Fire Suppression System

Fireboy®-Xintex® Inc. offers ABS approval for its USCG Type Approved and IMO Solas approved Elite RSM marine and offshore fire detection systems. Elite RSM Analog addressable fire alarm control panels can host up to 252 fire detection devices on commercial vessels and recreational yachts. The panels are available for hosting up to 252 fire detection devices on commercial vessels and recreational yachts. These control panels can also be expanded and networked to become part of larger systems. Features include high quality marine grade Apollo protocol smoke and heat detectors and two full SLC loops and leading edge microprocessor based electronics.

Fireboy-Xintex

www.fireboy-xintex.com

Docking System

SlideMoor™ offers a boat docking system for safer docking. It will also mitigate the risks associated with tidal change, wind and wave activity. The company said the system uses a sliding bumper on one side to secure boat tightly, with marine-grade aluminum tracks that are fastened to the piling. The tracks are available in lengths up to 25 feet to accommodate most tidal swings and can eliminate the need for fenders, bumpers, spring lines, bowlines, stern lines, mooring whips and outer tie pilings. The vertical motion caused by waves and tides moves the slide up and down with the boat.

SlideMoor

www.slidemoor.com

Marina Training Tool

MYMIC, LLC offers the Marina Safety Awareness Training tool. If marina staff are not properly trained and equipped with the tools they need to recognize and safely handle marina hazards, a fun day can turn into a nightmare. The training tool from MYMIC leverages the benefits of game-based simulation training by allowing trainees to interact with a virtual marina where they identify and learn about areas of a marina that can be hazardous. MYMIC said it has several formats that are all easy-to-use, and the Marina Safety Awareness Training™ can be accessed from anywhere and at any time.

MYMIC, LLC

www.mymic.net

Outdoor Lighting

Deckorators introduced solar baluster lights in two colors, lighted aluminum balusters in two styles, lighting kits for the company’s Scenic glass balusters, two new styles of balusters, recessed lighting stair kits, lights for post caps, solar VersaCaps and new designs of post caps. All fixtures feature energy efficient LED technology and connect to a standard 12-volt power supply. Deckorators started making low-maintenance aluminum balusters with its Classic Series. Since then, it has introduced many deck railing and accessory products.

Universal Consumer Products

www.deckorators.com

Decking Kits

Trex Company expanded its Trex® Pergola™ kits by adding new architectural column styles and adding colors that match Trex decking. Manufactured by Fredericksburg, Va.-based Backyard America, pergola kit colors include white, charcoal black, gravel path (grey), tree house (earth tone), fire pit (red), vintage lantern (bronze), rope swing (light taupe), beach dune (honey brown) and clam shell (dark charcoal). Kits also include fiberglass columns that are round tapered, square, and square with base designs, in two heights. Each pergola can be finished with a canopy. Trex Pergolas were selected a 2012 “Best New Product” by Professional Builder magazine.

Trex Company

www.trex.com

Dock Fenders

StormFender™, LLC announced that StormFender generated interest at the Houston Boat Show and brought in many orders. “Customers quickly recognize how our proprietary fender system can improve the boating experience for all aboard,” said Jonathan Hough of StormFender. The company was established during the aftermath Hurricane Ike in 2008, and develops and manufactures semi-permanent, dock-mounted marine fender systems. According to the company’s website, “StormFender™ solutions are underpinned by our patent pending, modular design,” simplifying docking by providing the helmsman with an increased margin of error. The company said custom lengths are available for fixed and floating docks, pilings, fender boards and bulkheads.

StormFender™ LLC

www.stormfender.com

Dry Storage System

Maritime Change Inc. launched Boat-Hive, a high-density storage system for small boats, yachts, and other sea-going vessels. Boat-Hive offers increase in storage capacity; up to 334 boats, eighteen to twenty four feet long, are stored in 1/3 acre (14725 sq. ft.), increasing the capacity by up to 2/3, eliminating space commonly utilized as a central aisle in typical designs. The system enables operators to instantly retrieve boats from any position within the ‘hive’. Average installation on the Boat-Hive system, from conception to completion, is approximately 6-9 months. The same technology can be scaled up or down for a range of warehouses and storage spaces.

Maritime Change Inc.

www.boat-hive.com

Treated Lumber

Universal Forest Products now offers ProWood Dura Color™, pressure-treated lumber with an EPA-registered waterborne wood preservative system to protect against termites and fungal decay. The wood is color-infused during the pressure-treating process, and pigment is driven deep into the wood fibers, which the company said is guaranteed with a two-year no-fade limited warranty. Dura Color also has a lifetime limited warranty against termite attack and rot. The treatment process leaves natural wood characteristics still visible, and the product is compatible with aluminum building products.

