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Quick-when you think of boating safety, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Odds are it's a flare gun or a fire extinguisher or a life jacket or even a VHF radio. Sun protection is probably not at the top of the list, but it should be. We usually think of boating safety in terms of immediate danger-waves, storms, man overboard. But in the long term, those bluebird days can hurt you if you're not careful. The American Academy of Dermatology states that 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and approximately 9,500 people in America get diagnosed every day. The good thing is it's easy to protect yourself, and most of us do it already as part of our boating routine. If you don't, you should. Here are seven products to help protect yourself from the sun's rays.
COLUMBIA TERMINAL TACKLE PANTS
Who thinks of pants when they think of sun protection? I do, especially if they're lightweight and breathable like Columbia's Terminal Tackle pants. Because they're part of Columbia's PFG line designed for fishing, the pants have Omni-Shade, which gives them a UPF 50 rating. As an added bonus, they have Columbia's OmniShield protection, which helps repel biting insects. Made mostly of polyester, they dry quickly, clean easily, and stand up to rugged use. They come in four different colors and have six pockets, including a zipper pocket great for stowing your cellphone or car keys so they don't fall overboard. Columbia's entire PFG lineup offers great sun protection in everything from shirts and hats to hoodies, but I chose the pants because I wear them on the water. $60; columbia.com
SAWYER STAY-PUT SPF 30
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AFFORDABLE SATCOM
Communications devices using satellite technology are more abundant today than any time in the past. What's more, many are portable, ultra-compact, affordable relatively and designed for boating, dispelling any perceptions that you need a big, expensive dome antenna aloft to access satellite communications.
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IN THE BEGINNING
REPOWERING FOUNTAIN HULL NO.1
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NAVICO GROUP FATHOM 2.0
Engine charging at 48 volts could be a game-changer.
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PROPS FOR INNOVATION
Sharrow MX3 propellers live up to most of the company's performance-improvement claims.
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MERCURY RACING 500R
Supercharged power for a variety of boats.
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FLIPPING THE SWITCH
Much reporting focuses on reasons why one might choose electric marine power. The issues of range, speed, noise levels, winterizing and ethanol challenges, lake restrictions, environmental concerns and more all must be resolved on an individual basis. Little gets said about how a boater choosing to repower with electric actually gets that accomplished. Is it DIY? And if not, how does it get done?
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TOW-VEHICLE TECH
If it's been a while since you bought new tow vehicle, you might be surprised by the many built-in advancements in trailering technology. New tow tech ranges from integrated weight scales and adaptive suspensions to systems that automatically back up your truck to hitch up your trailer. Here are a few examples to look for. -Jim Hendricks
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MONUMENTAL TIPS FOR BACKING A TRAILER
Three Boating greats offer advice for a perennial reader query.
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STICKING POINTS - Anchoring alternatives, and why you will always need a traditional anchor.
My brother-in-law likes to fish offshore reefs, and the process once entailed navigating to a mark, dropping a float, and idling upwind or up-current to drop the anchor in hopes the set would drop us back to the float.
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FOR WANT OF A CLAMP
When 100 miles from shore, home and help, this boaterâs preparedness prevented potential catastrophe.