EQUIPMENT

Raritan Icemaker

Raritan Engineering’s Icerette Model 87 makes 21 pounds of ice per day. The stainless steel cabinet, door and hardware resist corrosion, as does the copper condenser. The Icerette’s compressor comes with a five-year limited warranty. A partition prevents hot air from recirculating within the unit, and the evaporator is enclosed for easy cleaning. A positive latch and magnetic gasket keep the door closed when the boat is underway. Icerette is available in freestanding and flush-mounted models (115 and 230 volts). Starting at $1,885. Raritan Engineering, Millville, New Jersey, (856) 825-4900. raritaneng.com

Icom VHF Radio

Icom’s M85 marine-land VHF radio is small, lightweight and waterproof to a rating of IP67. A programmable multifunction button lets users switch between marine and land mobile channel groups. The radio measures 2.2 inches wide, 3.6 inches high and 1.1 inches deep, and weighs 8.7 ounces. It has an automatic emergency alarm and a built-in voice scrambler for private communications. The display contains icons and indicators for transmit power, VOX (hands-free operation), on/off, battery status, scan, weather channel and more. $299. Icom America, Kirkland, Washington, (800) 872-4266. icomamerica.com

Rod Holder Fender Cleat

This Quick Cleat fender cleat drops into a rod holder, letting you attach a fender without using knots. Pull the line to adjust the fender upward, and the line will stay locked into the cleat. To adjust the fender downward or to release the line, rotate the cam. Available in chrome for freshwater use and stainless for saltwater boats, and for rod holders of 0, 15 and 30 degrees and a depth of least 8 inches above the cross pin. $99. Quick Cleat, St. Paul, Minnesota, (651) 283-7524. quick-cleat.com

B&G Glass Helm

Designed for bluewater sailboats, the Zeus3 Glass Helm from B&G has a high-definition display that can be seen from nearly any angle and through polarized lenses. Data appears in split-screen view or on overlaid charts. A quad-core processor eliminates the need for a separate black box, simplifying installation and making it easier to integrate radar, ForwardScan, charting, autopilot, sonar, digital monitoring and control, and more. SailSteer graphically displays boat speed, wind speed, heading, tide, wind-shift sectors and lay lines. Available in screen sizes of 16, 19 and 24 inches. $6,999 to $10,999. bandg.com