The nine smarts to have aboard your boat that (maybe) you don’t know about
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Sailing means knowing how to adapt to conditions, not only those at sea, but also on board, optimizing every space and resource, especially when it comes to long and demanding cruises. The world of accessories offers smart new solutions-often real “smarts”-to make life on board easier, safer and more comfortable. From innovations in energy management to space-saving multifunctional accessories and onboard cleaning solutions, these gimmicks often become indispensable for those who want to sail without sacrificing convenience and comfort.
This is the seventh installment. In the next articles, we will reveal all the news of 2025 from the world of accessories. Find the other episodes here:
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This is the deck equipment to have on the boat in 2025
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Safety and comfort: here are 6 accessories to improve them on board
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The latest electronics (and the energy to power them) to be installed on board
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Propulsion for your sailboat: here’s what to install
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Six accessories to have on board to better navigate
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Onboard systems: from fresh water to hot air, how to have them on the boat
Dometic – Cool-Ice Cl 42
Not only an ice chest, but also a live bait tank that will keep you from fouling the deck and keep the fish in good condition. Available accessories include fishing rod holders and drink holders.
www.dometic.com
Exit Carbon – Allegra350
Exit Carbon’s Allegra 350 folding gangway, made of carbon fiber, combines light weight and strength. Thanks to its compact and foldable design, it is easily installed and stored, taking up little space on board.
www.exitcarbon.com
Accessories: Lewmar | Osculati Ultra Low Profile
This new hatch from Lewmar with an ultra-slim profile, which can be easily substituted for your existing hatches, strikes the right balance between aesthetics and practicality, with a footprint of just 10 mm above the deck.
www.osculati.com
Accessories: Synteak – Evercor
Evercor is the world’s first “hybrid” cork used in the marine industry. It is a composite that combines cork and rubber to create the ultimate solution for lining your boat’s deck.
www.evercor.it
FNI – Ultimate Absorber Cloth
Ultimate Absorber synthetic leather PVA cloth is perfect for all types of drying and can absorb up to 50 percent more water than natural chamois. It remains unaffected by contact with salt water, leaves no residue and will not tear.
www.fni.it
MarineCork – Cork Blanket
An example of a cork deck aboard Zerocould (formerly Luna Rossa). It is 4 mm thick and very light, in addition to the considerable grip required for participation in regattas and sailing competitions in all weather conditions.
www.marinecork.com
Accessories: Italy Marine – Biomarine
Biomarine is the line of environmentally friendly detergents made from 100% plant-based raw materials with rapid and complete biodegradability. So-when you clean it-you’re doing the environment a favor, as well as your boat.
www.italiamarine.it
Foresti & Suardi – Nausicaa
Featuring an elegant and functional design, this lamp offers powerful and even illumination. Weather-resistant, the Nausicaa light is adjustable and can be dimmed by simply bringing it back upright.
www.forestisuardi.it
Piombino Tech | CMP Group – SMartyr SCP
The green anode is a reality. This system is in every way an anode, but it contains no zinc, cadmium, mercury, silicon, manganese or other heavy metals. Plus it is smart and communicates with an app. It recharges itself with a solar panel.
www.cmpgroup.eu
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