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WireFree technology

by Ocenair

http://www.oceanair.co.uk

OCEANAIR’S

NEW WIREFREE

technology is a

package that can

provide powered

blinds onboard

any boat. A motor/

battery combination,

developed in partnership

with Somfy, has the

Rupes BigFoot MarkII

http://www.bigfootrupes.com

BIGFOOT MARKII IS the next

generation tools by Rupes. The

manufacturer claims the new range

features a more powerful motor with

over 30% enhanced effi ciency when

compared to the legacy BigFoot LHR

15 and LHR 21 model. The additional torque would eliminate stalling on concave

areas and the higher RPM level allows for timesavings in any polishing step. The

MarkII tools are designed to consume less energy than the predecessor BigFoot.

Lalizas Classic

LED navigation lights

http://www.lalizas.com

LALIZAS HAS INTRODUCED

a range of led navigation lights

including Classic LED 12 & 20,

and LED Kit 12. In addition, new

infl atable lifejacket Theta features

Auto 290N, ISO 12402-2, with

double crotch

and spay

hood whilst

the Kappa

model

comes

with Auto

190N, ISO

12402-3,

with double

crotch.

Propspeed by

Oceanmax

http://www.propspeed.co.nz

OCEANMAX’S

PROPSPEED

SYSTEM is

a foul release

coating, made

up of a two-

part primer

and fi lm that

bonds to metal

surfaces below the

waterline. The fi rm claims it creates

an ultra-slick, clear, non-toxic coat

that marine growth can’t stick to.

Environmentally friendly, a single

application are meant to last

between one and three years.

Humminbird Helix 12

http://www.humminbird.com

HUMMINBIRD HAS ANNOUNCED

the launch of its biggest Helix model.

With its 12-inch display, the new

Helix 12 CHIRP features broadband

CHIRP between 28kHz – 490kHz, a

sonar and Humminbird’s mapmaking

technology AutoChart Live.

ability to power even complex blinds.

The manufacturer says its installation

eliminates the hassle of complex

integration. Blinds are

controlled via

a handheld

remote, to an

inbuilt radio

receiver in the

motor. Multiple

channels can be used

so a number of blinds with

the WireFree pack can be

controlled at one time from the

same remote control.