Happy New Year

We would like to take this time to wish all of you and Safe and
Happy New Year.  My you prosper , be happy, and your dreams come thrue though
out 2011. 
Remember CLR Marine is your number one stop for any pumps and pump parts as well as all Universal and Westerbeke parts.

Megafend is now at CLR Marine

MegaFend, Mooring Products are now sold at CLR Marine.

It only takes a glance to see the elegant combination of style, hand-crafted quality and designed-in functionality of Megafend mooring accessories.

Megafend has created yachting's most complete line to cover the needs of most mega and superyacht applications.

Speaking of Megayachts and Superyachts, we at CLR Marine are now handling the fine line of Indel Marine USA refrigeration.

From Drawer Refrigeration to Marine Side By Sides, CLR Marine has the right refrigeration unit and mooring products for your Mega Yacht or Super Yacht.

A Long Distance WiFi Solution For Your Boat or RV

A Complete Long Distance WiFi Solution for your Boat or RV

The Wirie is a complete wireless solution for the boat and RV, that’s easy to use, easy to install, and most importantly, greatly increases your ability to access wireless networks from the comfort of your boat or RV!

• Simply mount The Wirie, install the included software, and plug the USB cable into your computer.

• Completely waterproof enclosure and antenna allow for permanent installation outside.

• Two marine grade mounting options to choose from:
The Pole Mount bracket allows for mounting on 1" to 2" tubing. The bracket can be mounted on horizontal tubing as well as vertical tubing with up to a 30 degree slant. The antenna in any WiFi solution must be mounted in a 100% vertical orientation for the best possible performance. This mount gives you flexibility in choosing your mounting location.

The Antenna Mount bracket allows for mounting on any standard antenna mount that uses a 1"-14 threaded mount. Standard antenna mounts give you the ability to adjust the angle of the antenna to be in a 100% vertical orientation

• The Wirie can be hoisted as well for higher antenna positioning if needed and it can also be wall mounted.

• All mounting hardware is stainless steel and aluminum to provide a long, rust-free life, especially important in the marine environment.

• Waterproof enclosure keeps all wire connections and WiFi adapter protected from the elements. The Wirie is rated at IP67 and NEMA6 (this means you can submerge The Wirie for 30 minutes in 1 meter of water with no water ingress).

• Hinged enclosure allows easy access to and removal of WiFi adapter so it can also be used off your boat or RV with your laptop. (Includes 5dBi mini antenna and 3’ USB cable for portability.)

• 8dBi Antenna is attached to enclosure to ensure extremely short coax cable run from antenna to WiFi adapter. (The longer the coax run the more signal loss there is.)

• 15’ of USB cable allows the cable to be run to the interior of the boat or RV, and the length can be extended with USB Active Extension cables up to 79 feet. (No signal loss in USB cable.)

• There is only one USB cable (included) to connect, no other power sources or Ethernet cables often used in more complicated installations are needed.

• Create your own "hotspot" on your boat to allow multiple computers to access the internet at the same time. No additional hardware, wiring, or electricity needed like in most Ethernet based solutions.

• The Wirie is compatible with all 802.11g and 802.11b networks. (Ask why 11b is often better in the marine environment.)

• The Wirie supports all current security protocols in order to access secured networks as well as “open” networks.

• The Wirie is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Linux (2.6.X), and Mac (10.6, 10.5, 10.4 and 10.3). Requires one USB 1.1/2.0 compliant port.

• The Wirie is easily upgraded in the future, as new and improved technology is available, by just replacing the WiFi adapter inside the waterproof case.

• The Wirie utilizes the best 1000mW WiFi adapter on the market. The average laptop internal WiFi card transmits at only 50mW.

• The Wirie utilizes a marine grade 8dBi omnidirectional antenna in order to provide the longest range possible for the marine environment while maintaining stable connections as the boat swings or rolls.

• Available Colors: Pacific Blue, Burgundy Red, SOLAS Yellow (reflectors not included)

Click here to purchase The Wirie.

Click here for detailed technical specifcations about The Wirie.

Click here to read what others are saying about The Wirie.

Click here to read our Frequently Asked Questions about The Wirie.

Click here to read about The Wirie in various publications.

Click here to read why The Wirie is truly Marine Grade.

Click here to read more information on The Wirie.

Click here for a product comparison.

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Boating Safety

Capt. Chuck at CLR Marine would like you to think before taking your boat out. It is in your own best interest to take a boating safety course and have a boat safety inspection to check for the mandatory safety equipment.

