Old boat, new life! Ten must-have accessories to “upgrade” your beloved

As of today you can find it in digital version for 3.99 euros(HERE) and attached to the next issue of the Journal of Sailing (February) in print: the new 2019 Accessories Special is dedicated to you who … do not want to buy the new boat but want to “re-skin” it! Here, in ten accessories, we give you a small taste of them.

ASTRA YACHT / ESA INSTRUMENTS
Renew your instrumentation with the powerful and versatile instrument processor, esa Instruments Box. Connect freely to all the sensors on the market, even from your old system, and give new life to your boat, in total freedom. Leverage the power of esa Instruments box for high-level data and calibration management with the simplicity and immediacy of sensor use. FIND IT HERE.

BAMAR / BWSE-BWSI WINDERS
The CODE BWSE – BWSI is designed to have the smallest possible footprint and allow easy installation in any bowsprit. It is used on boats with sail performance research positioned at the extreme bow. Its high speed and sail winding torque facilitate and accelerate the turning maneuver. It was created to be installed at the end of the bowsprit but can also be installed below deck. It can be electric or hydraulic. FIND IT HERE.

EBERSPÄCHER / AIRTRONIC
Eberspächer’s Airtronic range consists of five models with different power levels: the system draws in fresh air from the same room or from outside and heats it by sending it through a piping circuit to the different cabins. Used in ventilation mode, it also allows rooms to be cooled during the summer season. The heater is connected to the on-board batteries and tank, and is characterized by its absolute quietness and extremely low electrical and fuel consumption, thanks to a very low minimum power stage that allows constant operation. FIND IT HERE.

HARKEN / CLR
Harken’s CLR mooring winch weighs little and, most importantly, is retractable. An interestinge solution with a view to weight savings and, above all, for those who want the “cleanest” blanket possible. It occupies 40 percent less horizontal space and 50 percent less vertical space than conventional mooring winches. The winch is equipped with LEDs at the base that light up when the bell is raised. The more compact version is good for boats 13 meters and up, and is available with 12- or 24-volt electric motors (or a hydraulic version). FIND IT HERE.

NKE / MULTIDISPLAY
NKE’s Multidisplay, is designed for both cruising and racing. It provides access to all navigation data and autopilot and, depending on the size of the boat, can be placed on the mast or in the cockpit, vertically or horizontally. You can configure the number of of of the data that can be displayed (from 1 to 6). FIND IT HERE.

VDO MARINE / WIND SENSORS
The wind vane aligns according to the wind direction providing the information to the wind direction indicator. Cups record wind intensity, the value of which will be shown on the wind speed indicator. FIND THEM HERE.

UNION BATTERY SERVICE / ZENITH BATTERIES
A complete range where the Zenith Power Crankgin (AGM) with high starting cue and particularly robust, durable and maintenance-free stand out. The 12Volt Range is from 13Ah to 140Ah. The other line is Deep Cycle, again AGM-based and ideal for continuous and cyclic use. Ideal for powering on-board services and powering electric boat motors. They can be discharged up to 80%. 6Volt range up to 420Ah and 12V range up to 260Ah. FIND THEM HERE.

VETUS / BOW PRO BOOSTER THRUSTER
These thrusters have a truly “proportional” control (the propeller increases rotation speed in proportion to how hard you push the control joystick knob): maximum peak absorption disappears with less stress on the batteries. What is new is the presence of a “booster,” which is a third connection that sends current to an internal engine charger and converts the 12V input into a 24V output current. Any secondary 24V battery bank can also be recharged from a 12V source, such as the engine’s alternator. This gives you a choice of 12 or 24 V battery banks. The built-in charger recharges the bank when the thruster is not in use. FIND IT HERE.

GARMIN / INREACH MINI
At only 9.9 cm high and 5.2 cm wide and weighing only 100 g, the inReach Mini is the smallest two-way satellite on the market. It connects to send/receive messages via the Iridium satellite network, which offers 100 percent global coverage. It allows you to send and receive text messages and e-mail wherever you are in the world. FIND IT HERE.

OSCULATI / POLYBRIDGE
The Polybridge composite walkway, which is foldable with wheels, is 2.2 meters long and 35 cm wide. The safety load is 150 kg. The frame is made of with FPT (technical polyurethane) teconology, hinges and accessories are made of anodized aluminum. The anti-slip walking surface works even when the surface is wet. FIND IT HERE.

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