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InTheBite Dock Talk: Northern Lights Announces New Technicold Ice Maker

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON and DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA (USA) – Premier Marine Power Generation, Climate Control & Refrigeration Products Manufacturer Northern Lights, Inc. (NLI) is pleased to announce the development and introduction of our new, industry leading Technicold ice maker:

  • ROBUST DESIGN WITH STEADY ICE PRODUCTION OUTPUT RATED AT 500 POUNDS PER DAY
  • MARINE GRADE STAINLESS STEEL, COMMERCIAL GRADE QUALITY
  • PROFESSIONAL, MEGA-YACHT FINISH
  • PRODUCES HIGHER ICE YIELDS THAN COMPETITIVE MODELS AT DESIGN TEMPERATURES
  • SAFETY PROTECTIONS FOR ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
  • ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND OPERATION
  • PRIMARY AND SECONDARY WATER FILTRATION PROVIDED
  • COMPACT, MODULAR DESIGN BUILT FOR EASY HOOK-UP, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE
  • DESIGNED FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION

First units are expected to be available the end of Q2, with pricing to be announced in the near future.

A future model which produces 1000 pounds of ice per day is expected to be announced by the end of the year.

Sam Hill, President of Northern Lights, adds: “We are proud to bring this new ice machine to the market in our continued efforts to provide the most reliable, durable, and highest quality products.  As a leader in the Marine industry for over 60 years, we maintain our focus, drive and passion to provide the best marine power generation and climate control/ refrigeration solutions to fulfill our customers’ needs and to enhance their boating experience for generations to come.”

For more information about Northern Lights and Technicold products, visit www.technicold.com.

InTheBite Splash Report: Ritchie Howell 60′ Convertible – “Galatea”

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Builder Ritchie Howell provides a guided walk through of the “Galatea”— a 60′ vessel he built seven years ago. Listed with Michael Rafferty of IYC, the Galatea is a beautiful boat whose story is told by the man who built her.

InTheBite Dock Talk: Tropic Star Lodge in Pinas Bay, Panama

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Panama’s Tropic Star Lodge has been a staple of the sportfishing landscape since 1963. The present is a very interesting time at Tropic Star.

This all access pass provides a look at one of the most unique and historic fishing operations in the world:

Read Tradition and Trajectory at Tropic Star in our latest issue of InTheBite

 

 

InTheBite Dock Talk: Bye Bye Barnacle

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Ensure a trouble-free maintenance experience with Bye Bye Barnacle. The systems need to be flushed every 1 ½ months to avoid buildup of marine growth especially in warm waters and warmer climates. The flush unit is plumbed into the supply and return manifolds of the air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The flush unit is plumbed to on board fresh water system for filling and pumped overboard for draining contents overboard.

Check out this video tutorial on Bye Bye Barnacle by AugustWorks:

Bye Bye Barnacle is currently the only proven permanently installed flush unit on the market.

  • Save thousands on yearly flushes
  • Flushing takes mere hours, not all day
  • 1-year warranty on flush unit

InTheBite Dock Talk: Explorer Satellite

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Satellite communications are perfect for offshore sportfishing when faced with no other alternative once away from land-based cellular/GSM networks.

Explorer Satellite keeps you equipped at sea, selling systems and service that work even in the most demanding weather and sea conditions.  Depending on the application, one or several solutions may make the most sense.

 

Learn more in this edition of Dock Talk with Explorer Satellite owner, Andy Cool –

InTheBite Dock Talk: “Showtime!” 62′ Spencer – Refit Complete

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Four months ago Captain Wink Doerzbacher walked us through the reconstruction of the 62′ Spencer Showtime!.

Check out our Dock Talk of the finished product after a full sportfish makeover:

In case you missed the first edition, here’s the reconstruction video-tour of the Showtime! from back in October 2018:

Splash Report: 97′ Weaver “18 Reeler”

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Captains Rick Carney and Jed Galloway provide a backstage pass aboard Weaver’s latest build, the 97′ 18 Reeler. Impressively endowed, this sky bridge sportfisher is ready to embark on a globetrotting sportfishing tour. From the engine room to the sky bridge and into the crew quarters, this is a tour (and a boat) that you won’t want to miss.

InTheBite Dock Talk: Prop-Tight

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Get peace of mind below the waterline– Prop-Tight is the superior propeller locking nut. It’s designed to lock propeller securely onto shaft and reduces the chances of a shaft cracking. It’s developed in popular sizes to work well with various hub lengths.

For more information, visit: www.proptight.com/

InTheBite Dock Talk: Oceans East Bait and Tackle

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Ocean’s East is a major source for all things fishing and hunting in Virginia Beach. From custom tackle to electronics to everything you need to gear up for marlin tournaments, see why the team at Oceans East has you covered in this edition of InTheBite Dock Talk.

InTheBite Dock Talk: “Shoe” 75 Spencer

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Captain Devin Silas hosts a walk through of the new 75 Spencer, Shoe. Equal parts work of art and high performance fishing machine, the Shoe is highly customized for comfort, class and fishability. With a fuel capacity of 5,000 gallons and a top speed of 45 knots, she is a sight to behold.