Universal Forest Products

www.prowoodlumber.com

Composite Fabric Filter

C.I.Agent Solutions announced Agent-Q, a lightweight fabric to filter and bind hydrocarbons. Patent-pending Agent-Q is a non-woven composite fabric structure embedded with C.I.Agent solidifier. Agent-Q creates no water flow restriction and is not dependent on water pressure. One advantage of Agent-Q is its very low resistance to water flow. One layer handles a high water flow through-rate of more than 400 gallons per minute per square meter, at a very low 2-inch water head. Because water flows freely through the material, no water pressure is required to filter hydrocarbons.

Consort Group Display

www.ciagent.com

Bird Repellant

Consort Display Group’s Dori Nylon Pole Pennant System lets waterfront owners enliven the waterfront while preventing geese from making a mess. The wind-blown pennants encourage birds to leave the property, avoiding accumulation of bird droppings. The banner’s non-tangling, swiveling bracket displays pennants, and the poles’ 14” fiberglass top arms hold them in place. The fiberglass pole comes in heights from 12’ to 22’ tall, and can mount a 15’ long or 8’ long pennant. Options include 15 standard pennant colors, 23 custom colors, 12 color pairs, and four pole heights. The system is completely weather-resistant and can remain mounted year-round.

Consort Group Display

www.doripole.com

Deck Railing Systems

Fairway Building Products manufactures the Fx2 Composite Railing system, which uses Fibrex® Material, made from reclaimed wood fiber. The company now introduces a walnut color. Fx2 is available in 6’ and 8’ kit lengths in residential 36” and commercial 42” railing heights with three baluster infill options — composite balusters, glass balusters, and round aluminum balusters. With its ADA secondary 1.5” handrail, Fx2 adapts to any ADA accessibility ramp application. The company says that extremely low moisture absorption and excellent wear resistance means never needing to sand, stain or paint Fx2 to maintain a “just installed” appearance.

Fairway Building Products, L.P.

www.FairwayBP.com

Boat Stands

HOSTAR’s Boat Stands for powerboats and sailboats are stackable, which eliminates reliance on storage cradles. During boating season, stands can be stacked out of the way. They also offer more ground contact, so no dunnage is needed. The stands provide 108 square inches of ground contact. They are made of angle iron, which is easy to inspect for rust and corrosion and allows owners repaint easily. Hostar stands can be purchased directly from the company to save money, the company said.

HOSTAR Marine Transport Systems

www.hostarmarine.com

Shorepower Inlets

Hubbell Marine offers a line of 100-amp pin and sleeve plugs, connector bodies and components designed for marine conditions. Its shorepower inlets use a spring-loaded gasketed cover that automatically closes, making it watertight. Inside, nickel-plated brass pins ensure a reliable electrical contact. A high-impact thermoset contact carrier resists arcing and overheating. Connector bodies are made from Zytel and can be attached to 1” to 1.94” cords. External cable grips are compatible with the existing cables to protect wiring from terminal strain. Hubbell Marine’s 100-amp devices come in 125/250-volt, 120/208-volt and 277/480-volt versions. Boxes, caps and parts meet USCG requirements, are UL Listed and have ABYC approval.

Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems

www.hubbell-marine.com

Hybrid Lighting System

Kestrel Renewables has incorporated a solar panel and wind turbine into an outdoor security lighting system. The off-grid system can be installed in any location where ultraviolet light and wind are available, requiring no trenching or cabling. The company estimates that units will reduce operating costs by up to 40 percent over the next 15 years. The units use PV gel batteries in a 24-volt charging-discharge system. The wind turbines are magnetic systems, with an overrun system and electro-magnetic braking. Panels are mono-crystalline silicon in tempered glass, utilizing LED light units with a lifespan of 100,000 hours.

Kestrel Group

www.kestrelrenewables.com

Shorepower Cords

Marinco has developed the EEL (Easily Engaged Lock) Shorepower system. Instead of a locking ring, it uses jaw-clamp technology, which clamps onto the inlet threads. It twists and then locks into place with a thumb lever for a watertight connection. Available in 30-amp and 50-amp models, all EEL cordsets are UL approved and compatible with standard UL inlets. Additional features include a built-in cord light and LED power indicators on both ends. The company says the system is built to withstand the harshest environment. The EEL Shorepower line also includes a broad range of pigtail and Y-adapters.

Marinco

www.eelshorepower.com