The DVD and software can be used to create GPS routes, and chart segments and route plans can be printed on standard printers, according to Maptech. The U.S. Boating Charts DVD is arranged in 23 “chart kits” to quickly find the desired chart. Maptech, Amesbury, Mass. Phone: (888) 839-5551. www.maptech.com

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The drops are available in ginger, green tea with lemon, and sour raspberry flavors. Prices range from $12.95 to $19.95. Three Lollies, West Hills, Calif. Phone: (714) 973-7674. www.threelollies.com

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A docking station enables it to be used as a fixed, bridge-based system. For safety, unique transmitter codes are used, and the receiver remains in standby mode unless activated by the controller and automatically enters standby mode after remaining idle for four minutes. Another palm-sized remote, controlling a bow thruster and anchor windlass, also is available. Suggested retail price for both is $625. Imtra Corp., New Bedford, Mass. Phone: (508) 995-7000. www.imtra.com

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It has two heating elements and a convection fan, and can cook by baking, microwaving or grilling. It features a 1.1-cubic-foot cooking space, 10 power levels, seven one-touch cooking levels, cooking by weight and jet defrosting. The unit measures 20-1/2 inches wide, 12 inches high and 20 inches deep. It is available in black (TC1050B) for $489.99 or stainless steel (TC1050S) for $529.99. InterCon Marketing, Sarasota, Fla. Phone: (941) 355-4488. www.123icm.com

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The oil is said to meet or exceed National Marine Manufacturers Association FC-W certification, and suggested retail price is $2.99 a quart. Pennzoil Marine, Houston. Phone: (800) 990-9811. www.pennzoil.com