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Mercury Marine has introduced new, ultra-lightweight 15 and 20hp EFI fourstroke outboards to its stable. They are available with Mercury’s new Multi-function Tiller Handle, offering true ambidextrous operation. Mercury’s outboard platform features battery-free EFI for fast, reliable starting, instant throttle response and better overall performance. Light weight improves acceleration, top speed and handling and the engines deliver exceptional fuel economy. At just 45kg, the new platform is 13 percent lighter than the one it replaces, and similar in weight to Mercury’s twostroke outboard line-up. The new 15 EFI Fourstroke outboard is also available in Prokicker models and Seapro commercial models. Mercury’s Multi-function Tiller Handle is centre-mounted and adjustable horizontally – up to 18° to either port or starboard. The throttle grip rotation is reversible and so can be used right or left-handed. The tiller handle is also adjustable vertically, to provide the most comfortable operational height, while a tilt lock feature locks the tiller out of the way for fishing and trailering. Power Tilt is available on select models. distributed in New Zealand by Lusty & Blundell, are set to make boating more reliable, safer and less expensive. Developed by Betta Batteries, they feature breakthrough technology with none of the disadvantages of lead-acid, gel or AGM batteries. Lead Crystal® batteries are robust with a service life of up to 18 years (or 6000 cycles at 20% Depth of Discharge). They can also be deeply or even completely discharged without damage and quickly recharged to 100% capacity safely, meaning owners can install smaller battery banks. Lead Crystal batteries can also be stored for up to two years without top-up charging, offer similar performance to lithium batteries at just a third of the cost, are cleaner and safer than leadacid batteries (with less acid, no cadmium and no antimony) and up to 99% recyclable. Classified as non-hazardous for air, sea and land travel, they are also easier to transport, and they do not require special ventilation or cooling, meaning they can be positioned anywhere. Betta Lead Crystal batteries are suitable for RVS, solar energy storage systems, electric vehicles, industrial equipment and Uninterruptible Power Supplies as well as marine applications. Building on the success of ECHOMAP CHIRP, the new ECHOMAP Plus features powerful sonar capabilities, preloaded Bluechart g2 HD charts and mapping, and built-in Wifi® for connected boating via the new Garmin Activecaptain marine app. The Plus series features a bright, sunlight-readable 4-, 6-, 7- or 9-inch display. The 6-inch units are brighter and easier to read than previous 5-inch models. The ECHOMAP Plus series also offers a new keyedassist touchscreen on the 7and 9-inch units. Garmin Activecaptain mobile app connects a compatible mobile device to access, update or purchase maps/ charts, access Quickdraw Community data and reference the Activecaptain community. Activecaptain provides smart notifications, over-the-air software updates and off-vessel planning. ECHOMAP Plus offers built-in CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP Clearvü and Sidevü scanning sonar. All 7- and 9-inch Plus units support Garmin Panoptix sonar transducers, so anglers can see real-time sonar imagery at video-like speed. A free software update will enable these units to share user and sonar data between devices. Navico, parent company to marine electronics brands Lowrance, Simrad, and B&G, has expanded the range of reporting and connectivity options offered by its Track telemetry system, with the all-new Track HD. Track provides instant access to vessel location and status via a mobile app and online dashboard. With Track HD users can also take remote control of lights, pumps, HVAC or other systems. Track HD enables cloud storage for key vessel documents, and Tripreplay to capture and share previous trips. Connectivity options include Wifi and cellular, with satellite coming soon. These new plans are available now and existing customers can upgrade their subscriptions online.