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Ram Mount Aqua Box AQ2, $34; AQ3, $33 • 206/763-8361 • www.rammount.com Enclose an MP3 player and comparably sized electronic equipment in these watertight, see-through, dash-mounted boxes. Operate buttons through the clear front panel. Route power and accessories cables through a self-draining port to keep out moisture. Choose from two models: The AQ2's interior measures 53?4"-by-27?8"-by-13?16"; the AQ3's interior measures 45?8"-by-23?8"-by-11?8". Mounts sold separately.
QL Boat Trim System $670 • 757/436-2800 • www.qlmarine.com Made by Volvo Penta, this system, designed for boats from 15' to 50', adjusts a boat's trim angle using a vertical blade, or interceptor, that's mounted on the transom and can be moved down into the water stream. The control panel has four commands that move the boat up or down or lean the boat starboard or port. A trim indicator shows the position of the interceptor. Turn off the boat and the interceptors retract automatically.
Hammerhead Marine Brush $5 • 800/962-6241 • www.shurhold.com Give your boat a thorough cleaning with Shurhold's Hammerhead marine brush. It removes salt and grime without damaging the boat's finish. Its nonslip grip is comfortable to hold, and the brush fits any Shurhold handle, locking into place with the push of a button, so it won't spin or pop off. A wraparound bumper provides protection from scrapes.
Great White Deck Boot $55 • 877/874-2757 • www.ruggedshark.com Rugged Shark, makers of marine footwear, has introduced a comfortable pair of deck boots. The Great White is completely waterproof and designed with arch support; removable, contoured footbeds; cushioned midsoles; and extra padding in the heels that absorbs shocks when you're racing to get to that offshore hotspot. Their nonmarking rubber soles grip wet decks.
Virtual Lifeline $549 • 888/755-7767 • www.maritechsafety.com MariTech calls this man overboard system a wireless lanyard. Why? Passengers wear four sensors that, like a kill lanyard, cut off the engine if someone falls overboard. When submerged, the sensors transmit a signal to the 6"-by-4"-by-1'6" ignition control module, which sets off an alarm and shuts the motor. Additional sensors can be purchased separately.
Spa2Go $899 • 888/488-3121 • www.funlifestyles.com Live like a reality TV star with this portable spa. It takes 10 minutes to inflate with the attached air compressor and fills with 250 gallons of water with your intake hose. Cover it with the insulated thermal top and turn it on. Using the built-in 1,000-watt, stainless-steel heater, you can heat the water to your desired temperature (up to 104 degrees). It has 127 turbo microjets surrounding the bottom air cushion seat. It weighs 60 pounds, measures 6'2" in diameter and 2'5" high, and fits in a 2-square-foot space when packed.
