Jeanneau 57

The new Jeanneau 57 combines luxury and ease of handling with an interior and deck plan designed by Vittorio Garroni. The interior is available in three different layouts with rich leather, blonde teak flooring and stainless steel accents. The Phillippe Briand-designed hull features a long waterline length and careful weight distribution for enhanced speed and seaworthiness. The 79-foot 4-inch mast yields 1,571 square-feet of sail area. Jeanneau.com.

DC HD TV

This 19-inch marine LCD television from Majestic Global USA can be connected directly to any 12-volt source—without filters, inverters or in-line power boxes. Weighing less than 10 pounds, the set can be easily mounted on a wall or bulkhead. The low-draw Majestic TD1920 is built with state-of-the-art power supply technology to manage voltage fluctuations from 9V to 26V. A unique high brightness feature delivers a clear and crisp picture, even in the brightest ambient light. Inputs include PC, Component and HMDI. Built-in Digital TV tuner with Multizone Analog capability allow the TD1920 to work anywhere there’s TV transmission. The self-contained DVD player uses a horizontal drive mechanism to provide excellent stable picture quality and will play any disc manufactured anywhere in the world. majestic-global.us. $499.

Manson Racer Anchor

(got it bagged)

New Zealand-based Manson Achors’ latest hook is the first designed specifically for racing yachts. The high-tensile aluminum is designed to hold in almost all types of seabeds and the integrated stability system resists rotation. Its narrow width allows it to be easily stowed in lockers and anchor wells and has no sharp edges to damage the yacht. Currently available for yachts from 12- to 45-feet, the optional storage bag is padded and features dual internal pockets, one for the anchor, the other for the chain and rode.
manson-marine.co.nz. $185.

Can you hear me now?

Of couse!

Even if you’re whizzing across the water or pounding through the surf, you’ll be able to hear your blue-tooth enabled cell phone thanks to Cobra’s new Deluxe Headset with T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology. The noise cancellation feature will offset engine and wind noise allowing the user to clearly hear a caller. An easy access one-touch on-off button makes it simple to use and 8 hours of talk time with 250 hours standby will have you taking it from the boat to the car for convenient hands-free operation of your phone. Cobra also introduced a smaller version without the noise-canceling feature for a bit less money, but being able to clearly hear your conversations might be worth the extra $40. cobrahandsfree.com. $99.

Switch Vision

More than just sunglasses, this is a complete vision-management system designed to allow you to change your sunglass lenses depending on the type of light you’re in. Midday sun is much different than late afternoon or early morning sun, so Switch Vision’s magnetic lens system allows you to change the lenses without tools in just seconds. Pods hold your unused lenses in a carrying case. Available in two kits: Polarized with one polarized set of lenses and two performance sun lenses and the Sun Management Kit, which comes with three performance lenses. Each includes two lens pods. Switchvision.com. $170 to $250.

The End of the Rainbow

More than just fancy colors, Sailor’s line of versatile hand-held VHF radios are made for life at sea. A comfortable ribbed grip and smaller size make this radio easy to operate with one hand. Large tactile buttons and control knobs and a user-friendly interface simplify onboard communication, even with gloves on. The large displays are backlit in red to protect your night vision. All units have dual and tri watch modes as well as scanning with programmable channels. Some are available with scrambling technology for those who want to remain anonymous when transmitting. Thrane.com. $350.

Sea Force IX

Florida custom builder Sea Force is proud to announce the launch of the Force IX 91.5 Skybridge Sport Yacht, seen here being dipped without its skybridge attached. Initial seatrials with regular transport wheels reportedly produced results that exceeded the builder’s expectations. Custom Veem propellers will be installed and formal sea trial results will then be made available. We’ll be sure to pass them along to you. seaforceix.com.

Artemis 46 from China

The builder of Selene Ocean Trawlers, Jet Tern Marine, announces a new line of Howard Chen-designed yachts built at their Zhu-Hai yard in China. The first model in the new line of Artemis Motoryachts will be the 46 with a twin-stateroom layout, flybridge and covered cockpit. The Artemis line was developed in response to consumer demand for a high performance yacht. Recent sea trials saw a top speed of 23 knots with twin Yanmar 380 horsepower engines. Base price for the 46 will be $690,000. Models from 36 to 66 feet are in the works. jetternmarine.com.

Newport Runabout

Newport Yacht and Launch Company is taking orders for spring deliveries of its new runabout. The hull and deck are constructed of bi-axial E-glass fabrics and vinylester resin and cored for strength, stiffness and weight savings. Gelcoat and bottom paint are chosen by the owner, making each one of these classic-line runabouts a stand-out at the dock.

Specifications:

LOA: 35’ 8”

Beam: 9’ 10”

Draft: 2’ 10”

Displ.: 9,500 lbs

Power: 1 x Volvo D6 @ 370 hp

Fuel: 200 U.S. gals.

Top/Cruise Speed: 30/25 knots

MSRP: $360,000

newportrunabout.com

Stanley Meltzoff Picture Maker

This is the first comprehensive book on the life and work of acclaimed artist Stanley Meltzoff. IGFA historian Mike Rivkin finished the book after the project was put on hold because of Meltzoff’s death in 2006. This oversize volume brings to life Meltzoff’s famous portrayals of all major game fish species in their natural habitats. His body of work remains the very best of its kind. Two editions are available: Deluxe, which will include a signed and numbered bookplate, vintage poster and game fish catalog from the early 1980s for $89. An un-numbered trade edition will also be available for $50. ISBN 978-0-935217-99-5; silverfishpress.com.