Marine Engine Interface Unit Provides NMEA 2000 Access for Older Diesel and Gasoline Models
Engine and marine equipment interface unit bridges analog sensor data onto NMEA 2000 bus to provide upgrade path for older diesel and gasoline engines. Supports dual engine configurations and separate color display panels for full instrumentation in a single unit. PC/USB interface port allows viewing both analog gauges and NMEA 2000 data with full color customizable gauge panels. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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Missouri: Where the Rivers Run and Paddlers Play
This weekend, March 5-7, Alpine Shop is celebrating its 10th Annual Great Canoe and Kayak Event with over 20 hours of clinics, programs and films dedicated to the art and sport of paddling. Featured presentations at the Kirkwood location include “The Paddling Gourmet” with Marty Koch and “Kayak Fishing Tips from the Pros” with St. Charles-native and professional kayak fisherman Brett Boschert. Saturday evening will be completely dedicated to the Missouri River 340 Race including the St. Louis premiere of the documentary, The Next 340 Miles, presented by filmmaker Jodi Pfefferkorn at 7 pm. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)
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Sailing Rules Exam Gives You A Grade And Lets You Compare With The Fleet
In their continuing effort to find better ways to teach the racing rules of sailing (http://www.ukhalsey.com), UK-Halsey has just introduced something new: UK Quick Test. It’s an added feature to the UK Rules Quiz Program, which have long been highly regarded by competitors and judges for the clarity of its situational animations and explanations. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)
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Foremost Insurance Now Accepts Boats Up to 40-foot in Oregon
Foremost announces the expansion of the Family Boaters program in Oregon (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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Houston Boat Parts Supply and Repair Company Announces New Web Design
Palmer Power, a Houston boat parts supplier, announces the launch of its newly designed ecommerce website. The website allows visitors to shop for single or wholesale boat parts, as well as request boat repair services. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010)
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Seattle Boat Show Sails Into Second Week on the Heels of Big Opening Weekend
Week two promises special weeknight promotions and giveaways at Qwest Field Event Center plus happy hour all day everyday at South Lake Union; Show runs through Saturday, February 6th. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)
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Questions regarding communications while sailing and food preparation.
[Link] What did you use for communications while sailing? Did you have a satellite phone? We have a laptop, while we are at sea, do you have any suggestions for internet access ( I know this can get vastly expensive, where do you draw the line at spending?). A further simple question. In the the Caribbean, what is the best way to clean fruit & vegetables? I am really looking forward to the markets, but am skeptical about the flies that may (or may not) be crawling over them....
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Marinemart Boating Accessories Adds a 24/7 Global Communication Product with the Satellite KVH TracPhone FB150
Marinemart Boating Accessories (www.marinemart.com) announces the KVH TracPhone FB150 as their preeminent satellite phone offering. Besides calling literally anywhere around the globe, boaters can now have fast, reliable and reasonably priced worldwide broadband and SMS service. The TracPhone FB 150 has all of the technical bells and whistles, but they’re presented in a tight, compact package with a manageable antenna making it perfect for smaller vessels which otherwise wouldn’t have the space for “Sat Comm.” Marinemart.com says, “Yes, we can finally hear you now.” (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)
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