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If you want to know whether a particular brand of waterproof boots or non-slip deck shoes is any good, ask a commercial fisherman. Many of these pros choose Xtratuf (“extra tough”) waterproof boots and deck shoes for good reason. Fifty years ago, the company introduced its Legacy boot to the Alaskan fishery. It stood upContinue Reading
Yes, you read that headline correctly. The design studio Design Unlimited has lent its styling expertise to a tender. What’s more, the Pulse 63 is an electric RIB. It follows in the footsteps of a successful smaller sister that debuted last year. Measuring 20’7” (6.3 meters), the Pulse 63 comes from UK-based RS Electric Boats.Continue Reading
One can never have too many watertoys, nor types of watertoys for that matter. Add the WaveShark Jetboard to your toy garage’s arsenal, and watch the smiles break out across everyone’s face. In fact, the creators of this electric surfboard designed it so that experienced surfers and first-timers can enjoy it. Carbon fiber and aluminumContinue Reading
As talented as some yacht engineers are, sometimes troubleshooting systems issues isn’t easy. Sanlorenzo’s in-house IT and R&D departments therefore have developed the Smart Helmet. This wearable device allows for live, remote assistance from the shipyard’s own service technicians. What’s more, captains or chief engineers for all Sanlorenzo superyachts delivered this year onward receive it,Continue Reading
Builders, naval architects, and interior designers have different ways of doing things, but they all agree on one important concept. It’s increasingly important to bring the outdoors inside their yachts, and therefore help make a better connection for their clients between the nautical environment and the yacht’s environment. Clients expect it, too. In fact, aContinue Reading
Two well-known personalities in tenders, auto racing, and powerboat racing have joined forces to start a new custom tender builder. Falcon Tenders, based in the UK, draws upon the decades of experience of Mark Pascoe and Dean Stoneman. Pascoe’s name surely rings a bell. He co-founded Pascoe International following the 2005 delivery of two customContinue Reading