KIT INNOVATIONS
70 Yachts & Yachting August 2019 yachtsandyachting.co.uk
KIT
INNOVATIONS
Our pick of the latest
new products and
best kit launches
STANDARD HORIZON
GX1800GPS VHF
The new GX1800GPS/E
and GX1850GPS/E have all
the features of the popular
GX1700E as well as an intuitive
redesigned front panel for
ease of use and updated high
resolution display. To aid with
use in the dark, both models
feature a new selectable night-
mode display on the 66mm
x 36mm backlit dot matrix
screen, while the compact
rear case is perfect for easy
dash mounting. You get GPS
waypoint navigation too and
the menus have been simplified.
From £239
standardhorizon.co.ukMICROCOMPASS BRACKET
A new forged carbon compass bracket for dinghies has been launched
by British brand Carboteck. Made from ultra-light and strong forged
carbon, the compass bracket is designed to match the contours of the
MicroCompass to make it snag-free for ropes. The extended length of
the compass bracket allows for control lines to pass easily between
the mast and the bracket letting you see the compass clearly. It fits
a wide range of boats, using bungee or mast track slug methods.
£89.99
carboteck.comSAILGP WORKOUT FOR
FITNESS FANS
Fitness fans looking for a new
challenge can now try the SailGP
Workout, giving them a unique
insight into the extreme physical
challenge of the world’s fastest sail
racing. The workout demonstrates
the immense levels of endurance
SailGP’s world-class athletes need
during a competition, by recreating
the moves that they undertake during
a high-pressure 16-minute race.
Free
sailgp.com/fitnessKID SAFE+ PERSONAL
FLOTATION DEVICE
The new Kid Safe+ personal flotation
device from Helly Hansen features an
asymmetrical design that helps turn
children face up into a safe floating
position without any eort. The ISO
12402-4 certified PFD oers the most
up-to-date water safety protection
available. The Kid Safe+ is constructed
with soft foam for lasting comfort
during use on or near the water.
From £70
hellyhansen.comSENTINEL SP2 MONITOR
An intelligent boat monitoring
system designed for ribs, tenders,
dinghies, trailers and outboards.
It works via 3G/4G and has a
built-in tracker showing position,
speed and course, as well as
battery voltage, tilt, shock and
temperature data. SP2 will
automatically send alerts if the
craft leaves its location, the
battery level drops, there’s a
collision or any unusual movement
(eg tilt). SP2 is accessed by an
easy-to-use app, and is fully
waterproof and quick to install.
£399
yacht-sentinel.com