Scuttlebutt Magazine - February 2008 - (Page 31) www.scuttlebutt.com February 2008 • Page 31 stuff ya gotta have Jack plate positions engine for performance PowrTran’s JP50BSS Powr Jack Plate adjusts an engine’s height for maximum propulsion. Rated for a 125-hp motor weighing up to 375 lbs., the Powr Jack Plate can raise or lower the engine according to the boat’s speed, load and water conditions. A full 5-inch vertical lift provides exact prop height for any situation. The Powr Jack Plate frame is made of extra heavy-duty 6061-T6 extruded marine aluminum alloy with a 3/8-inch thick aluminum motor mounting plate. The unit helps deliver 3,500 lbs. of thrust with less than a 25-amp draw on a 12V battery. They are easy and inexpensive to maintain, with a long life. Retail price is $680. Contact PowrTran by Janal Distribution Inc., 24253 Cty. Rd. 7, St. Cloud, MN 56301; 800466-7697; e-mail awitte@admw-mn .com; or visit www.powr tran.com. Wide-line cleat conceals life’s little slip-ups To disguise those notso-perfect cleat cut-outs, Accon Marine offers its 305 Wide-Line Series. Designed with a wider base and a large flange to cover rough areas, this low-profile cleat is made of marinegrade 316 stainless steel. For beauty and safety aboard, it pushes down flush to prevent tripping when underway and pulls up for docking. Easy to install, each cleat is shipped with a backing plate that also serves as a cut-out template. Simply drill four holes and saw-cut a clearance between the center two. Available in four sizes, retail prices range from $59.87 for the 41/2-inch to $163.44 for the 10-inch size. Contact Accon Marine; 727-572-9202; www.acconmarine.com Portable plastic bag dispenser packs it in With the space-saving Knot-a-Bag from Davis Instruments, outdoors enthusiasts have a large supply of any size bag they need. It’s perfect for trash, travel, storing fish and even gardening. Inside the four-inch Knot-a-Bag Dispenser is a compact 32-ft. roll of plastic bag material. A blend of polyethylene provides strength. Pull out the desired length of plastic, cut it with the built-in safety cutter, then knot the end. Waterproof and recyclable, Davis’ Knot-aBags have a circumference of 24 inches. The dispenser can be clipped to a belt or backpack and includes two rolls of polyethylene. The refill pack contains three rolls. The dispenser and refill packs are each $7.50. Contact Davis Instruments, 510-7329229; e-mail info@davis net.com; or visit www.da visnet.com. Marine audio mini-plug expands listening options Listening to high fidelity music just got easier for boaters who like to bring their favorite tunes onboard. With Prospec Electronics' new SEA USB mini plug, they can listen to their iPod and satellite radio or hook up a laptop, eithout additional wiring. TV and movie soundtracks are enhanced by plugging the audio output of the TV, VCR or DVD into the SEA USB mini. A compact auxiliary input, the SEA USB mini transmits audio from an MP3, DVD player or VHF radio through the boat’s speakers via the USB. Standard RCA plugs also are included for non-USB compatible devices. It works with most Prospec JBL and SeaWorthy stereos. Suggested retail price is $29.95. Contact Prospec Electronics by visiting www. prospecelectronics.com. Intuitive fan system is efficent ventilation More than just an onand-off switch, the new 600-DCT1-24 DC Fan Control System from Delta T Systems is designed to automatically and efficiently manage temperature and ventilation. It also provides low and high speed manual operation. On automatic, the unit senses engine room temperature. As the space reaches 105° F, it will start the fans at low speed. The reduced speed lowers the noise level and decreases the current draw by roughly 75 percent. If the temperature rises to 113° F, the system will automatically set the fans to full speed. As the engine room cools, the fans will switch to low and then off. The controller can manage up to four 11inch or six 9-inch fans. Suggested retail price is $750. The 9- and 11inch fans start at $200. Contact Delta T Systems, 561-848-1311; info@deltatsystems.com; www.deltatsystems.com marine directory MARINE SERVICES MARINE SERVICES/REPAIR MARINE SERVICES Precision Marine High quality MARINE SURVEY/SERVICES MARINE SURVEY/SERVICES We are the new master distributor for The SeaLand® 4800 Series all-ceramic VacuFlush® toilets combine the beauty and comfort of a homelike toilet with the performance advantages of Domestic’s vacuum sanitation technology. SeaLand 8800 Series electric macerating MasterFlush toilets offer home-like appearance and performance – with the convenience of electronic touchpad operation. All models feature a full-size residential-style seat. 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