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SureShade MTX Pull-Out Boat Shade

Protect your passengers from the sun with the easy-to-install SureShade MTX shade, a patented retractable shade system that SureShade MTX shade, a patented retractable shade system that operates with an easy pull-out and push-in mechanism. MTX is operates with an easy pull-out and push-in mechanism. MTX is a stainless steel, self-supported manual pull-out shade available a stainless steel, self-supported manual pull-out shade available in a 6-foot extension length. Can be dealer- or DIY-installed, in a 6-foot extension length. Can be dealer- or DIY-installed, and is the ideal shade solution for aft or bow shade on boats and is the ideal shade solution for aft or bow shade on boats

under 45 feet. $4,356 (PLUS SHIPPING & INSTALLATION) AT

SURESHADE.COM

MUST-HAVE GOODIES AND GADGETS FOR EVERY BOATER

PlasTeak EZ Boat Sole

One DIY project that’s sure to enhance the look of your boat is new interior fl ooring such as PlasTeak’s EZ Boat boat is new interior fl ooring such as PlasTeak’s EZ Boat Sole by NautikFlor, which are durable planks that have locking Sole by NautikFlor, which are durable planks that have locking edges for fast installation. The click-together PVC plank fl ooring edges for fast installation. The click-together PVC plank fl ooring is perfect for the confi ned areas in the cabin and galley. The material is perfect for the confi ned areas in the cabin and galley. The material has a foam layer on the back of each plank that acts like a sound has a foam layer on the back of each plank that acts like a sound reducer and helps hide slight imperfections in the substrate. reducer and helps hide slight imperfections in the substrate. Each box has nine planks that are 48 ⅝ inches long and 7 ⅞

inches wide. $225/BOX AT PLASTEAK.COM

BOAT BLING Mild Soap Sauce

As materials evolve, upholstery options are enhanced, and with these enhancements come specialized care requirements. The proprietary Mild Soap Sauce formula is approved by leading

OEM vinyl and upholstery manufacturers for specialty fabrics that prohibit the use of anything other than mild soap. If you have cooltouch vinyl, synthetic leathers, outdoor canvas or other unique specialty fabrics, Mild Soap Sauce is your solution. You can now clean with confi dence without compromising your warranty. clean with confi dence without compromising your warranty.

$25.99 AT WESTMARINE.COM

TowGo Trailer Backup Navigation System

New boaters can now properly launch a boat with confi dence. TowGo is the world’s fi rst and only aftermarket trailer backup navigation system that helps you backup your trailer like a pro. Using the included trailer hitch sensor, steering wheel sensor and smartphone app, you will be able to easily back up straight, around a curve or even do a 90-degree turn! $399 AT

TOWGO.COM

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Made of heavy-duty polyethylene, the Cal June spar buoy is the Cal June spar buoy is designed for replacing mooring designed for replacing mooring buoys during winter months. buoys during winter months. Resists wear from ice and harsh Resists wear from ice and harsh conditions, and is tapered to remain conditions, and is tapered to remain free in icy conditions. Features a free in icy conditions. Features a hot-dipped galvanized bottom eye, a hot-dipped galvanized bottom eye, a 2-inch blue retro-refl ective top band, 2-inch blue retro-refl ective top band, and a lifting eye for easy handling. and a lifting eye for easy handling.

Measures 36 inches tall, with a 6-inch Measures 36 inches tall, with a 6-inch bottom diameter and 4-inch top bottom diameter and 4-inch top diameter. $69.99 AT DEFENDER.COMdiameter. Glidecoat New Boat Bundle

Keep your new boat looking like it’s fresh from the dealership with Glidecoat’s New Boat Bundle, which has everything you need to prep your boat for ceramic coating. Even factoryceramic coating. Even factorynew boats will have visible swirl marks and light scratches. Quickly polish with Glidecoat Nano Polish, then remove any remaining polish residue, waxes or oils using Surface Wipe, and you’re ready for ceramic coating. Glidecoat Marine Ceramic Coating creates a hard-protective barrier over your boat’s surface that will maintain that showroom fi nish while making maintenance a breeze. $349.95 AT GLIDECOAT.COM