SB264 Switchbox and Transducer $495; 603.673.9570, www.airmar.com
Wide- and narrow-beam selection is now at your fingertips! The SB264 switchbox allows you to wire your existing 1kW transducer with a new SS264-watt wide-beam 200kHz. The SB264 works with most popular 1kW transducers found on center console and large sportfishing vessels. The wide beam provides the coverage and resolution needed to pinpoint fish or bait lurking close to the boat; the narrow beam is highly efficient when bottom fishing in waters up to 400′, providing optimal bottom detail and separation of tightly spaced targets.
Impact Drains $3; 219/362-7463, www.marineeast.com
Simplify drainage installation with this new line of durable impact drains, designed to compress or expand and lock in place with just a light hammer blow. The drains are available in black or white and in a variety of models including L-Head, Flush Head, Flush Head Long, Flush Head Elbow, U-Head Straight, U-Head Elbow, and Mushroom Head. Ideal for draining iceboxes, livewells, stairwells, anchor wells, and other stowage compartments, they’re made of marine-grade composites with added UV stabilizers.
Signal Mate $279; 410/675-4901, www.kimberliteassemblers.com
This light and horn signaling controller enhances boating safety when visibility is restricted or during emergency situations such as flooding, crew distress, or engine breakdown. Signal Mate assists the helmsman by automating sound and SOS light signals, freeing the crew to focus on safe navigation. The compact, waterproof controller features pushbuttons and can be either panel or bracket mounted at the helm. It measures 4.15″-by-6.5″-by-2.0″ and operates on 12-, 24-, or 32-volt systems.
