Cool stuff you've come across... (that can be used on a Mac)

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Post by kmclemore »

OK, time to resurrect the 'Cool Stuff' thread.

As a result of Bob's posting today (over here) I came across this lovely little item....

Yachttub
You've been running all day and now it's time to relax. You pull into your favorite cove, drop the hook or tie up to the dock. Now inflate your Yachtub and begin the filling & heating process. After enjoying a leisurely dinner, stroll aft and lower yourself into the Yachtub's warm, soothing water. Yachtub is an inflatable hot tub that floats in the water next to your boat or just behind the swim step. Easy to deploy, inflate and heat to your desired temperature, Yachtub is ready to use in just 2-4 hours.

When you're finished enjoying your Yachtub and it's time to get underway, simply open the drain and Yachtub empties itself. Once empty, deflate and store in its own stowage pack. Your Yachtub is now ready for your next port of call.
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OK, so it's obscenely expensive, but.... geez.... I WANT one!
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Post by kmclemore »

And another cool item....

BridgeNorth Bailer

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A Boat Hook
This product is one of the most durable boat hooks on the market today. From it's lexan hook to it's anodized aluminum shaft only quality parts and materials are used in this product's construction. A telescopic boat hook it collapses nearly in half for storage and automatically locks firmly when fully extended. Two non-slip grips ensure a solid grip when fending off other boats or hauling in a mooring.

A Bailer
As the only combination boathook/bailer on the market today this is truly a unique product. Easy to operate the 8 foot model drains nearly a quart per stroke, and they both reach into spaces few bailers can. Simply place the hook under water and extend the Bridgenorth Bailer. Our nitrile piston draws the water up a small hole located at the end of the hook. Don't worry about the oil and scum found in the bottom of most bilges unlike some rubber washers the nitrile piston is not broken down by such substances, instead they serve as a healthy dose of lubrication.

A Power Washer
Water is expelled from the Bridgenorth Bailer approximately thirty six times faster than it's operating speed, giving it a firing range of over 50 feet and the power to clean. The Bridgenorth Bailer is a handy product when cleaning hulls, cleaning decks or when one finds themselves in a water fight.

Other uses
Customers have reported numerous uses for this versatile product from filling water balloons to hanging and watering plants. One of the more popular non-traditional uses for the Bridgenorth Bailer is the aeration of fish buckets.
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Post by Highlander »

kevin seen these boat hooks at the boat show almost bought one

Would be good for washing the boat , showering the kids
and cooling down a hot Admiral :D :D :D :P :wink:
And best of all for squirting those guy's trying to jump the line-up at the boat ramp
But then again another way to seek revenge on these guy's is while they leave their boat unatended while fetching their trailer is to see the look on their faces when they come back to find that for some reason their bilge plug has came out :? :o Oop's the scramble now becomes entertaining :D :D :wink:

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Post by David Mellon »

I have a couple of these http://www.sollight.com/products/raillight.cfm and just love them. I leave them on the gallows during the day with the switch left "on." They light the stern nicely if l happen to be ashore at sunset. I grab one and toss it in the head as a nightlight and leave the other for a psuedo anchor light. They come with stanchion mounts and clamps both of which work well. They stay on all night after half a day in the sun, even overcast. More expensive than the stainless yard style lights but l think the mountings are worth the price.
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Post by Joe 26M Time Warp »

Regarding Kevin's first post in this thread, I happened to find this (in Sailing Magazine) and thought it might be of interest. A generator & about 3 hp propulsion unit. $2k

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More details at http://re-e-power.com
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Post by DLT »

David, I like those solar lights. I'm just a bit cheapter than you, though. I have these.Image
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Post by Greg »

I'm not able to post the image, but I removed the factory lamp over the tableand installed a selectable red or white fluorescent lamp . We use the red light almost exclusively when anchored out because it allows you to keep your night vision which in turn makes the stars much brighter. I especially like to see our addition to the stars, which is the anchor light at the top of the mast.
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Post by kmclemore »

Nice, DLT - stainless steel, and on sale now for only $12.99 for the pair!

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And Greg, here's your image:
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Greg wrote: ... We use the red light almost exclusively when anchored out because it allows you to keep your night vision which in turn makes the stars much brighter. I especially like to see our addition to the stars, which is the anchor light at the top of the mast.
Nice link Greg!
I've installed fluorescent cabin lights too, but don't have a red one. Do you know how they produce red? ... assuming it's some sort of red cover over a standard 8w white tube?
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Post by Greg »

Thanks Frank and you are right, nothing special about the bulbs or the lamp, one bulb is covered with a red plastic tube.

The nice thing about this lamp is the ability to switch from red to white.

Thanks for posting the picture Kevin.
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