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HydroFin Super Fly

Exclusively designed for double pontoon boats, the HydroFin Super Fly can provide boaters with a faster, more effi cient and smoother riding boat. Designed to carry 40% of the boat’s weight, these underwater wings create lift and reduce drag. To install, simply use the universal mounting plates that will fi t any round or U-shaped toons with diameters of 23 to 27 inches. The system is designed by Morrelli & Melvin, engineers of America’s Cup racing sailboats. $2,495 AT SHOPHYDROFIN.COM

AzkoNobel B-Free Explore Paint

AkzoNobel’s brand-new biocide-free bottom paint, the B-Free Explore, includes silicone-polymer technology that creates a smooth, slick surface to help reduce drag. The paint is created for recreational boats and can be applied to new hulls or over existing antifouling without the need for removing an existing antifouling coating. It provides a semigloss finish with low VOC offering multi-season performance. Because it’s biocide-free, B-Free Explore can also lead to a reduced carbon footprint. AVAILABLE AT INTERNATIONAL-YACHTPAINT.COM

Raymarine YachtSense Link Marine Mobile Router

Always stay connected with Raymarine’s YachtSense Link, a multipurpose marine mobile router equipped with Raynet Ethernet ports, mobile broadband connectivity and onboard Wi-Fi.

The YachtSense Link provides Axiom displays, phones, tablets and PCs with a connection to a unified onboard network that automatically switches between marina Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Combine YachtSense Link with the Raymarine mobile app and gain remote access to your Raymarine network, with the added security of remote GeoFence vessel monitoring.

$1,430.99 AT DEFENDER.COM

Captain in style with this cottonblend baseball cap featuring scrambled eggs embroidered on the bill and “Captain” embroidered on the front panel. Hat is adjustable, and one size fits most. Available in blue, white and pink. Also available with “First Mate” on the front.

$19.99 AT WESTMARINE.COM

GlideCoat Inflatable Kit

Inflatable boats and RIB tubes exposed to UV rays can degrade and begin to look worn and tired. But with the Inflatable Kit from Glidecoat you can easily protect tubes from the ravages of a marine environment, restore their deep lustrous color and keep the entire boat looking its best for months. The two-part Inflatable Kit includes a bottle of Glidecoat Nano Wash Concentrate and a container of Inflatable Ceramic Coating. The wash safely removes dirt, oils, salt and other residues, while the ceramic coating uses nano technology to provide long-term protection that repels water, mold, dirt and salt. $149.95 (FOR BOATS UP TO 12 FEET) / $249 (FOR BOATS UP TO 20 FEET) AT GLIDECOAT.COM

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