The US Coast Guard can provide you with a list of mandatory as well as suggested boat safety equipment. You can also find a copy at CLR Marine under Of Interest to Boaters.

Life jackets, or personal floatation devices as they are officially called, should be readily available for every occupant of the vessel. They should also be adjusted to the size of the person who is intended to wear them in case of an emergency. They should be in good working order with all the straps and clips in place and operational. It is a good idea to have them fitted to the persons so that if necessary they can be put on without much further adjusting. In most states there is a minimum age of 13 for which a life jacket must be worn at all times.

As a large part of boating safety, there should also be a recently inspected fire extinguisher. It should be clearly marked so that anybody can spot them if necessary and get to it in time. There are different types of fire extinguishers, designed to extinguish different kinds of fires. For boating safety it is advisable to get a Type B or C fire extinguisher, these are designed for tackling fires originated or fueled by oil, grease and gas, or electrical fires.

If your vessel has a certain size, most states will require the presence of some sort of sanitation devices as a part of the boating safety as well as for health purposes. Make sure they are Coast Guard approved and are specifically designed for use on board a vessel.

Flare guns, or visual distress signals are another thing that most states will require as a part of the boating safety equipment. In case of an emergency these can send a bright signal in the skies, alerting the rescue forces to your position. The flare gun must again be readily accessible for a speedy use, but on the other hand they must be stored safely and out of reach of children, as they can cause a lot of damage when wrongly used.

As a final part of boating safety, especially for boats with gasoline engines and specifically when the engine is mounted in the vessel, good ventilation is cardinal. Not only to avoid any buildup of carbon monoxide, endangering the crew with poisoning, but also to prevent gasoline fumes from building up and becoming a serious explosion or fire hazard.

Be safe and enjoy your time on the water,
Capt. Charles W Reed

CLR Marine Continues to Grow

Press Release Feb. 9,2010

CLR Marine has one of the largest selections of boat supplies for you to choose from. We are supplied by over 300 marine manufacturers. With over 100,000 products available to us, we can offer almost every boating/sailing product you would like. Our products range from commercial shipping to the recreational boat including the needs of the crews that are aboard them.

We are your number one Universal and Westerbeke dealer due to our customer friendly pricing. We are fast becoming your number one dealer for pumps and pump parts. Again, we lend this fact to our very friendly customer pricing said Reed. You will find we have pumps by Jabsco, Oberdorfer, Sherwood and we just added Detroit Diesel just to mention a few of our pump manufacturers. They cover uses in the industry end from; agricultural, automotive to floor cleaning. On the marine side we have engine cooling pumps, fresh water pumps, fire pumps and everything in between.

Our shopping cart is also optimized daily to ensure 100% Safe Shopping for our customers.

We are a family run disabled veteran owned business that has expanded over the last five years breaking sales records each and every year by leaps and bounds. In 2009 when we all thought sales were going to come to a standstill CLR Marine had a record growth of 60%. We attribute this increase in sales to our lowered prices to help our customers and stimulate the economy. We were so happy seeing these results we have decided to keep our pricing structure at this level for a while longer.

Press Contact
Capt. Charles W Reed CEO
1-877-275-2576

CLR Marine LLC Continues to Grow

Capt Chuck Reed of CLR Marine states we have one of the largest selections of boat supplies for you to choose from. We are supplied by over 300 marine manufacturers. With well over 100,000 products available to us, we can offer every boating/sailing product you would like. Our products range from commercial shipping to the recreational boat including the needs of the crews that are aboard them.

We are your number one Universal and Westerbeke dealer due to our customer friendly pricing. We are fast becoming your number one dealer for pumps and pump parts. Again, we lend this fact to our very friendly customer pricing states Reed. You will find we have pumps by Jabsco, Flojet, Oberdorfer and Sherwood just to mention a few. They cover uses in the industry end from; agricultural, automotive to floor cleaning. On the marine side we have engine cooling pumps, fresh water pumps, fire pumps and everything in between.

Our shopping cart is also optimized daily to ensure 100% Safe Shopping for our customers.

We are a family run, disabled veteran owned business that has expanded over the last five years breaking sales records each and every year by leaps and bounds. In 2009 when we all thought sales were going to come to a standstill CLR Marine had a record growth of 60%. We attribute this increase in sales to our lowered prices to help our customers and stimulate the economy. We were so happy seeing these results we have decided to keep our pricing structure at this level for a while longer.

Press Contact:
Capt. Charles W Reed CEO
1-877-275-2576

XANTREX PROSINE 1800/24V WITH GFCI OUTLETS

Provides 1800 watts of sine wave AC power from a DC source

We made a Special Purchase on this item and have them listed at giveaway prices.

