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Maintenance and DIY

AquaCharge Portable Pump

Get the water out of your dinghy or bilges with the compact AquaCharge portable pump from ITT Industries. Measuring 7in x 3.25in x 5.5in, the pump is fully submersible.

Adjustable Hatch Vent

An open hatch on a hot day helps cool things off by letting in fresh air, but all too often it can let in rain or spray as well. To keeps things comfortable belowdecks, no matter the weather, ATN Inc. created the Dorcap

See What You’re Doing

DuraLed engine room and utility lighting from Hella marine brightens work areas with an ultra-wide spread of crisp white light, making engine-room work, in particular, both safer and more pleasant.

Compact Fuel Polisher

KTI Systems has introduced a new line of compact FilterBoss fuel polishing modules (FPM) designed to fit into tight engine compartments and other small onboard spaces.

2011 Holiday Gift Guide

With the holidays looming, it’s time to start shopping for your favorite sailor. With ideas ranging from jewelry to deck gear, from clothing to electronics, SAIL’s holiday gift guide has something for everyone on your list.

Slim-Fit Bilge Pumps

Whale Water Systems has expanded its Supersub Smart line of low-profile bilge pumps with two new models providing 650 and 1,100 gallons-per-hour pumping capacity

Marine Lenses

Revo’s new “Water” lens is a high-contrast polarized sunglass lens configured to the “specific light-absorbance profile of the ocean.”

Safety in a Small Package

The ResQLink 406 MHz personal locator beacon (PLB) is less than 4in long and weighs a mere 4.6 oz.

A Better Winch Handle

The new Speedylock winch handle from antal may not look particularly revolutionary, but it works incredibly well under sail.

Stay in the Dark

Portshade blinds feature a dense light-trapping “blackout” fabric that stows away quickly and easily in a slim cassette roller when not in use. A number of different sizes are available for everything from the smallest vertical portlights to large horizontal hatches. Custom sizes are also available. The shades are both water-repellant and UV-resistant to ensure long life offshore. A single screw

Photo: Adam Cove

Reefing Safely

When it comes to managing a blow, reefing is just one part of the equation. 

This 2026 Top 10 winner is a functional and fashionable update to the 410.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415

Developed in record time and on a shoestring budget, a new design hits the bullseye of the cruising market. 

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