At just 5.6cm high, this low profile bilge pump has been designed for use in tight spaces. The discharge pipe can be swivelled 180 degrees from one side to the…
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METS 2015: Nub
The Nub is essentially a lower friction (17% less apparently), lighter (at 16g), stronger (4.5 ton breaking load) friction ring, in plastic instead of alloy. ‘Racing,’ you say. And you’d…
METS 2015: Lady’s Hook
Why Lady’s Hook? It’s usually the gent hogging the wheel leaving his long-suffering lady to do all the mooring athletics. This device, a 0.5kg, 90cm length of stainless steel with…
METS 2015: Dr Sails repair pack
A great idea to keep on board for emergencies. These clever composite repair packs from Dr Sails can be used to repair carbon or fibreglass, there is even a pack…
METS 2015: Aurora Sky-Lite flare
The Aurora Sky-lite red distress flare can propel two red stars up to 60m by hand held launcher. It’s ideal for smaller boats and is small enough to throw in…
METS 2015: Life Cell
When his 41ft steel fishing boat sank in seconds, leaving Australian boater Scott Smiles and his crew no time to grab safety kit, he knew there had to be a…
METS 2015: Solar Cloth System
After a summer in Scotland, of all places, Nigel Calder found that solar outperformed wind 2.5:1. This is Scotland, mind. Solar is coming on stream and Solar Cloth System is…
METS 2015: iKommunicate
What is the best sailing app? The answer probably depends on you and your sailing, but pretty soon you’ll have plenty more to choose from. A group of sailor geeks…
METS 2015: Nodus Factory Toggles
The self-locking adjustable T- toggles come in three varieties. T-Close K a toggle in a loop of Dyneema for creating adjustable soft shackles. T-bat K an easily adjustable loop suitable…
METS 2015: Exposure Lights RAW Pro head torch
Unusually for a head torch, the RAW Pro is waterproof and shockproof – ideal for a life on board. The strap is comfortable to wear and there’s no need for…