Offering superior quality true sine wave output, the Prosine 1800 stand-alone inverter is ideally suited for electrical systems that already have a quality multistage battery charger. Designed for recreational and industrial applications, their 120-volt, 60 Hz AC power output is capable of handling both heavy duty and smaller, multiple AC loads. Prosine inverters include a backlit LCD display panel, which can be mounted remotely.

Product Features:

• 1800 watt inverters (2900 watt surge capability)


• True sine wave AC output (crystal controlled)


• Removable LCD display can be mounted remotely for control and monitoring


• Unique DC terminals offer 180-degree connections for easy installation in tight places


• Powersave mode draws only 1.5 watts under no load


• Two year warranty

Protection Features:

• Over temperature shutdown and automatic overload protection


• Over voltage and under voltage protection


• Short circuit and AC backfeed protection

With less than 3% total harmonic distortion, Prosine 1000 and 1800 inverters deliver true sine wave output that is identical to AC power supplied by your utility. This clean output makes Prosine inverters ideal for handling sensitive loads and improves AC equipment performance. Expect trouble-free true sine wave electricity for televisions, audio systems, variable speed tools, and more.Light and compactProsine inverters are lighter and more compact than other inverters with similar power ratings because they use high-frequency switching technology in the power conversion process.

Check it out today while supplies last.

See more inverters at CLR Marine
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EPRIBs Everything you wanted to know

In the last few years we have seen a major change in rescue devices using satellite beacons. The SPOT, is a device with some rescue beacon features and is affordable but should not replace an EPIRB or PLB, with their automatic global links to government-run satellite rescue system. Then we have Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) which are getting smaller, smarter and less expensive with the introduction of the McMurdo FastFIND 210. EPIRBs, the original beacons, are likewise getting smaller and adding features.

What the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon does

An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is a critical piece of last-resort lifesaving gear on your boat when you are out of range of a VHF radio, cell phone or other means of communication. EPIRBs and Personal Locator Beacons are small radio transmitters, connected to a global government-run satellite network, which is used worldwide to alert Search and Rescue agencies in the event of a dire emergency. Used only when all other means of rescue or communication have failed, these emergency beacons can be activated if your boat is in danger of sinking, or if you have a life-threatening accident or medical emergency. Activating an EPIRB starts a chain of responses, beginning when your signal is received by the COSPAS-SARSAT international satellite system, relayed rapidly to ground stations, forwarded to a regional Rescue Coordination Center and ending when a helicopter, boat, rescue swimmer or other type of emergency response team makes contact with you. An EPIRB does not allow you to send or receive voice or text messages. If you can reach rescue agencies with an Iridium satellite phone, Single Sideband radio or cell phone, you can better communicate the important details of your emergency. EPIRBs work when all of these means have failed, such as if your boat is sinking on the high seas and you have no electrical power.

How EPIRBs Work

EPIRBs transmit using internationally recognized distress frequencies, monitored by LEOSAR (low earth orbit) satellites moving from pole to pole above the earth’s surface, and GEOSAR (geostationary) satellites in high stationary orbit. LEOSAR satellites, because they are in motion, use Doppler shift processing (the perceived frequency change caused by the relative movement of the receiver and the source) to calculate the location of the distress beacon. They cover the entire globe, orbiting once about every 100 minutes. GEOSAR provides instantaneous alerting, but no position locating. Signals from both types are relayed to automated Local User Terminal (LUT) ground stations worldwide, which forward them to Mission Control Centers (MCC). The MCC tracks the signal, attempts to identify the transmitting vessel using the database of registered EPIRBs, and notifies a regional Rescue Control Center (RCC), operated in the U.S. by the Coast Guard or the Air Force.

A Search and Rescue operation is launched, sometimes involving international communication, substantial costs, lots of planes, helicopters or ships, and rescuers who risk their lives.

Curious onboard guests may remove an EPIRB from its cradle, causing accidental activation. Some false alarms are hoaxes, and deliberate misuse of emergency beacons may result in substantial fines, restitution and or prison. If you accidentally trigger your EPIRB, call the U.S. Coast Guard HQ Command Center at 1–800–323–7233 immediately. You will keep valuable resources from being mobilized, unable to deal with an actual emergency, and possibly prevent a SAR team from converging on your boat.

Around the world...around the clock...NOAA proudly stands watch. As an integral part of worldwide search and rescue, NOAA operates the Search And Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) System to detect and locate mariners, aviators, and recreational enthusiasts in distress almost anywhere in the world at anytime and in almost any condition.

