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Harken has developed a safe,
points for securing tools and parts, and
reliable Bosun's Chair for sailors.
the low attachment point which allows
High-strength and lightweight, this
you to get above the masthead. The
comfortable chair comes with wide-
Harken Bosun's Chair features a ballistic
mouth pockets and lanyard attachments.
nylon construction and high-strength
A wide seat provides a secure platform,
webbing. U.S.-made stainless steel
while the chair's low halyard attachment
triangle attachments at the top of the
gives sailors more room to work on the
chair provide a secure anchoring point
boat.
for halyards. An adjustable back support
“Eventually every sailor has to go
and the extra-wide padded seat make
up the rig to perform maintenance or to
your trip up the rig a comfortable one,“
retrieve a halyard. This ruggedly built
comments Chuck Hawley, West Marine’s
chair is very comfortable so an extended
VP of Product Information.
time aloft will not ruin your weekend. I
For more information contact
like the deep pockets for carrying gear,
Harken at www.harken.com
the numerous lashing and attachment
The SM-28 Skymaster from
influence the environmental sensors. i s a v a i l a b l e f ro m
Speedtech allows you to track weather
The Honeywell humidity sensor and Fisheries Supply, call
in the palm of your hand – giving you
the Swiss-made barometer can be easily (800) 426-6930 for
a wind/weather meter with barometer,
re-calibrated, and the unit has a weather more information. Or
humidity, dew point and more – all
alert if the barometric pressure rises contact Speedtech at
specific to your location! Unlike other
or falls six millibars over three hours. www.speedtech.com
units, the jackknife case gives you
Skymaster has a tripod fitting, is water
the most accurate measurements –
resistant and floats.
your hand's heat/moisture won't
The Skymaster from Speedtech
Set in our popular Martinique and
finish) offers a screw bezel to easily
Atlantis cases, the new Weems
access batteries and make
& Plath Nautical Flag Black
necessary adjustments, while
Dial Instruments are truly
the nautical porthole-style
stunning. The hours on the
of the Martinique case
mounting hardware and a fresh battery
clock dial are represented
offers a hinged bezel for
as required. All instruments carry a
by corresponding colorful
easy access. Matching
limited lifetime warranty.
nautical flags. Each
black-dial barometers are
Suggested retail price ranges from
instrument is forged from
also available to complete
$390 to $439. Available in marine
solid brass, hand polished
the set, and optional rich
chandleries or for more information
and flawlessly lacquered.
mahogany finish bases add
contact: Sarah Benton, Weems & Plath,
The classic Atlantis case
to the presentation. Provided
(410) 263-6700 x23, email: SBenton@
(available in brass or chrome
with complete instructions,
weems-plath.com
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