Kenyon All Seasons Grill - Great for All Seasons

Posted on December 15, 2009
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The days of lugging heavy bags of charcoal or tanks of gas to enjoy grilled food are gone. The Kenyon Custom All Seasons Electric Grill provides a safe method of grilling without the hazard of open flames associated with propane gas or charcoal grills. Simply touch the On/Off circle and then raise or lower the heat setting by pressing the + or - graphic on the sealed moisture proof ceramic glass panel and you are instantly cooking. The touch control activates the concealed heating element while providing visual indication of the heat setting. The nonstick grate imparts characteristic barbeque grill markings while sealing in the flavor and juices. A concealed electric element eliminates grease flare-ups while providing a controlled heat source. The non-stick grate and optional griddle are easily removed for cleaning between grilling. Also included is a disposable grease tray. The Kenyon All Seasons Grill is constructed of 304 stainless steel and is backed by the Kenyon three year warranty.

Kenyon also offers the built in Frontier and Rio versions of the All Season Grill. Their quality stainless steel constructions makes them idea for the marine environment. Electrically, these units connect to your boat wiring similar to a normal electric cooktop. Installing one on your boat would not be the simplest marine electrical project, but not the most difficult either.

New Gauge System From Faria Instruments

Posted on December 12, 2009
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The Faria Bus system is the next generation in marine electrical engine monitoring instrumentation. This system gives the boat builder a Digital Stepper Motor driven instruments with all of the accuracy that today’s engine ECUs provide. The Faria Bus system connects directly to a wide variety of engine protocol buses. Yet the boater sees only the simple to read, streamline gauges that they are accustomed to seeing.

Tachometer and Speedometer are available in 5-inch and 4-inch sizes, with and without Warning Lights. Discrete functions are displayed on 2-inch systems gauges or can be combined into a Multifunction gauge.

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How to Choose an AFI Wiper Blade

Posted on December 8, 2009
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Wiper blades are offered in different sizes and styles to fit all of the different
types of wiper arms, and include Standard, Deluxe, and Premier
wiper blade styles. All wiper blades use stainless steel materials for
their frame construction and high end silicone rubber compounds for
the squeegee material, except for the poly blades, which use all plastic
material for the frames and standard marine grade rubber for the
squeegees. Silicone rubber squeegees offer maximum durability as
well as a smoother wiping motion.

Deluxe and Premier blades offer the best wiping operation because
they utilize multiple frames to apply equal pressure over the entire
length of the blade. The more sections the frame has, the more
consistent contact is created with the windshield, which is especially
important on curved windshields.
Longer length Premier blades (26”, 28”, and 30” lengths) have been
especially designed with a saddle style attachment for the longer
length Premier arms (25” – 30”).
To ensure maximum performance, it is strongly recommended that
wiper blades be replaced every six months, but with proper care, the
silicone rubber blades can last at least one year.

How to Choose an AFI Wiper Arm

Posted on December 5, 2009
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Wiper arms are available in Standard, Deluxe, and Premier styles and
the primary construction material in all AFI wiper arms is stainless steel.
Standard arms are used with Standard blades and can only be used
with the line of Standard motors, while the Deluxe arms are used on
Standard and Heavy-Duty motors. When choosing arms (and blades) it
is very important to use only the recommended lengths for the motor
that you are using.

The arms are available in a wide range of sizes, in both black and
stainless steel finish, and regular and pantographic models. Pantographic
arms use a set of two arms joined together to give a flatter
and somewhat wider sweep pattern. The Deluxe arms are offered in
either with a polished stainless steel finish or a black powder-coated
finish. Premier arms are the top of the line product in this category,
utilizing heavy-duty stainless steel tubing and components, and they
can only be used with the Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty Plus motors.
Premier arms come in adjustable length sizes, ranging from 10” to 30”,
in both regular and pantographic versions. The longer length Premier
arms (25” – 30” long) have been designed for added strength and have
a tapered wiper shaft fitting made especially to fit the larger, more
powerful AFI-3.0 wiper motor. These arms also have a saddle style tip
for a stronger connection with the longer length Premier blades (26”,
28”, and 30” lengths).
Premier arms are also available as “wet arm” versions, with the water
hose and sprayer nozzle built into the wiper arm. All that is needed is a
water delivery system that the arm can be tied into. For those wanting
a windshield washer system for the Deluxe arms, there is a complete
washer kit system that is made especially to fit the Deluxe arms.