The SARSAT system uses NOAA satellites in low-earth and geostationary orbits to detect and locate aviators, mariners, and land-based users in distress. The satellites relay distress signals from emergency beacons to a network of ground stations and ultimately to the U.S. Mission Control Center (USMCC) in Suitland, Maryland. The USMCC processes the distress signal and alerts the appropriate search and rescue authorities to who is in distress and, more importantly, where they are located.

SARSAT takes the "search" out of search and rescue!

What should you look for

406 MHz EPIRBs:

Modern EPIRBs transmit digitally on 406.025 and 406.028 MHz (so they are called “406 EPIRBs”). Their signal has an embedded code containing a unique identification number, allowing rescue agencies to look up your emergency information (including name, phone number, vessel type, emergency contact, etc.), in a database, but only if you have registered your EPIRB. When your EPIRB transmits, rescuers know who you are and can phone your emergency contacts to verify your itinerary. Satellites also can store and rebroadcast your 406 emergency message, so the LEOSAR satellite does not need to be in direct contact between you and a ground station. A 406 MHz signal also allows the satellite to calculate the position of the sender to less than a 2-nm radius, resulting in the fastest and least costly rescue response. 406 EPIRBs transmit with 5W of power, adequate even in poor weather conditions. The average time to notification of RCCs via 406 MHz EPIRBs is approximately one hour worldwide.

The difference between a Category I and II:

By rule, all EPIRBs must be able to activate and transmit when they are removed from their brackets and immersed. Category I brackets will automatically deploy the beacon when submerged between 3' and 14', while Category II brackets need to have the beacon released manually. Both types can be manually activated either in or out of their brackets.

GPS/EPIRB Combinations:

Three types of EPIRBs now include the ability to transmit GPS coordinates along with the rest of the digital distress message. Some units can interface with an external GPS and if the receiver is turned on will transmit coordinates within seconds of activation. Other EPIRBs contain their own receiver and take longer to acquire their location, but keep transmitting while the EPIRB is operating, without remaining connected to an external GPS with an interface cable. Using the stationary GEOSAR satellites, these transmitters do not need to wait for a LEOSAR to pass overhead and fix a Doppler bearing, and reduce the time–to–notification to as little as four minutes. Like other GPS receivers, their position accuracy is 100yd. (instead of 2nm without GPS). A third type includes the GlobalFix iPRO, which combines features of both receiver types with Dual GPS Technology. It interfaces with your onboard GPS to ensure that your LAT/LON is stored inside, allowing your precise coordinatesto transmit in the first data burst. Then its internal GPS takes over and continues transmitting.

Personal Locator Beacons:

EPIRBS are intended strictly for marine use, but Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), their smaller cousins, can be carried with you just about anywhere. They provide the same worldwide coverage as EPIRBs, and can rescue hikers, kayakers, backpackers, climbers, pilots, river rafters and hunters (among others) as well as boaters. PLBs are different from EPIRBs in some important ways. Their battery life (24hr. minimum transmit time) is often half that of an EPIRB. PLBs are not required to float or have a strobe light (but most do), and are manually deployed and activated. Like 406 EPIRBS, PLBs have an additional 121.5MHz homing signal to help planes, helicopters and other searchers find you. They also have a Morse code encryption for PLB attached to their digital signal.

We believe, as do the safety experts, that EPIRBs are for your boat, and a PLB is a “personal” beacon. A PLB is great insurance while exploring away from the mothership in your dinghy, and is a less-bulky EPIRB alternative for any small boat. The ability to be carried with you and used anywhere—with a group of hikers, on a snowmobile or in a canoe—makes a PLB a valuable and versatile lifesaving tool.

SPOT:

An updated version of SPOT, 30% smaller and 30% lighter than the original, SPOT II is equipped with better controls and an improved GPS. SPOT II has rescue beacon features, and SPOT has created a popular niche with its added communication features and lower initial cost. SPOT should not replace an EPIRB or PLB, with their automatic global links to government-run satellite rescue system. The COSPAS/SARSAT system is a result of international cooperation with an established network of satellites, ground stations, rescue agencies, etc. The system works, and has been proven during countless rescues.

Testing a EPIRBs

406 MHz EPIRBs can be tested through its self-test function, which is an integral part of the device. 406 MHz EPIRBs can also be tested inside a container designed to prevent its reception by the satellite. Testing a 406 MHz EPIRB by allowing it to radiate outside such a container is illegal.

