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Misc.
Products
The new KENAI Bi-focal
Sunglasses
 It’s
hot right now here in Tennessee and tournament fishing in this
95+ degree heat is a real challenge. But I’ve found a product
that really makes a difference. It’s the new KENAI Bi-focal
sunglasses from Habervision.
I’ve been wearing them for a couple of months now and they have
really accomplished what no other pair of sunglasses have done.
First, they are extremely light, virtually unbreakable with
their Trilon frame, very comfortable and fit to prevent any
bright rays from coming in the sides. More importantly, they
have 100% polarized lenses with a +2.25 lower lens. I don’t have
to take them off to tie on a new lure or see what I am doing up
close.
These sunglasses have really made a difference during eight-hour
club tournaments in this bright summer sun. They protect my eyes
perfectly in fast boat runs from hole to hole and will not blow
off. For the first time, I’m not wearing one of those annoying
floatie straps around my neck to prevent my sunglasses from
blowing off.
What’s also great is that you can buy a pair on-line for only
$77.50, about half of what I’ve seen other bi-focal polarized
glasses sell for. Go to www.habervision.com to learn more about
them and check out a pair yourself. I guarantee you will be
pleased.
John Gallaspy
Editor-in-Chief
Evinrude E-Tech Outboards
BRP’s 2008 model year line-up
is headlined by its largest, most powerful outboard yet – the
250-hp High Output. With 3.4 liters of displacement, the
additional power and low weight of the 250 H.O. allows boaters
to plane heavy loads, make faster hole shots and increase top
speed on a variety of recreational boat applications.
Enhancements have been made
throughout the entire Evinrude® E-TEC® line with component and
design upgrades that extend the easy-to-own, low maintenance
attributes to maximize the owner's quality time on the water.
The following upgrades create increased durability, longevity
and operator comfort: unique iridium spark plugs; enhanced
calibration and a patent-pending fast rise inductive ignition
system for smooth running at every RPM range; improved cylinder
sleeve design; and enhanced fuel injectors. BRP continues to
refine its outboard line for continuous cutting-edge leadership
in superior engine performance and reliability.
The entire Evinrude E-TEC
product line incorporates advancements in technology that have
evolved at a very fast pace. Evinrude engines offer a perfect
package of power, ease of use, reliability, and cleanliness no
matter the horsepower. The model year 2008 line-up expands
consumer choices in high quality, low maintenance outboards.
Like all Evinrude E-TEC
outboards, the 250 H.O. is compact and lightweight – an amazing
128 pounds (58 kg) lighter than competitive engines at the same
horsepower. With less weight comes improved fuel efficiency,
less draft and improved boat handling, superior visibility while
planing the boat quicker, and less stress on the boat transom.
The 250 H.O. tops-off the Evinrude E-TEC line-up in horsepower
and advanced innovative features including the the high-speed,
nose cone Lightning™ gear case, manufactured from the toughest
grade metals and alloys for increased strength and performance.
The Evinrude E-TEC expansion
includes nine models in the 40 through 60-hp in-line two
cylinder engines; three models in the 75 through 90-hp in-line
three cylinder engines; one new model in each of the 115-hp V4
60-degree and 150-hp V6 60-degree engines; two models in the 200
through 250-hp V6 90-degree platform; and two models in 250 H.O.
The additions include new tiller choices, increased color and
shaft length options, and counter-rotation availability for
115-hp twin applications. Also new for 2008 are 65 and 90-hp
Evinrude E-TEC outboards developed for commercial and government
use. Available in four models, the engines are more tolerant to
varying fuel grades and the demands of commercial markets. I
Command™ instruments, designed specifically for the NMEA
(National Marine Electronics Association) 2000 certification,
are standard in Evinrude E-TEC V4 and V6 engines.
Visit
www.evinrude.com.
Garmin’s GPSMAP 430
This sleek, space-saving
chartplotter is your companion for freshwater fishing and
boating. The GPSMAP 430 features preloaded detailed maps for
U.S. inland lakes as well as an ultra-bright 4” QVGA display;
built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and simplified
user operation.
The 430 comes preloaded with
detailed maps for U.S. inland lakes, including 5300 lakes with
shoreline, depth contours, navaids and more. Over 300 of these
lakes are enhanced with extra Inland Lakes Vision features (see
below). For areas outside the U.S., the 430 has a worldwide
basemap with satellite images in place of more traditional maps,
and its SD card slot makes it easy to add additional maps
without connecting to a computer. With fewer keys and a simple,
intuitive interface, the 430 makes navigating your way through
the water easy.
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The 430 boasts advanced
Inland Lakes Vision features for 300 of the most popular
lakes.
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3D mariner’s eye view or
fish eye view provides you with a 3-dimensional perspective of
map information, both above the waterline and below it.
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Higher-resolution satellite
images help you orient yourself in unfamiliar areas.
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Auto guidance technology
searches through map data to suggest the best passage.
