CHECK THESE
If you’re sailing with new crew this summer or your
kids have suddenly and inexplicably started to look
up from their phones and take an interest in the
fi ner points of cruising, these Quick Reference Cards
from Davis are a great way to further their boating
education. Well illustrated to get across their points in
quick and easily digestible fashion, the cards cover the
essentials from basic pilotage and navigation through
seamanship, anchoring and weather forecasting to
the many permutations of lights and day marks for
shipping. The cards are made from plastic and can be
stored in a binder. $9.99 each. Davis Instruments,
davisinstruments.com
TOUCHSCREEN STEREO
New Zealand audio specialists
Fusion have introduced the fi rst-
ever marine stereo with a glass
touchscreen display. The Apollo
RA770 sets a high bar for boat entertainment
systems; among a host of other features it has built-
in WiFi streaming and features user-customizable Digital
Signal Processing (DSP) that matches the amplifi er output to the speaker parameters to ensure clean,
distortion-free sound at all volume levels. Bluetooth, Optical Audio, AM/FM radio and AUX and USB inputs are all
included and the unit is Advanced SiriusXM-ready. The smaller SRX 400 unit can be used as a standalone stereo or be linked
wirelessly to the RA770 in Fusion’s PartyBus system. Both units have built-in amplifi ers and multi-language menu settings.
RA770, $649; SRX400, $349. Fusion, fusionentertainment.com
IN HOT WATER
Sweden’s Albin Pump Marine has
introduced its line of marine water
heaters to the United States. Complete
with 130V or 230V AC electric elements,
the heaters can be plumbed into the
engine cooling system. They feature
ceramic-lined cylindrical tanks in 5, 8,
12 and 17gal capacities, and a 5.6gal
rectangular tank is also available.
From $775. Albin Pump Marine,
albinpumpmarine.com
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