Section
On The Water
Wind, boats, kayaks, and the skills that keep a good day from turning dangerous.
Blue Sea 6006 vs Perko 8501DP
Buy Blue Sea m-Series 6006, UPC 632085060060, for a single-circuit on-off switch. The cells say 300 amps and 48 volts. The actuator cell says push button. Buy Perko 8501DP, UPC 085226559471, for a battery selector. The cells say 250 amps and 32 volts. The positions cell says 6.
Shakespeare 5225-XT vs Perko 1212DP2CHR
Buy Shakespeare Galaxy 5225-XT, UPC 719441200220, for the 8-foot 6 dB white VHF whip. The bullets say 20 feet of cable. The description says 15. Buy Perko 1212DP2CHR, UPC 085226360299, for the 12 1/2-inch plug-in light. This card says under 20 meters. Another listing says under 12 meters. The base is separate.
Ritchie X-10B-M vs Plastimo Iris 50
Buy Ritchie part X-10B-M for the bracket-mount compass. The model cell says X-10-M. The studio frame shows a blue card, and the title says a black dial. Buy Plastimo Iris 50, part 63870, for the handheld. The title says Blue. The housing in the photo is violet.
Davis 4372 vs Attwood 55190
Buy the Davis telescoping paddle and boat hook, model name 4372, for the plastic shaft the bullets run from 32 inches to 5 feet 6 inches. The part cell says 4330. Buy Attwood part 55190 for the aluminum hook the bullets run from 4.0 to 7.5 feet. The color cell says Blank Aluminium.
Attwood Sahara 4505-7 vs SEAFLO SFBP1-G500-01
Buy Attwood 4505-7 for the Sahara S500 automatic bilge pump. Buy SEAFLO SFBP1-G500-01 for a 500 GPH automatic you can keep a spare of. The rating is open flow. Your hose rise will be less.
Fortress FX-7 vs Lewmar 57902
Buy Fortress FX-7 for the 4-pound anchor whose bullets say aluminum-magnesium and a soft bottom. The material cell says Plastic. Buy Lewmar part 57902 for the 4.4-pound galvanized claw. Neither card prints a boat length or a UPC.
Fulton 141133 vs Dutton-Lainson 22210
Buy Fulton 141133 for the 1,500-pound sidewind bolt-on with 12 inches of travel and a Sharkskin finish, UPC 016118124316. Buy Dutton-Lainson 22210 for the 1,500-pound swivel with an 8-inch slotted wheel, UPC 085077222104. Ignore the woodworking brand cell.
STA-BIL 22240 vs Star Tron 093032
Buy STA-BIL 22240 for the 32-ounce marine treatment at 1 ounce per 10 gallons, 320 gallons a bottle. Buy Star Tron 093032 for the 32-ounce gasoline enzyme bottle: 1 ounce per 8 gallons first, then per 16, up to 512 gallons at the refill rate.
Star brite 095932 vs 303 Marine 30306
Buy Star brite 095932 for the 32-ounce vinyl guard with shine and PTEF in the item-type name. Buy 303 Marine 30306 for the 32-ounce matte protectant, and keep it off clear plastics, canvas, and gauges.
Polyform G-4 Teal vs Taylor Made 960622
Buy Polyform G-4 teal, model 4954067, for a 6.5 by 22 inch fender with a 0.8 inch eye. Buy Taylor Made 960622 for the Sand Super Gard at 6.5 by 22 with 5/8 inch eyes and a 2 psi needle valve. Measure past the 23-inch line.
Scupper Swift vs Malone Nomad TRX
Buy Scupper Swift 063415 for a sit-on-top, a 150 pound rating, and an axle from 8.5 to 18 inches. Buy Nomad TRX MPG523 for a V hull and a folded size of 26 by 14 by 4 inches.
Werner Skagit FG 230 vs Angler Classic 250
Buy the Werner SG 2 F11 230 for a yellow 230 cm two-piece with adjustable feather. Buy the Angler Classic P ANG CLASSIC EG 250 for the electric-green snap-button at 250 cm.
Scotty 241-BK vs RAILBLAZA StarPort HD
Buy the Scotty 241-BK for Scotty post rod holders. Buy the StarPort HD, model 03-4046-11, for RAILBLAZA gear. A Scotty post does not lock into the star.
NRS Chinook XL/XXL vs Astral EV-Eight
Buy the Chinook 40009.05.102, charcoal XLarge/XXLarge, for a Type III fishing vest with 16.5 pounds of flotation. Buy the EV-Eight PFDEV8-700-503, eggplant L/XL, for the lighter 16-pound rec vest.
Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv vs Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5
Buy the 4-inch STRIKER Vivid 4cv with the GT20 when the dash is small. Buy the HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot when you want a 5-inch keypad and preloaded inland charts. Confirm the model and the transducer.
Aqua-Bound Sting Ray Carbon Versa-Lok
Buy this 2-piece Versa-Lok if your paddle length is 200 to 215 centimeters. Confirm Versa-Lok on the shaft. A Posi-Lok or a 4-piece is a different Sting Ray.
Standard Horizon HX210 vs Icom IC-M25
Buy the HX210 for 6 watts, NOAA, and a strobe. Buy the IC-M25 for a lighter floater and Micro-B charging. Neither radio is DSC.
Rule 25DA vs Rule-Mate 500
Buy the 25DA for a 12-volt pump on a switch you trust. Buy the Rule-Mate 500 when the sensor should start the pump. Fuse it. Use 3/4-inch hose.