The sounder version, GPSMAP
430s, comes with a dual beam transducer that clearly paints
depth contours, fish targets and structure. It’s also CANet™
compatible, so you can share sounder data with another
chartplotter on your boat. The weather-enabled versions, GPSMAP
430x and 430sx, display XM satellite weather data, including
NEXRAD radar, with the GXM 31 antenna.
With the optional BlueChart g2
Vision SD card, you can add a whole new dimension of exceptional
features to your chartplotter for offshore use, including
advanced 3D perspective, Auto guidance, high-resolution
satellite images, detailed fishing charts and more.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BEDLINER
FOR YOUR PICKUP TRUCK
OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – Pickup
trucks continue to be among the fastest-growing segments of the
new vehicle market. And whether it’s a new or pre-owned vehicle,
consumers are interested in keeping their investment looking its
best. Protecting the cargo area of a pickup truck is likely a
major concern that ranks right along with exterior and
mechanical maintenance. But with all the options on the market,
choosing the right bedliner can be a daunting task.
Maybe you haul lumber, tools
or greasy engine parts for your job. Maybe you pack up your
motorcycle and take it to the track. Perhaps you load up a jet
ski, cooler and life jackets for a trip to the beach or lake.
Maybe you use it just for normal driving, like going to the
grocery store, taking the kids to soccer practice, ferrying your
pets, or heading to and from the local garden center.
Any of those activities would
likely mean a mess in the back of your vehicle. And some of them
would tax the abilities of even the toughest bedliner. But
whatever you’re carrying, from grease to dirt and everything in
between, the patented BedRug® by Wise Industries Inc. is
guaranteed to protect your truck bed, while remaining virtually
indestructible.
Why is BedRug the best choice?
The company has been supplying custom interiors to the original
equipment vehicle manufacturers for 17 years, and along the way
they’ve learned a thing or two about truck bed protection.
The result is the BedRug bedliner. The product is molded from
water-resistant, closed-cell polypropylene foam with
polypropylene fiber that’s stain resistant and won’t fade. The
fiber is impervious to water, organic material, chemicals,
petroleum products, and all acids.
“Our product is the perfect
complement for consumers who want more utility from their
vehicle. It protects your pickup bed and your cargo because it’s
tough yet gentle,” said Ron Wise, president, Wise Industries
Inc.
BedRug allows consumers to use
their pickup bed in a number of ways: its foam-bottom conforms
to the ribs in the bed, making it ideal for sleeping on camping
trips; a 4-wheeler can be taken through muddy conditions and the
BedRug can be hosed clean when you get home; you can put golf
clubs, hunting equipment and rifles, pets, flower pots,
antiques, groceries or any delicate cargo in your BedRug.
“It expands the use of your
pickup,” Wise added. “It lets you use your truck bed just as you
would your back seat. You can put anything back there and
nothing will be damaged, because it’s a cushioned ride.”
BedRug can readily withstand almost anything thrown at it,
including oil, grease, tools, chemicals, acids or wood. No
matter what you haul in your truck bed, with BedRug it all
literally washes away with a hose or pressure washer.
The molding process uses heat
and pressure to permanently form the sidewalls so they conform
identically to the truck’s walls, and a hinged tailgate area
ensures that the bed area is completely covered. The floor also
is molded to perfectly match the floor rib pattern of each make
and model truck, for a smooth surface that’s not only easy on
the knees, but makes for a great sleeping surface for camping,
hunting or fishing trips, as well.
Unlike hard plastic drop-in
liners, which can trap water between the liner and the bed,
BedRug’s foam backing will not scratch or damage the paint, and
thanks to the closed-cell construction of the foam and the
non-porous structure of the polypropylene fiber, neither absorbs
moisture. That means your bed is completely protected from rust,
even if you don’t have a tonneau cover. Plus, a BedRug won’t
crack like plastic liners can.
Spray-on liners may protect
the paint finish, but they do nothing to pad, protect or keep
your cargo from sliding around. Why spend money to put another
coat of paint on your bed when there really is a better option
that will protect it, offer utility, and look good at the same
time?
The BedRug bedliner installs
in minutes using hook and loop fasteners. Since no drilling is
required, adding a BedRug won’t violate any manufacturer’s
warranties. BedRug is UPS shippable, is easily removed for
cleaning, and is backed by a complete customer satisfaction
warranty.
BedRug, a division of Wise
Industries Inc., manufactures bed and cargo protection solutions
for pickup trucks – BedRug® bedliner, BedRug Mat™ and Bed
Gasket™ – as well as van interior systems – ProVan Liner™,
VanTred™ and VanRug™.
Since 1995, Wise Industries
Inc. has manufactured the BedRug bedliner at its ISO
9001/TS16949 certified facility in Old Hickory, Tenn. The BedRug
is authorized as a GM Genuine Accessory by General Motors, an
Authentic Dodge Accessory by DaimlerChrysler, a Ford Genuine
Accessory (Sport Liner®) by Ford Motor Company and as a Genuine
Toyota Accessory by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Gulf States
Toyota and Southeast Toyota.
BedRug is located at 635 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory, TN
37138. Contact the company toll-free at 800.462.8435 or visit
www.bedrug.com.
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