plus shipping. www.staygrip.com
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The machined aluminum device operates for five hours on one lithium battery, is waterproof to 80 feet, and weighs 3.4 ounces. Suggested retail price is $249.95. Greatland Laser, Anchorage, Alaska. Phone: (907) 245-4475. www.greatlandlaser.com
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Prices range from $89.95 to $299.95. The model US-B1 under-sink filter ($159.95) reduces chlorine, sediment, dirt, rust, sand and silt levels, as well as up to 99.99 percent of waterborne bacteria and parasitic cysts, according to 3M. It can filter up to 2,000 gallons of water at 1.5 gallons per minute, and replacement cartridges cost $99.95. CUNO Inc. (a 3M company), Meriden, Conn. Phone: (203) 238-8701. www.rvmarinewater.com
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Garmin has introduced its first open array radars, with 4- and 6-foot scanners, designed for large yachts. The GMR 404 and 406 have digital signal processing for radar data, range up to 83 miles, radar overlay capability, and manual and automatic sensitivity and tuning controls, including gain, sea clutter and rain clutter.
The GMR 404 (pictured) has a 1.8-degree beamwidth and a suggested retail price of $3,839.98, while the GMR 406 has a 1.1-degree beamwidth and a suggested retail price of $4,693.32. Garmin International Inc., Olathe, Kan. Phone: (913) 397-8200. www.garmin.com