How to Choose an AFI Wiper Motor

Posted on December 3, 2009
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The motor choice is based primarily on the size of the windshield and where the motor is to be installed, either in an exterior or interior location. AFI motors are split into three categories, Standard, Heavy-Duty, and Heavy-Duty Plus, with the categories being
defined by the power range of the motors in those categories. Within the three categories, there are motors designed for interior
or protected installations, and motors designed for exterior installations. With the addition of the AFI-3.0 motor, AFI offers wiper
motors for all windshield sizes up to 45”, which could be covered by a 30” arm and 30” blade combination, driven by an AFI-3.0
motor..

The Standard motor category includes the STD, WMW, and AFI-500, which are all designed for light duty use, defined as being able to drive a 14” arm and a 14” blade. The differences in the motors relate to their casings and the appropriate installation applications. The STD is designed to be used in interior or well protected locations. The WMW, with its chrome-plated brass outer housing, provides protection for exterior, marine electrical installations that have some protection. The AFI-500, with its thermo-plastic, watertight housing, is ideal for any light-duty, external installation where the motor is constantly exposed to the elements.

When coverage of a larger windshield is required, AFI offers the Heavy-Duty motors, which are capable of driving a wide range of arm and blade sizes, up to a 26” x 26” Deluxe arm and blade combination, which would cover windshields up to 39” (the AFI-2.5). The MRV is built for interior or well-protected locations, and has the power to pull a 22” X 22” Deluxe arm and blade combination. It has two speeds, with adjustable sweep set and adjustable parking. The AFI-1000 can pull up to a 16” x 16” Deluxe arm and blade combination. While not as powerful as the MRV, it is waterproof, with the high-density thermoplastic housing offering complete protection from the elements. The AFI-1000 is a one-speed motor, with adjustable park and adjustable sweep settings. The third motor in this category, the AFI-1.5, is new to the product line, and has the power to pull a 22” x 22” Deluxe arm and blade combination like the MRV, but is waterproof and built for exposed installations. The AFI-1.5 has a powder-coated aluminum base and housing for greater operating efficiency and durability, with two-speed operation, and adjustable park and sweep sets. The fourth marine electrical wiper motor, also new to the line and mentioned above, is the AFI-2.5, which replaces the AFI-2000. It has the same features as the AFI-1.5 (waterproof, powder-coated aluminum housing, etc.), with the added power to drive a longer (26”) Deluxe arm and blade combination. The AFI-3.0 is the new motor that makes up the Heavy-Duty Plus category. A wiper motor for internal installations, the AFI-3.0 has an external linkage shaft drive that gives it the power and torque to drive a 30” Premier pantographic arm and Premier blade combination.

Why Attwood LED Navigation Lighting?

Posted on December 2, 2009
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A New Level of Efficiency

Attwood presents the most energy efficient LED navigational lights in the world. Through the use of proprietary optical design techniques, we’ve optimized our lens design to harness nearly 90% of all light being generated by the LED. In doing so, our line of LED series navigational lights exceed US Coast Guard requirements with the fewest and lowest watt LEDs of any navigational light manufactured today. Less energy used by navigational lighting means more energy available for powering your boat, enjoying time on the water, and safer boat wiring.

Engineered to Last

As the emerging leader in the marine lighting design, Attwood understands the demands of the marine environment. Completely sealed LED units resist water intrusion, electrostatic discharge, (during assembly) vibration and ultraviolet light (UV) radiation. Reverse polarity protection has been added to eliminate potential mis-wiring damage during installation. Our LED navigational lighting also features high quality electro-polished stainless steel covers designed to resist corrosion in even the most extreme saltwater, marine electrical environments. The result? Style and durability. Most importantly, Attwood lights are built to stand the test of time. Rated for 50,000+ hours of use and protected by a 10-year warranty, you can count on Attwood products to light your way for years to come.