Battery Replacement

406 MHz EPIRBs use a special type of lithium battery designed for long-term low-power consumption operation. Batteries must be replaced by the date indicated on the EPIRB label using the model specified by the manufacturer. It should be replaced by a dealer approved by the manufacturer. If the replacement battery is not the proper type, the EPIRB will not operate for the duration specified in a distress.

Register your 406 EPIRB or PLB!

It is mandatory that you register your 406 EPIRB/PLB with NOAA SARSAT, yet only 80% of our customers register their new beacons. In the U.S. you can register online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov . U.S. registration can also be completed by mail or by downloading the registration form and faxing it to NOAA SARSAT at 301–568–8649. It is free, no license is required and it is critical in making your EPIRB perform as intended. When filling out the registration form, carefully select the emergency contacts NOAA or the Coast Guard should call in case your beacon goes off. These should be individuals who are familiar with your plans, and who are most likely to be available. Failure to properly register your beacon will most likely delay the launch of a rescue mission. Also, the Coast Guard says that 94% of EPIRBs alerts are false and that registration data has enabled them to resolve 65% of the alerts prior to launching SAR operations.

International Beacon Registration Database: https://www.406registration.com/

What happens to your registration form?

The registration sheet you fill out and send in is entered into the U.S. 406 Beacon Registration Database maintained by NOAA/NESDIS. If your EPIRB is activated, your registration information will be sent automatically to the appropriate USCG SAR Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) for response. One of the first things the RCC watchstanders do is attempt to contact the owner/operator at the phone number listed in the database to determine if the vessel is underway (thus ruling out the possibility of a false alarm due to accidental activation or EPIRB malfunction), the intended route of the vessel if underway, the number of people on board, etc., from a family member. If there is no answer at this number, or no information, the other numbers listed in the database will be called to attempt to get the information described above needed to assist the RCC in responding appropriately to the EPIRB alert.

When RCC personnel contact the emergency phone numbers you provide, they will have all the information you have provided on the registration form. You should let these contacts know as much about your intended voyage as possible (i.e., intended route, stops, area you normally sail/fish/recreate, duration of trip, number of people going, etc.). The more information these contacts have, the better prepared our SAR personnel will be to react. The contacts can ask the RCC personnel contacting them to be kept informed of any developments, if they so desire.

Registration regulations

You may be fined for false activation of an unregistered EPIRB. The U.S. Coast Guard routinely refers cases involving the non-distress activation of an EPIRB (e.g., as a hoax, through gross negligence, carelessness or improper storage and handling) to the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC will prosecute cases based upon evidence provided by the Coast Guard, and will issue warning letters or notices of apparent liability for fines up to $10,000.

However, the Coast Guard has suspended forwarding non-distress activations of properly registered 406 MHz EPIRBs to the FCC, unless activation was due to hoax or gross negligence, since these search and rescue cases are less costly to prosecute.

If you purchase a new or a used 406 MHz EPIRB, you MUST register it with NOAA. If you change your boat, your address, or your primary phone number, you MUST re-register your EPIRB with NOAA. If you sell your EPIRB, make sure the purchaser re-registers the EPIRB, or you may be called by the Coast Guard if it later becomes activated.

An FCC ship station license is no longer required to purchase or carry an EPIRB.

If you lend your EPRIB to someone, they MUST register it with NOAA

The online registration site contains a section for “Additional Information.” Use this section like a float plan, and let rescuers know how many passengers are aboard and your plans for the trip. This information can be updated on a daily basis.

You can also fax another registration form documenting the new information, and the approximate time that this will be in effect, to the MCC at 1-301-568-8649.

How to register

You may register by visiting the SARSAT Beacon Registration page.

There is no charge for this service. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE.

For more information see the NOAA SARSAT Homepage.

A 406 EPIRB will dramatically improve your chances and your boat’s chances of survival in an emergency. A Personal Locator Beacon provides almost the same level of protection, in a pocket-sized package, to an individual on land or water.

If you still own an older Class A or B EPIRB, which, as of February 1, 2009, is no longer monitored by COSPAS/SARSAT, you should upgrade to a Category I or II 406MHz EPIRB. Linked to an internal or interfaced GPS receiver, 406 EPIRBs and PLBs allow instant notification of your identity and an accurate fix on your position, speeding the launch of a full-scale search and rescue effort. One thing is for sure, however: You must do your part in registering your EPIRB/PLB and keeping the emergency contact information up to date, so rescuers can validate the authenticity of the distress signal.

Alert*** FEBRUARY 1, 2009 Cospas-Sarsat ceased coverage

of 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz Emergency Beacons

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Pilots are reminded and encouraged to monitor 121.5 MHz from their cockpit to listen for other aircraft that may be in distress.