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100MNNovember 2011PRODUCTSQuickline Announces New Ultra Flip SwivelQuickline?s redesigned Ultra Flip Swivel, an anchor-to-rode device, incorporates a flippingnub for increased alignment performance, a Teflon-coated ball for easy rotation, and a back bridge that supports the anchor as it travels over the roller. The swivel ensures a solid anchor set, as well as seamless retrieval and consistent stowage. Constructed of 316L stainless steel which eliminates corroded anchor chain shackles, the swiv-el has a high breaking strength. The Ultra Flip Swivel does away with the need to manually align the anchor, allowing crew to stay out of harm?s way during anchor retrieval, using remote controls. www.quickline.us Livorsi Marine Industrial Series Gauges Livorsi?s Industrial series, designed for workboats and pleasure craft, is accurate and long lasting. Industrial Series gauges are easy to install with the use of plug-in Deutch connec- tors. The waterproof connectors resist salt corrosion and dust intrusion and gauges are encased in non-ferrous hardware. High contrast graphics make these gauges easy to read and standard Livorsi gauges include red LED backlighting for high visibility in low light conditions. These gauges feature fade resistant powder coated pointers; SAE rims in a powder coat finish or in polished stainless steel, both extremely resilient in harsh weather environments. www.livorsi.com First Buoy Deliveries from FenderCare Fendercare Marine has recently completed the delivery of 36 moor- ing buoys to Serco under their Marine Services contract awarded to Serco by the UK Ministry of Defense. Signed in 2008, FenderCare has a 5-year LTA in place with Serco to sup- ply class mooring systems. The primary scope of the con- tract for self-fendering and low-maintenance mooring buoys was subsequently added. Hippo?s buoy technology has evolved from their manufacture of low-maintenance, lightweight fender systems. In floating form, Hippo fend- ers have been adopted by many navies quayside and onboard. www.fendercare.com Stratos: New Pricing Plan for Small Fleets Stratos Global has announced the first Inmarsat Distribution Partner to acti- vate Inmarsat?s new FleetBroadband Large Money Bundle for single-vessel opera- tors and fleets with fewer than 10 vessels. The Bundles offer the high performance, glob- al coverage, simplicity and reliability of FleetBroadband at an affordable, fixed rate. The packages include monthly data-connectivity plans as large as 5GB, in addition tocompetitive rates for voice calls. Reflecting the increasing data requirements of yachts and other vessels, the first FleetBroadband Large Money Bundle was activated by Stratos Channel Partner e3 Systems (e3) for a largest pri- vate sailing yacht. www.stratosglobal.com New Flat Panel Battery Management System Battery management system manufacturer Wells Marine Technology has launched a space-saving flat panel modelof its Total Automatic Battery Management System (T.A.B.S.) that can be config- ured easily for any single, twin or triple engine applicationand can also be custom-designed to builder model specifi-cations. Wells T.A.B.S. connects battery chargers, DC electric panels and equipment to save boat builders time, money and storage space while eliminating confusing bat-tery selector switches for boat owners. The new flat panel T.A.B.S. features heavy duty stainless steel hardware and can accommodate any size cable. www.wellsmarinetech.com MN#11 (98-105):MN 2011 Layouts 10/27/2011 10:17 AM Page 100