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Lube tube
Snap-Stick lubricant,
$6.48 (0.45-oz tube)
shurhold.com
Applied directly to a snap, zipper or hinge barrel, Snap-Stick lubricates without causing a mess. The nontoxic and biodegradable Snap-Stick won’t harm fabrics, plastics or metals. One application lasts up to three months.
Underwater sounds
Finis SwiMP3, $149.99
finisinc.com
This digital music player attaches to any goggle or snorkeling mask and transfers sound vibrations underwater from the wearer’s cheekbone to the inner ear using bone-conduction technology. Featuring a 10-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the sleek unit plays both MP3 and WMA files.
Dials with style
Nautical Flag Instruments,
$390.99–$439.99
weems-plath.com
Weems & Plath’s Martinique and Atlantis clocks and barometers feature colorful nautical flags on black faces. Forged from solid brass, each instrument is hand polished, carefully lacquered and hand assembled. Instructions, mounting hardware and battery are included.
Breathe easy
EVRSafe Gas Detection System, $995 and up
evrsafe.com
Upon detecting a hazardous gas aboard your boat, the EVRSafe Gas Detection System activates audio and visual alarms. An LCD screen shows the type, amount and level of gas. And a CPU audibly instructs crew on gas removal or dispersal and can activate fans, pumps and generators to clear the air. A dedicated 12V power source and a shielded CAT 5 cable are required. Four sensors come standard, and more can be attached.
Raise the flag
Splashdown Life Jacket Flag, $19.99
adventureblu.com
Developed with youth and teens in mind, the Splashdown Life Jacket Flag signals the wearer’s exact location for greater visibility. Manually released and easily reset by the wearer, the flag snaps onto most two- to four-buckle youth and adult small Type III PFDs.
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