Spring sailing season is almost here, make sure you have the right gear to get back on the water this season.
By
Jen Brett
Updated: April 4, 2016
ACR Globalfix V4 Epirb
The new GlobalFIX V4
from ACR is one of the
lowest-cost EPIRBs on
the market. Don’t let the
price fool you, though
— this 406 MHz EPIRB
has an internal GPS and
also transmits a 121.5
MHz homing frequency.
Perhaps most notable
is that the compact unit
also features a user replaceable
battery that’s good for 10 years. $400 • www.acrartex.comACR
Crewsaver Rescue C.A.S.E.
Ideal for inshore and
near-coastal cruisers,
the Crewsaver Rescue
C.A.S.E. is a platform-style
buoyancy aid that
can fit a crew of six. It
comes in a compact
valise and features a
boarding ladder and
five ballast pockets for
stability. $1,200 • www.crewsaver.comCrewsaver
Garmin Quatix 3
The quatix 3 is much
more than a watch — it’s
a wearable instrument.
It comes pre-loaded with
marine-specific features
such as a compass,
barometer, anchor alarm
and tide data. The quatix
3 can stream NMEA
2000 information from
compatible devices and
control Fusion audio
systems. It’s water resistant
to 100 meters. $600 • www.garmin.comGarmin
Hobie Mirage I11s
If you’re looking for a
fun way to explore away
from the mothership
and get some exercise as
well, check out the Hobie
Mirage i11s inflatable
kayak. This lightweight
kayak offers hands-free
operation with Hobie’s
MirageDrive pedals,
or you can attach the
optional skeg for standup
use. $2,000 • www.hobiecat.comHobie
Scanstrut Rokk Mini
Got gadgets? Now
you can mount them
just about anywhere
using the ROKK Mini
mounting systems.
The line features
interchangeable mounts
and brackets that allow
you to mount your
device, such as a phone,
camera, tablet or fish
finder, to a rail, flat
surface or even the mast. $15 and up • www.scanstrut.comScanstrut
