Goods & Gear

BY RANDY WOODS

Protect your boat from ‘brglrs’ with Brnkl

Your vessel is sure to see plenty of boat slips around Puget Sound and beyond this summer. Be sure you keep her safe during your voyages with this security and monitoring system from Victoria, British Columbia-based Brnkl. The module, which can be secured near the helm, includes sensors to track a range of variables—such as location, temperature, humidity, bilge pump activity, smoke alarms, leak detectors, and ignition switch activation—and sends alerts via your smartphone or other digital device whether you’re at home or half a world away. A camera accessory can also be added to snap photos of any suspicious activity. $895, plus $210 for an annual service plan // brnkl.io.

Ice cream in a few shakes!

Nothing is better after a summer’s day on the water than a dish of delicious ice cream. Now, you can make it on board in a snap and a shake with the Softshell Ice Cream Ball from Seattle’s UCO Gear. Just load up this softshell ball of fun with cream, sugar, and fruit in the mixing chamber, plus rock salt on the other side to provide the needed chill. Then simply shake or roll it around to mix the ingredients (a perfect job for young kids with lots of energy!). After 30 minutes of (gentle) activity, pop the lid open to scoop out a sweet, cold treat for boaters of all ages. Available in pint or quart sizes, the ball is made from food-safe, BPA-free materials and includes a “Pure & Simple” recipe booklet. $44.99 for quart-size; $34.99 for pint-size // ucogear.com.

Feel the beat with Garmin Fusion XS marine speakers

Summer’s here, so let’s get this party started with some tunes! These Garmin Fusion XS marine 240-watt speakers will pump up the volume at your next boat party. The aluminum dome tweeter provides a smooth upper-frequency response and increased efficiency, while the overhung design reduces distortion and increases power and efficiency. An optional multicolor LED lighting system can help keep the party going after dark. The XS speakers are made with fully sealed crossover components to provide increased protection from the harsh marine environment and include a three-year warranty. $119.99 per pair for 4” diameter, or $199.99 for 7.7” diameter // buy.garmin.com.

Feel the beat with Garmin Fusion

Summer’s here, so let’s get this party started with Garmin Fusion XS marine

No more sandy bottoms!

It never fails for every beach visit with the kids: Lots of towels, toys and little behinds covered in sand, which usually winds up on your boat deck or your car’s carpets. With this pop-up beach ground cover from—you guessed it, Sandy Bumz—you can keep the kids together and (relatively) sand-free with the flexible polyester zone of protection. The hexagon-shaped cover, which folds up into a carrying bag, can be set up in seconds and weighs only about 50 ounces. The 8-inch-high lip surrounding the 52-square-foot, water-resistant space helps parents corral babies and toddlers looking to roam. Created in 2015 by a California mother of three children, Sandy Bumz knows exactly what beach-loving parents really need for a day at the shore with kids. $29 // mysandybumz.com.

Protect your laptop, ocean health with inCase sleeve

Not only does your laptop need protection out on the open water, so does the water itself. Now you can help address both problems with this stylish inCase sleeve for 13-inch laptops, such as the MacBook. These sleek sleeves are made with Bionic FLX ripstop material, a continuous filament yarn created from plastic waste recovered from marine and coastal environments. Each 100% recycled sleeve is the equivalent of removing about seven plastic bottles from the fragile ocean environment, as stipulated in inCase’s joint agreement with the Waterkeeper Alliance environmental nonprofit organization. The durable, abrasion-resistant sleeves include an external quick-access zippered organization pocket and come in steel gray or ocean green colors. $49.95, also available in a 16-inch sleeve for the same price // incase.com.

Sail and sail again with this 727 bucket bag

A Northwest Yachting favorite, this casual bucket bag from 727 has been updated with new styling for 2021. The bag, dubbed “Cruise Boat Atlantic,” is made from 100% recycled sails, the 18-inch-wide carryall bag is accented with bright aqua stripes on each end and includes multiple pockets to help organize your essentials. The bag’s internal lining is made with recycled spinnaker sails, while the outer surface uses natural linen fibers and mainsail cloth, collected and recycled in France, giving it an unmistakably authentic nautical look. Equipped with long, sturdy handles and a lace-sliding closure, the bucket bag can be carried by hand, by arm, or slung over one shoulder. Now available for the summertime price of $157.50 // 727sailbags.us.

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Selection of Boats We Have Sold

1993 68 ft Nordlund Custom 1996 67 ft Nordlund Cockpit 2000 61 ft Ocean Alexander 1980 60 ft Willard Marine 2004 58 ft Kadey-Krogen 2001 58 ft Kadey-Krogen 1990 55 ft Jones-Goodell 1979 53 ft Hatteras 2003 52 ft Grand Banks Europa 1987 52 ft Nordic Sedan 1999 50 ft Nordhavn 1992 50 ft Delta Marine 1988 50 ft Nordic 1980 50 ft Delta Marine Custom 2000 49 ft Hampton 1993 49 ft Grand Banks 1993 49 ft Grand Banks Classic 1988 49 ft DeFever 1984 49 ft Albin 2001 48 ft Offshore Yachts 1977 48 ft Hatteras 2006 47 ft Selene 2008 47 ft Grand Banks Heritage 2006 47 ft Grand Banks Europa 2008 46 ft DeFever 2004 46 ft Grand Banks Europa 1990 44 ft Ocean Alexander 1998 43 ft Eastbay Sedan 1999 43 ft Grand Banks Eastbay 1981 43 ft Tollycraft 2003 42 ft Grand Banks Classic 1990 42 ft Kadey-Krogen 2009 40 ft Coastal Craft 1989 40 ft DeFever Sport Cruiser 1989 40 ft Ocean Alexander 1978 40 ft Hiptimco Orcas 2003 39 ft Kadey-Krogen 2007 39 ft Grand Banks Eastbay 2007 38 ft Pacific Seacraft 1999 38 ft Grand Banks Eastbay 1977 37 ft Puget Trawler 2004 36 ft Tiara Yachts Sovran 2000 36 ft Grand Banks Classic 2001 36 ft Grand Banks Classic 2009 34 ft Back Cove 2006 32 ft Nordic Tugs 2002 31 ft Almar Sounder 2017 30 ft Cutwater Sport Coupe 2003 30 ft Norstar 302 2005 28 ft EagleCraft Commuter

36’ Norstar 360

Top Quality finishes on this Washington built vessel. Powered by Cummins diesels.

$299,800 USD

44’ Tollycraft Custom

Very unique and completely restored vessel.

$179,000 USD 45’ Hershine Jefferson

Terrific live-aboard layout. Fully enclosed bridge and aft deck.

$125,000 USD

52’ Grand Banks

Beautiful GB with 3 staterooms. Powered by twin Caterpillar diesels.

SOLD!