Product News Boaters in the Pacific
Northwest now have one more reason to stay out on that beautiful water. SHEEX Performance Sheets, the world's most advanced boat sheets, offer first-class comfort for a better night's sleep aboard. Crafted from advanced
athletic performance fabrics that actively establish and maintain the ideal conditions for optimal sleep, SHEEX Performance Sheets create a luxurious sleep experience combined with four- way stretch and innovative cinch ties to provide a secure, precise fit even for odd-shaped berths. “We realized there was a great
opportunity for boat bedding that not only breathes better than cotton while wicking moisture, but also provides stretch and flexibility to accommodate
Open any bottle with
just a flick of your hand. Now with the Cap’n Ring by Shockles, you'll always have a bottle opener handy! This clever 316 marine-
grade stainless steel ring is the quick and fun way to open any beverage. From the back of your hand it looks like just a silver ring. Just hook the inner edge under any metal bottle cap, give a
First Mate Pets combines comfort
and utility with its debut line of pet beds designed specifically for the marine environment. First Mate pet beds are
water, stain, mildew, and fade resistant. The interior ensures comfort onboard with a solid piece of four-pound density memory foam, encased in removable, rip stop nylon. The bottom is designed to be breathable, while maintaining non-marking and non-skid function through the use of Sunsure and Nautolex. “Our goal was functionality
and quality,” says President and founder David Norton, a long
time sailor who developed First Mate Pets in honor of his late dog, Ripley. “I wanted a place for my dog to be
all the various berth configurations boaters deal with,” said SHEEX Co-founder and CEO Susan Walvius. The SHEEX Nautical Collection is
available in a number of configurations to fit virtually any berth size, including custom berths. Sizes include Bunk, XL Bunk, Double/Queen, V-Berth, XL V-Berth, Hex/Forward Berth and King.
Lowtide
Flexible microfibers allow SHEEX to stretch in all four directions up to 50%, while enhanced elastic and cinch ties ensure the fitted sheet stays in place on just about any mattress shape and size.
More information
i s a v a i l a b l e a t
www.SHEEX.com
Based upon their
handy, online V-berth sizing chart, these sheets fit my specific V-berth quite nicely. As this cold,
rainy weather has been settling in, I am finding them to be super soft and feel cool & light to the touch, while maintaining warm temperature control on my body throughout the night.
— Cai, 48° North
quick pull straight up (no need to bend your wrist) and the cap comes flying off. • .22mm size fits most adult male fingers • Polished stainless steel won't rust or stain fingers • Keep one handy near your cooler
• Guaranteed to last Available at
www.shockles.com
comfortable while onboard my family’s Pearson 36.” Offered in three sizes, First Mate
Pets’ Original Collection is available in classic navy and linen colors with contrast piping. Its custom line allows for any combination of Sunbrella’s 66 marine colors, enabling discerning yachtsmen and creatives alike to design their own bed. First Mate Pets has pledged
to give five percent of its proceeds to the National Canine Cancer Foundation. First Mate Pet beds are
currently available online. More information is available at
www.firstmatepets.com.
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