A quality 12v fridge freezer that is intended for auto or off-road fridge will be a compression technology fridge.  I will briefly discuss the benefits of a compression fridge over the alternative absorption technology type of refrigerator when your intended application is usage as a car fridge.

A compression fridge is designed specifically to be powered by electricity.  Unlike absorption fridges which can be powered off LPG, a compression fridge uses a more efficient and expensive technology which allows them to cool using less energy. This allows them to be run from a 12v DC car battery for an extended period of time before impairing your ability to start the vehicle.

Compression fridges also cool better.  Your average absorption fridge comes with caveats such as ‘able to cool so-and-so degrees below ambient temperature’.  A compression fridge will cool as much as you need.  They can even function as freezers.  This speaks volumes to their cooling ability.

A compression fridge freezer will operate when it is not on a level surface.  An absorption fridge needs to be almost perfectly leveled if it is to work correctly.  For a fridge being used in a vehicle, the ability to run smoothly when going over bumps, and driving up or down hills, is essential.

The one drawback of a compression fridge is that they generally cost more than an absorption fridge. If you see a 12v fridge that looks like a bargain, beware!  It is probably using absorption technology rather than compression.  If it is relatively expensive, and has the capacity to freeze, you can probably safely assume it is a true compression model.

Be sure that if you are buying a 12v refrigerator for your vehicle that you purchase a compression fridge.  The extra expense is well worth the advantages the compression models have over the competing absorption technology.

Would you like to replace your old boat because it is showing signs of age on the outside? You may be in for a case of sticker shock when you go to look at new boats these days. However, there is a great alternative to replacing your old boat. Boat wraps have become very affordable and can make your old boat look like new. If the interior of your boat is still in good shape this can be a great alternative to buying something new. (more…)

Selecting boat seats for the first time is indeed a daunting task. There are several types of boat seats that you can choose from but in your case, perhaps, you don’t have an idea on how to choose one. Different brands offer different types of boat seats and sometimes the unending list of choices can lead you into a sea of confusion. To get you focused on a specific type of seating, let us know more about these seats one by one.  You can always buy boat seat covers if you find a seat you like but want to change its appearance.

Folding used boat seats can be used in any part of the vessel. Also known as quick flip seats, these implements are built with excellent designs and a solid base that you can rely on when cruising. This variety of boat seats has its subtypes. There is the wise high-back economy, wise premium high-back folding, action fold-down padded, wise low back economy and more. These seats also have seat covers for added protection which are available in the market.

The seats with high backs have added back and shoulder support which is great for anglers fishing all day. They could also be fitted with covers that protect it from dust and provide added comfort. Other varieties of high back folding seats are made from plastic frames that can endure high impact. Often times, these seats are sold with a five-year warranty.

Bass boat seats have been reinvented now comes with a swivel to provide anglers or any other user to move in different direction without having to get up from the seat. This variety of seating is often built using either fiberglass or aluminum. But, if you would want a space for extra seats, the fiberglass variety will do best for you.

Actually, there are countless varieties of boat seats. Before buying one, you need to consider what you love doing in your boat. May it be hanging out with friends while fishing, merely basking in the sun with chicks, or doing business, your choice in getting a seating would depend on what you would almost always do aboard your boat. Boat seats are not just there for nothing, they are made to function even when you’re at sea.

Of all the things you need to have when your out sailing or boating on the open water, is a good pair of glasses. Preferably a pair of tinted or good sunglasses.  If you wear prescription glasses, you may want to get a second tinted pair for your boating time.  The sun can be pretty bright out on the lake, and being able to see what’s in front of you or coming up behind you can be critical.  Even for those out on the ocean, where there is usually not a lot of traffic good vision is essential to safe boating.  It’s not so much the other boats you have to be concerned with, as their size generally makes it impossible not to see them.  It’s all the little stuff floating around the water.

Logs, garbage, cargo containers, and other floating debris have been known to severely damage or sink many a boats.  It’s believed, that many of the ocean going boats that go missing every year, are the result of colliding with shipping containers, that just barely break the surface of the water.  Now it’s true, that spotting these hazards with perfect vision is a tricky proposition, picking them up with partial vision will be pretty much impossible.  A good pair of eyeglasses, could very well save both you, your vessel and your crew.

Families, couples and even friends will undoubtedly enjoy boating as a hobby. Trailing a river or being adventurous in an open sea is a fantastic way to leave behind a stressful week in the city; a great way to say goodbye to paper works, deadlines, nagging bosses, struggling relationships and all the worries in the world. But to make sure that your boating experience is hassle-free, you have to ensure safety of passengers by checking that all the elements of the boat – even the boat seats – are in perfect condition. (more…)

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