FINGERTIP CONTROL

SEALEGS’ LATEST DEVELOPMENT of its proprietary amphibious systems allows fingertip control of the retractable wheels via buttons mounted on ‘wings’ from the steering wheel hub.

As part of the Sealegs Amptracs (Amphibious Traction and Control System), it allows operators to quickly and safely deploy or retract the wheels without taking their hands off the steering wheel.

This ergonomic innovation is the combination of Sealegs’ customer usage analysis from around the world, alongside design and field testing.

“Sealegs is excited to release the push-button amphibious steering wheel control system, and it continues our commitment to delivering world leading innovations and proprietary IP on Sealegs’ amphibious craft,” said Sealegs CEO David Mckee Wright.

The Sealegs amphibious steering wheel control utilises digital switching.

Sealegs has sold more than 1500 amphibious craft in over 50 countries worldwide. Sealegs was the first company in the world to build amphibious production boats, the first to build an electric amphibious boat and the first to build an amphibious boat with programmable logic control (PLC), all in Auckland, New Zealand. www.sealegs.com

FUSION MARINE BOATBUILDERS has a new 11m Prowler Sport Fisher walkaround under construction. It will feature at the Auckland Boat Show later this year.

The Prowler boasts a large cockpit with level, walk-around decks that step up onto the foredeck.

There’s a built-in livebait tank, cockpit seating with table, built-in BBQ and open flow living from cockpit to saloon through a wide-opening aft bulkhead.

Inside there’s generous saloon seating and a dinette with the galley to starboard.

Accommodation comprises three single bunks and one double berth, serviced by an internal toilet and shower.

Power is courtesy of a pair of F150 Yamaha four-stroke outboards.

Fusion Marine Boatbuilders,

09 426 7400 www.fusionmarine.co.nz

CZONE CONTACT 6 PLUS has received a Us-based 2020 Boating Industry Top Product Award.

The Contact 6 PLUS system reduces installation time, network component cost and delivers a robust electrical system with fewer connection points than a conventional installation.

The Czone IPX7 waterproof keypads offer Rgb-controlled circuit backlighting with dimming control for low-light operation, ‘systems in operation’ LEDS for each circuit and blown fuse fault indication. Ultra-low current draw state reduces demand on small electrical systems while timer functions and load shedding preserve battery health by turning off non-essential loads as voltage drops.

Contact 6 PLUS allows direct control of electrical systems from any leading brand MFD or chart-plotter display, including fault warning notifications and circuit status indication.

Czone utilises NMEA2000 network for its communication protocol. The new Smart Harness replaces any need for a complete network backbone in a small system and can also be fitted independently to any Czone installation where only two or three devices is required.

With reduced installation complexity, easy, out-of-the-box configuration, and access to all the core benefits of digital control, the Czone Contact 6 PLUS offers Czone functionality to smaller applications at wired system prices. www.powerprodllc.com