LIGHT THE WAY

Illuminate dark, dusky, damp days with handy lighting and power solutions.

Attwood’s new Powerbase series allows you to deploy, or stow away, navigational lights and antennas all with the push of a button. The mounted base can be fitted to the bow or stern and equipped with up to an 8-foot antenna or other compatible LED light, and wired into your system so that it can be controlled from the helm (no more scrambling over seats, ladders, or gunwhales before cruising under a low bridge!). And if you don’t react in time, no worries: The system is also equipped with smart technology that will automatically lower the base should it sense an impending obstruction. Available via Fisheries Supply in Seattle; fisheriessupply.com.

Designed in Everett by the fine folks at Sea-Dog, this incredibly versatile light is fantastic for chart lighting, as a reading light, or tucked into a cabin or berth for a little extra illumination. The rubber coated design features 21 white LEDs and three red LEDS for night vision with a built-in, touch-controlled on, off, and dimmer switch function. Available via Fisheries Supply in Seattle; fisheriessupply.com.

Also new for 2023 from Sea-Dog, this USB-equipped power socket will keep all your VIP electronics charged and at the ready. With both USB 3.0 and USB-C adapters, it can charge two devices simultaneously, while the rainbow display gives users quick, easy-to-read color-coded voltage information. Available via Fisheries Supply in Seattle; fisheriessupply.com.

Longtime mariners will recognize NaviSafe’s essential little flashlight, which is indeed small enough to fit in your pocket, but still packs a powerful punch with five different lighting modes including a red night vision LED. (Plus, it’s fully waterproof up to 100 meters.) Stock a few on board this season, you’ll be glad you did. Available via Fisheries Supply in Seattle; fisheriessupply.com.

Created by Seattle-based UCO Gear, the Leschi light pulls double duty as both a lantern and a flashlight. Versatile, lightweight, and compact (three words boaters love to hear uttered together), the hybrid design features a shock cord clip that enables you to hang and focus the lantern from both horizontal and vertical surfaces; a simple push transforms the lantern into a handy flashlight for reading in bed or to accompany you on any late-night forays down the dock. Available from UCO Gear; ucogear.com

Sometimes you want it, other times you want to protect yourself from it. Whatever the sitch, these products help to keep all that H2O right where you need it.

Get set for all your springtime adventures with Guzzle H2O’s best-selling Stream water purifying system, now available in a Solar bundle that also includes a Nomad solar panel and portable power station to keep everything charged and at the ready. The Stream can pump, purify, and filter water from natural water sources such as rivers and lakes, as well as existing water sources like campground or marina faucets to keep you hydrated on-the-go. (Plus, you can forget lugging heavy plastic bottles down the dock next time, too.) Available from Guzzle H20; guzzleh20.com; as well as via Monkey Fist Marine in Seattle, monkeyfistmarine.com

Or, if you are seeking fresh water onboard, look no further than Spectra’s well-respected line of watermakers. The new Catalina 340R model produces 14 gallons of water per hour, plenty for a mid-size yacht, and does so extremely quietly via an energy efficient Spectra Magdrive feed water pump. But, perhaps the biggest plus of this model is the remote control, which can be mounted in a convenient cabin location to allow for easy adjustments whenever you please. Available via Emerald Pacific Marine in Seattle; emharbor.com

For those times when only a good old-fashioned map will do, be sure to keep it protected from any potential drips and drops with this new splashproof map case crafted by Seattle Sports Co. The clear, durable polyurethane design includes a flexible magnifying tool to enlarge those often teensy map details, a secure zip lock-style closure, and punched lashing points that make it a snap to attach it all to your kayak, pack, or a boat railing. Available via Seattle Sports Co.; seattlesportsco.com

This fully submersible deck bag is the definition of tough, made with 420D Hypalon fabric and a fully welded construction for leak-tight and durable performance in the most rugged conditions. There’s more to love: A YKK AQUASEAL zipper allows for quick access to contents without sacrificing waterproofness; reinforced rubberized handles and a removable shoulder strap make for convenient transport; and perhaps our favorite feature, the clever rectangular construction makes packing and stacking easy, with external tie-downs to help keep everything secure. Available via Fisheries Supply in Seattle; fisheriessupply.com

Available in a slew of bright colors so you never lose sight of them, these lightweight, pocketable binoculars from NOCS are built for the journey, boasting a IPX7 waterproof rating that should withstand a 30-minute-long dunk in the drink should they drop as you peer over the rail. They are also completely fog-proof as well, thanks to a medical grade O-ring assembly that is injected with inert nitrogen gas during assembly. The rugged ridged exterior helps provide a non-slip grip, and the high-quality lenses provide such a crisp, clear image that users have been known to shoot stunning photos straight through the eyepiece. Available via REI stores; rei.com