New Gear
New Gear
Our pick of the product launches at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam
Meaco DD8L Zambezi desiccant dehumidifier
Past PBO tests have shown desiccant dehumidifiers to be a winning technology on board boats. Claimed to have been designed
with boat owners in mind, the Zambezi has a digital display to show, amongst other things, the current humidity and the
humidistat’s set-point. There are three fan speed options and four electronic up/down swing modes to help direct the air where it’s
needed. The sterilising ioniser uses licensed technology from Samsung which has been clinically proven to kill viruses and germs. The daily run timer allows users to set fixed
periods for operation, while the logic control monitors conditions every 30 minutes and chooses to dry or sleep accordingly. The area below the condensing tubes can be accessed and cleaned out to prevent blockages, which Meaco say are a common reason
for other units being returned. On sale from January, priced at£249.99. Watch this space for a PBO review. http://www.meaco.com
Sports clothing giant Adidas has turned its attention to sailing with an extensive range of technical marine clothing, footwear and accessories for the occasional and professional sailor alike. With a breathable all-over mesh upper and rubber outsole, JB01 deck shoes (r90) are designed with a
non-marking outsole that is promised to provide exceptional grip for wet and slippery conditions during linear and lateral foot movement. The offshore clothing range, priced from includes super-light but hardwearing jackets, smocks, salopettes r700,
comfortable protection with fully seam-sealed, durable and and high-bib trousers with a breathable 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro shell. waterproof Gore-Tex shells in long- and short-style jackets. There The inshore range, priced from r200, offers lightweight and
are also T-shirts (onshore casual wear with soft-shell jackets, full and half-zip microfleece tops and shorts, plus 150N life-vests, buoyancy aids and sailing accessories. r35), polo shirts, high bib trousers, wetsuits, a drysuit, http://www.adidassailing.comAurora pyrotechnic rangeCrewsaver, in partnership with Pains Wessex, has launched a new range of pyrotechnics aimed at the marine
leisure market.This new Aurora range includes the Sky Lite 2 Star Aerial Distress Flare; Day & Night Distress Signal; Red Parachute Rocket; White Handflare; Red
Handflare; Orange Handsmoke; and Lifesmoke, available in a variety of different flare packages.The new Crewsaver Aurora distress signals have been added to its existing range
of lifejackets, liferafts and safety equipment, which already includes McMurdo emergency beacons. Prices start at £14.95.
http://www.crewsaver.com
Henri Lloyd Flex 3D JacketHenri Lloyd’s Flex 3D Jacket is claimed to herald a ‘new era of product technology’ with full
stretch insulation. Winner of the Clothing and Crew accessories category of the 2015 DAME Design Awards, announced at METS, the jacket features thermal, non-flattening ‘spiral’ wadding which
is proven to be 33% more effective than its predecessor. The other main feature is the jacket’s stretch properties: the Flex 3D outer fabric and internal wadding offers a four-way stretch. The
space between your shoulder blades stretches by 16%; Flex 3D provides 15% stretch in yarn, fabric and thread, which enables freedom of movement and increased comfort. Features include a
hem. Available in sizes S to XXXL, costing £140 for the jacket, £99 for the vest (gilet) version. Henri Lloyd’s 2016 collection also pockets; a zip-fastening internal pocket, and stretch binding at top collar, cuffs and non-corroding front zip; zipped, welded side
includes an extensive range of technical jackets, vests, tops and shorts including a revised version of the lightweight, waterproof and windproof Breeze jacket, plus the Freedom range of hi-tech oilskins for cruising sailors, with jackets priced at £249
and high-fits at £190. http://www.henrilloyd.comEasyTec winter boat
coversSwedish firm Rapid Marin showed off their range of
low-cost winter boat covers at METS. A kit comprises a shaped heavy-duty tarpaulin, into which is inserted a special composite pipe ridge-pole. Designed to shed snow, ice and water, this is supported at the bow with an included ‘S-hook’, and supported midway along its length with extra support bars. Hefty eyelets are
included so it can be weighted or tied down. The whole thing comes in a 2m-long bag with the tools needed, and it is claimed to be around 40% cheaper than a traditional boat cover. It has low wind resistance, can be assembled quickly, and packs down small enough to fit in a car.
http://www.rapidmarin.sePrices start from around £215 for a 5-6m boat.Adidas gets into sailing