Gadgets & Gizmos

One the best parts of the boat show season is checking out the latest boating gadgets and gizmos.  Here's a list of the items on my list for the Toronto International Boat Show.  You can find the complete list of new products at the TIBS New Product Showcase .

SMS100 Text Box Maretron

Now you can send text alarms to your phone using NMEA2000 -Low Batteries, HW Bilge, Door Open, Hatch Open, Heat, Smoke, Lights On and so much more. Up to three phones can be connected.
Booth: G567

Ocean Signals New "rescueME" PLB1.The Worlds smallest Personal Location Beacon

CMC Electronics
Introducing the world’s smallest PLB • 30% smaller (typ) by volume • Easily fits in lifejacket • Retractable Antenna • 7 Year Battery Life • 7 year warranty • High brightness strobe light >1candela • 66 channel GPS receiver • Unique mounting clip and flotation pouch
Booth: G239

Beer 2 Go 

Rose - A - Lane Gifts

Double Wall Insulated Wine Tumbler. Made of high quality tritan plastic, BPA free. No more broken glass on boat, patio, or pool. Helps maintain ideal temperature, does not sweat and stays cool.

 

 

SmartPlug Boatside Retrofit Plug & Inlet Kit - 50A

Transat Marine
Overheat protection, triple waterproof seal and no-twist connection. A safe alternative that is affordable to upgrade and easy to install. Kits now available in 50A as well as 30A.
Booth: G-417

 

 

Vaavud Smartphone Wind Meter

Transat Marine
Made of a one-piece durable plastic rotor and low-friction Teflon bearing, the wind meter communicates directly to the magnetic field sensor in your smartphone. Download the free app on the Apple Store or Google Play.
Booth: G-417

Vexilar SonarPhone

Radioworld Inc
SonarPhone turns your smartphone or tablet into a fully functional touch screen sonar system that will rival the performance of sonar systems.
Booth: G462

 

Lowrance Spotlight Scan Sonar 

Introducing a new level of angler-controlled, surround-scanning underwater views, the new sonar solution provides picture-like images of key fishing areas.
Booth: G462

Raymarines New ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface

CMC Electronics
Bridge engine instrumentation and drive-by-wire steering with Raymarine autopilot and navigation systems.
Booth: G239