Christmas Gift Guide
Still not sure what to get your boating friends or family? Try these few ideas from our Christmas stocking...2010 Sea-Doo RXT iS 260 -
From: For you closest Sea-Doo personal watercraft dealer please visit
New G-Series display range from GME -
The G-Combo, G-Plot and G-Fish units all present a high performance colour display in a popular space-saving design. Any discerning user of a chartplotter or fishfinder will agree screen resolution and brightness are at the top of the feature list when purchasing a unit. This is why GME has opted for a high resolution 640 H x 480 W pixel, 5.6” (142mm) diagonal back lit TFT LCD display with night mode and 10 adjustable settings on all three models. The units can either be flushed into a dash or mounted on the simple to tilt and swivel bracket which is supplied along with a sun cover.
The G-Plot and G-Combo have an inbuilt 16 channel GPS antenna with provision for an external antenna. Cartography is via the feature rich C-Map Max charts. The excellent chartplotter specifications and features are enhanced by the use of digital fishfinder technology in the G-Combo. Again GME elected to use the well known multi sensor Airmar P58 Triducer combining depth, speed, and temperature functions in one housing. With 600 watt RMS power and true 50kHz and 200kHz dual frequency sonar you won’t miss any underwater activity. The G-Fish has all the sonar capabilities of the Combo unit but as a standalone Fishfinder.
From: Available by contacting GME or checking out their website at
A Christmas gift for your boat -
Made from UV-stabilised marine fabric and available in black or navy, the covers not only add to the appearance of every boat, but serve a very functional purpose.
Available in five sizes, fender covers protect fenders from the environment and ensure they remain clean and free of residue. The covers also prevent scratching – the soft material invariably polishing rather than damaging the boat's hull.
Rope covers are available in 60cm and 100cm lengths and come in packs of six. Again protecting the boat's gelcoat from scratches, rope covers also help prevent rope burn caused by friction build-up. Accommodating lines up to 24mm, the full-length Velcro on each rope cover allows for easy fitment to existing spliced lines.
Marine Solutions' fender covers and rope covers can also be custom embroidered with the boat's name and/or logo to create a very personalised look. (Six weeks lead-time is required for embroidery orders).
From: Marine Solutions – (03) 9670 3305 or visit:
Bird-free boating with Gullsweep -
Available throughout Australia from vessel protection specialist Marine Solutions, the unobtrusive and effective Gullsweep acts as a deterrent which makes gulls uncomfortable enough to select another roosting site.
According to Marine Solutions’ Lee Vitiello, the unit deters all marine birds, eliminates cleaning time and unsightly stains, and simply makes the boating experience more enjoyable.
“The Gullsweep is very easy to install, doesn’t require onboard power, works while you’re away, and folds in half and stows away quickly when you want to get underway,” Mr Vitiello said.
From: Marine Solutions – (03) 9670 3305 or visit:
Look After Your Trailer With Eco Trailerwash - RRP $99
Dunbier Marine Products has been appointed an official distributor of the innovative Eco Trailerwash System.
Sold in kit form, the Eco Trailerwash System is a clever network of poly tubing and nozzles which is fitted to the trailer frame and connected to a water supply via a standard hose fitting. The nozzles, which are positioned all around the trailer, can be adjusted to spray specific areas such as wheel hubs, brake systems and axles.
More effective than rinsing the trailer with a hose, a fine mist of water is simultaneously sprayed around the entire trailer as soon as the tap is turned on, which thoroughly washes the trailer – as well as the bottom of the hull.
Importantly, in a time of increased water restrictions, the Eco Trailerwash uses up to 80 per cent less water compared to using a standard hose.
With 25m of poly tubing and all the required fittings, gal screws and nozzles included in every kit, the Eco Trailerwash System is suitable for trailers up to 8m in length.
From: Dunbier Marine Products – (03) 9580 2455 or visit:
Rock your boat with Lowrance’s SonicHub - RRP $599
Lowrance has launched its revolutionary audio hub and docking station for recreational boating, the SonicHub.
SonicHub is the world's first marine audio server utilising high-definition viewing technology, combined in a multifunction display. The innovative Lowrance High Definition System (HDS) allows boaters to enjoy all the benefits of the SonicHub docking station on a single crystal-clear screen.
SonicHub's docking station is suitable for use with the very latest iPod, iPhone, or other USB MP3 players, making it the perfect choice for those fun weekends on the water when you want access to your entire music collection at the touch of a button. The secure and waterproof docking station ensures any external device, such as an iPod, is safe from the testing elements of a marine environment.
SonicHub is also simple to install on an NMEA2000 network, with no need to cut holes in the console for an audio head unit, making it the perfect choice for smaller craft with limited space or for those who are style conscious and want the latest technology.
From: Navico Australia – (02) 9936 1000 or visit:
2BSure you have a great Xmas -
The 2BSure system is easy to self-install, requires only a small power supply and has no adverse effect on zinc anodes. It is an environmentally friendly product that will work on any hull material and is the only system that is backed by a money-back guarantee. Any barnacle growth within 12 months and we will happily refund your money.
As a Christmas present to all boaties it is now just $2450 for the complete set up. Was $2950.00 (Special is only valid until 31122010).
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