T’ain’t Your Pappy’s VHF

The GX2100 MATRIX  AIS VHF radio has a dual channel AIS receiver built in,  allowing you to see AIS targets simply by pressing a dedicated key. A display panel shows call sign, ship name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG and will allow you to contact an AIS-equipped ship directly. It displays your vessel’s position in relation to the AIS targets and an alarm alerts you when an AIS-equipped ship may be on a closing course to yours. The GX2100 can be connected to any GPS chart plotter that accepts a VDM message. It also stores way-points and will display them on an external GPS. Digital selective calling is included for transmitting a one-button mayday call. standardhorizon.com

Perfect Pod

No matter what style or type of dash-mount MFD you have, Seaview makes a sleek, waterproof pod to mount it. Provided uncut for custom installations, or available pre-cut and ready for nearly all brands of marine electronics. The pods are available in white with black anodized bases, but custom colors are available. seaviewglobal.com

 

Serenity Now

Following in the wake of Cheoy Lee’s Mike Burvenich-designed 69- and 83-foot Serenity yachts, the yard’s Serenity 59 is the third in the series. The 59 is a three-stateroom yacht featuring a large walk-in lazarette aft of the engine room. The master stateroom is full beam amidships, with an ensuite head and walk-in closet.
Single and twin-engine configurations are available, both feature full propeller protection. Estimated range is 2,000 nm at nine knots with the standard single John Deere 6081AFM developing 330 horsepower. Cheoyleena.com

 

Water Cure

Headhunter Incorporated will unveil its new Oasis reverse osmosis watermaker at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Specifically engineered for the rigors of marine use, Oasis watermakers are offered in three sizes from 800- to 2,400-gpd. Custom systems are possible. These units incorporate features such as auto back flush, quiet high-pressure pumps and self-priming booster pumps. Optional features include auto-fill, remote panel, color touch screen control and Tank Sentry fresh water tank level monitoring. headhunterinc.com

Copper Top Goes to Sea

Boat owners know that some of the harshest battery conditions can occur with marine use. With multiple electronic accessories such as livewells, GPS units and hazard lighting on today’s boats, enthusiasts need a dependable power solution. Duracell’s new 12-volt Marine and RV battery relies on Absorbed Glass Mat Technology to prevent spilling or leakage and also protect the battery’s internal components. driveduracell.com

Turn Off the Genny,

The Ice Cream Won’t Melt

Not with this spacious propane-powered refrigerator-freezer from Norcold. Sporting 17 cubic feet of storage, there’s room for everything. Add to that the convenience of the in-door chilled water dispenser and you’ve got home appliance convenience in a compact package. The PolarMax RF’s gas-absorption technology means you won’t have to run your AC power to keep onboard food fresh. An LED control panel makes it simple to operate, the standard ice maker and automatic defrost make “chillin’” simple. Thetford.com

“You Should Have Seen It”

Now you can bring back still images or videos of exactly what you saw and show them what they missed with Liquid Image integrated camera masks. HD320 and HD321 capture high definition images and audio to a depth of 130-feet with a choice of wide angle or telephoto lenses. The 310 and 311 models offer the same lenses and record video as well as stills, and operate to a depth of 65 feet. A 302 model is perfect for near-surface exploring with a depth rating of 15 feet. divecamcentral.com $110-$300.

Riviera Yachts Goes Big Time

Riviera Yachts is exiting its period of voluntary receivership with a new 43-foot flybridge model debuting at Australia’s Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in May and plans for a line of luxury production yachts ranging in size from 73- to 85-feet (above). The 85’s standard, four-cabin layout includes a full-beam master stateroom with twin walk-in closets plus and ensuite full-beam head featuring shower and tub. The enclosed skylounge is air conditioned while a tender garage and hydraulic swim platform add to the fun on the water. Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters will make maneuvering a cinch. Engine options will suit owners of varying boating lifestyles, from long-range cruising (more than 1,500 nm) to planing speeds in the 24-knot range. Standard engines on the Riviera 85 Motor Yacht are twin Caterpillar C18s rated at 1,015 horsepower. Riviera.com.au

Who Dat? Dat’s a Crawfish

If you’re cruising around New Orleans, or just love the cuisine, you’ll likely have the need for the Crawfish volume of the Louisiana Seafood Bible. Mudbugs or crayfish, or however you refer to them, are quite the culinary rage and, according to authors Jerald and Glenda Horst, are a growing cultural phenomenon. You’ll learn not just how to cook them up—in recipes such as Delta Crispy Crawcakes or the regional favorite, Crawfish Boutlettes—but also a lot about their history and behavior. Available from Pelican Publishing, 800-843-1724.

Who Dat? Dat’s a Crawfish

If you’re cruising around New Orleans, or just love the cuisine, you’ll likely have the need for the Crawfish volume of the Louisiana Seafood Bible. Mudbugs or crayfish, or however you refer to them, are quite the culinary rage and, according to authors Jerald and Glenda Horst, are a growing cultural phenomenon. You’ll learn not just how to cook them up—in recipes such as Delta Crispy Crawcakes or the regional favorite, Crawfish Boutlettes—but also a lot about their history and behavior. Available from Pelican Publishing, 800-843-1724.