Choosing Shore Power Components

Posted on March 8, 2009
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When adding a shore power system to your marine electrical setup, one of the first decisions - after ascertaining the best way to handle the boat wiring - is which company’s components should be used.

The shore power offerings from Marinco offer many advantages over other products on the market. They include:

Easy Lock System

Marinco’s exclusive Easy Lock System has been designed to make hook-up quick and easy. Just connect the cordset (with an Easy Lock locking ring installed) to the inlet and turn the locking ring less than a quarter turn. The tabs on the locking ring lock into the inlet for a positive watertight hook-up while eliminating any chance of cross threading. The locking ring features lock locators positioned at 180º to improve finger grip during attachment. Easy Lock inlets have a threaded boss that will accept threaded cordsets as well. The Easy Lock system is a standard feature on some Marinco 30 Amp and 50 Amp inlets and cordsets.

Soft Touch Inlets

Marinco stainless steel inlets feature the Soft Touch cap design. The Soft Touch hinge is designed with a special cam feature that allows it to stay “locked” open in the upright position during hook-up. A “soft touch” unlocks it for closing.

All Stainless Steel 30A, 50A and Phone/Cable TV inlets include the Easy Lock feature on the cap and boss. These inlets are solid cast marine grade 316 stainless steel and include a heavy duty cap strap for strength and durability.

Attwood Bilge Pumps and Ventilation

Posted on December 4, 2008
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Attwood offers the most complete selection of pumps and blowers

A complete selection of pumps and blowers are available for fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, yachts, and commercial boats.All are tested and approved as standard equipment by leading boat manufacturers.

Bilge and Aerator Pumps

The Heavy-Duty 1700 and 2000 bilge pumps have established Attwood into the commercial market with value-loaded industrial-duty features and performance.

The Tsunami series of cartridge style bilge and aerator pumps are engineered for higher performance in the most service friendly design imaginable. Their cartridge style allows quick and easy replacement without the need to remove hoses or mounting bases.

Automatic Bilge Pumps

All boats over 20′ long with sleeping accommodations (excluding fold-out cockpit seats) should use automatic bilge pump systems. Non-automatic pumps drawing 12-amps or less can easily convert to automatic operation with an Attwood Automatic Float Switch (part number 4201 or 4202). Their Sahara Series automatic pumps are available in 500, 750 and 1100 gph capacity models. Bilge pumps are designed to exhaust standing water only. They are not intended to prevent rapid accumulation of on-board water due to rough weather, hull damage, and/or other unsafe navigational conditions.

Note: Bilge and aerator pumps must be lower than the source of water for priming.

Turbo In-Line Blowers

Attwood offers ventilation equipment and accessories featuring the revolutionary, patented Turbo In-Line Blowers for 3″- and 4″-diameter systems. Turbo blowers are the most dependable, efficient, and powerful in-line blowers on the market, designed using aerospace technology. The Turbo line also features the industry’s first water-resistant blower models, with durability proven in rigorous moisture tests and years of success in the field. Attwood offers Turbo water-resistant blowers with an unprecedented three-year limited warranty, and a one-year limited warranty for standard models.

Guest Products overview

Posted on September 13, 2008
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Guest, a member of the Marinco Electrical Group, makes marine electrical products that stand up to the punishing environment – without flinching.

Every product they make, from their rugged battery chargers and switches to a wide array of lights and spotlights, is designed to withstand the rigors of life on the water.

Guest carefully selects raw materials that will provide toughness and durability over a long product lifespan and engineer each product to exacting performance specifications, including MARINE UL and CUL listings for an extra margin of safety.

And as one of the world’s leading manufacturer of battery chargers and maintainers, they offer a complete line of products to meet practically every boat wiring application – whatever type of boat you own.

Boat wiring resource for boat owners

Posted on August 27, 2008
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Everyone at Marine Ac/Dc is very excited about the recent launch of EzAcDc. These guys could easily become the internet’s premier source for boat wiring systems and marine electrical components. Even with just their initial offering, they appear to be an excellent resource for boat owners.

EzAcDc offers engineered boat wiring solutions including:

We recommend their products and services without reservation.

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