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Cruise in luxury with torque and low power consumption. Condensation builds up daily in
Harken’s new Electric Furling The vertical motor is in a streamlined a diesel fuel system when not in use,
Systems. Now with the push housing to fit into pulpits, clear anchor possibly leading to fuel contamination
of a button, you can reef, furl tackle, and provide low windage. The through bacteria growth. Parker Energy
or set sail comfortably and with motor is complete with a reversible drive Systems' new, patent-pending FPM-050
precise control from the safety of which uses a high reduction worm Fuel Polishing Module is designed
the cockpit. Adding electric furling gear set to prevent reefed sails from to remove emulsified water from the
to your boat is easier than you unfurling under load. system and combat the accumulation of
think. These powerful units easily Harken Electric Furlers feature water in diesel fuel, preventing corrosion
connect to your boat’s existing an independent tack swivel that and maximizing the effectiveness of
electrical system. For example, in helps furl the center of the sail filters.
many cases the wiring to the bow before the tack for improved Enabling fuel maintenance during
is already in place for a windlass, sail shape and upwind pointing. engine downtime and off-season storage,
allowing you to splice into that The Unit 3 has an additional the FPM-050 is a fuel recirculation system
system. independent swivel at the head that utilizes solid-state pump technology
Harken Electric Furling systems for further shaping. Contact and the Racor filter already installed, so
are available in 12 or 24 volts and feature Harken at (262) 691-3320 or users don't need to buy another filter.
a permanent magnet motor with high
www.Harken.com Consuming only 150 mA at 12 VDC,
less than two watts of power, it won't
drain the battery, enabling continuous
fuel maintenance. It can even work with
Ronstan has p e r f o r m a n c e ,
a solar panel.
expanded their without converting
award winning to a soft, line
line of Orbit based attachment
Blocks™ by s y s t e m . T h e
introducing Swivel Head
several new blocks also offer
Swivel Head unlimited block
blocks. These rotation and ultimate
b l o c k s a r e durability.
exactly the same as the original Swivel Head Orbit Blocks
™
Orbit Blocks
™
, except the soft are available now and come
Dyneema
®
Link Head system has in Series 40 (msrp $27.
00 )
and
been replaced with a stainless steel 55 single blocks with beckets
P ro m o t i n g a b a c t e r i a - f re e
swivel head for use with traditional (msrp $39.
00)
, and a Series 55 Ratchet
e n v i ro n m e n t a n d p re v e n t i n g
hard attachment points. block (msrp $73.
95)
.
contaminant build-up, the FPM-050
This expansion is designed for Contact Ronstan at (401) 293-0539
reduces the need for expensive fuel
the sailor who wants Orbit Block
™
or
www.ronstan.com
treatments and additives. Parker Energy
Systems' Fuel Polishing Module filtrates
up to 50 gallons of fuel a day. It's
Most boaters don't realize that their odor. When this happens it's usually compatible with diesel, bio-diesel and
grey water tank can smell even worse the grey water tank that’s the source. kerosene.
than their black water tank. While Boaters should check to make sure water Simple to operate, it incorporates
soapy water is the main component is in all the traps since it acts as a an automatic, full-slow bypass valve,
in the tank, food particles, skin cells, vapor seal. Then, add Thetford's eliminating the need for manual
bacteria, body oils and grease can Grey Water Odor Control to switching. This versatile fuel maintenance
accumulate as well. As these the tank. solution can be installed in multiple
organic items break down, A sink and shower configurations. The FPM-050 is designed
they give off unpleasant odors. additive, this product for easy retrofitting into existing diesel
Thetford Marine's Grey Water dissolves grease and cooking fuel systems, whether in line with the
Odor Control is formulated to and cleaning residues. It main fuel filter/water separator or as a
remove grease and soap scum, not only eliminates odors dedicated fuel maintenance loop.
cleaning and deodorizing the in drains and vents, but The FPM-050 Fuel Polishing Module
tank. prevents them by stopping from Parker Energy Systems has a special
Often after owners have grease build-up in the introductory price of $587. Contact
tried a good black water holding tank and drains. It's Parker Energy Systems, (877) 217-4501 or
deodorant, they still report an also safe for valve seals and website:
www.parkerfuelpolishing.com
48° No r t h , Ja N u a r y 2010 Pa g e 32
100% biodegradable.
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