India Boating presents you with a smorgasbord of the most desirable gadgets and accessories to have on board this year.
Text by Kalyani Majumdar: India Boating magazine
As with most leisure activities, there are tons of
new high-tech gadgets and gizmos available for boat
and yacht owners that are designed to enhance the overall sailing experience. Some of these products may not be de
rigueur; however, for gadget enthusiasts, these accessories are a must, furthering their enjoyment of the activity. To start
off 2011 with a bang, we bring you some new products that you simply won’t be able to resist.
Lasy Solar Bed
Any superyacht is incomplete without the most coveted, state-of-the-art ‘Lasy Solar’ — a solar-powered, self-positioning sunbed, the latest offering from LMV Design Technology Ltd. The sunbed is vailable in standard king and queen size options of 3.2 metres and 2.6 metres respectively, allowing you to stretch comfortably or share it with your partner. What’s more, the bed rotates 360 degrees with a simple push of a button and is fitted with a mist breeze system, which releases a fine water mist to help you stay cool and refreshed in the heat. The energy generated by the photovoltaic cells is stored in the lithium batteries hidden in the base of the lounger. Also, you can get it tailor-made in any size and colour to suit your needs. Thanks to this bespoke, eco-friendly product, now you can laze under the sun without feeling guilty of adversely affecting the climate while you enjoy your extravagant lifestyle.
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7581 0094 Website: www.lmvdesign.com
SEABOB Cayago F7
Ever wondered what an adrenaline rush it might give someone to power through water, like a shark? Don’t fret, as Cayago Marketing — a German-based company has introduced SEABOB Cayago F7, the world’s fastest water and diving scooter. Now, you can deep-sea dive to reach depths of up to 40 metres. This water baby is emission free hence, eco-friendly. Wear diving gear and tuck yourself behind the Seabob and gently operate the accelerator sensor. Hold on tight and take a deep breath as this lean mean machine propels you towards the ocean floor. Steer yourself by moving your bodyweight and using your legs like fins and experience the underwater world like never before. So, take that plunge, we say!
Telephone: +49 (0) 5221 99444 15 Website: www.seabob.com
Scuba Series HD Wide Angle 322
Why should James Bond have all the fun? Presenting, the new Scuba Series HD Wide Angle 322, an integrated dive mask/camera. The dive mask has an integrated water-resistant high definition 720P digital video camera plus a 5.0 megapixel camera and what’s more, it can be operated at a depth of 40 metres. With this unique scuba mask you can make endless underwater documentaries. So, don that mask and venture into the underworld.
Telephone: +1 916 721 4848 Website: www.liquidimageco.com
Fishfinder 400C
The Fishfinder 400C by Garmin comes with a dual beam transducer making it easy to locate fish in both saltwater and freshwater. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to operate this device. It comes equipped with one-touch navigation through different functions via front panel control buttons and ultra scroll for screen updates at live-action speeds, making it an essential piece of kit for the next time you decide to go fishing.
Telephone: +1 913 397 8200 Website: www.garmin.com
Alpha Multi Command Chair
At first glance it gives the impression of a time machine, but if you look closely the mystery chair unravels itself. It has been designed keeping in mind the navigation needs of a sailor. Alphatron Marine has introduced the Alpha Multi Command Chair, a versatile piece of equipment that is capable of controlling multiple functions with features like steering, auto pilot and a communications touch screen that can be switched to differentiate functionalities including sensor menu and switching menus.
Telephone: +31 (0) 10 4534007 Website: www.alphatronmarine.com
Monaco Vintage Calibre 11 Chronograph
The house of TAG Heuer has launched the Monaco Vintage Calibre 11 Chronograph, an exquisite piece of horological complication. The vintage design of this chronograph makes it a one of a kind sporty watch, perfect for the stylish gentleman. The latest member of the Monaco collection has maintained the signature square dial and the 39 mm case demonstrates fine brushed and polished steel surfaces. The dark grey dial enhances the sporty spirit of the design with its racing red on the hour, minute and second hands and horizontal placement of some indexes. Also, this time piece is water resistant upto 50 metres making it an ideal noating accessory.
Telephone: +91 (0) 11 4747 4141 Website: www.tagheuer.com
Blue Eco Jacket
Wear blue to go green! Henri Lloyd has introduced a Blue Eco Jacket that is perfect for outdoor use. The British sailing wear brand has launched its eco-friendly three-in-one jacket crafted from their famous ‘Blue Eco’ fabric. It comes with a hood and is made of internal zip-out primaloft (synthetic microfibre thermal insulation material), a fabric that is waterproof, but let’s the skin breathe. The outer shell is detachable and is both waterproof and windproof. This stylish jacket is also recyclable, so once you have worn it out, you can return it to the nearest Henri Lloyd store and they will use the fabric to make new garments. Now, that’s what we call coming full circle!
Telephone: +44 (0) 161 799 1212 Website: www.henrilloyd.com
Digital Night Vision Monocular
For those of you who have a taste for state-of-the-art gadgets, the Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5×42 Night Vision Monocular with supercharged infrared is a must-have. It utilises a CMOS based imaging system for superior LCD resolution and the resulting digital image can be transferred to video camcorders and laptops via a video output port. Night becomes day with the powerful infrared spotlight, producing sharp images even in pitch darkness. It operates on six AA batteries that yields two hours of continuous use with the infrared spotlight on and up to six hours when it’s not in use. Being lightweight, the stealthview monocular is best suited for navigation, night fishing, surveillance or search and rescue missions.
Telephone: +1 913 752 3400 Website: www.bushnell.com/general
440fc FoldCat
Going fishing anytime soon? Then don’t forget to take the new FoldCat 440fc, the ultimate inflatable fishing boat by Sea Eagle. This pontoon boat has a patented folding frame design that can be carried easily in two Sea Eagle durable nylon carry bags and can assembled in seven minutes. What’s more, the FoldCat 440fc is a four seater with a 4-Hp petrol engine, capable of 8 knots. It is durable and has excellent stability — perfect for when one stands while fishing.
Telephone: +1 631 731 1701 Website: www.seaeagle.com
Magnetic Interchange Lens System
How many times have you wished that you could adjust your eye wear according to the changing light conditions and activities? Switch Vision worked on that idea and came up with the latest innovation called ‘magnetic interchange lens technology’ wherein the sunglass lens and frame use an embedded magnet that enables users to swap lenses to suit their needs. Magnetic interchange lenses are available in polarised, performance sun, speciality suns, sun readers and Rx suns.
Telephone: +1 973 582 2304 Website: www.switchvision.com
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