Latitudes & Attitudes TV: Boat Show
13 Episodes
Over several seasons of Latitudes & Attitudes TV, Bob Bitchin included an "I Found It at the Boat Show" segment in each episode reviewing marine products. We are excerpting these segments for this series to make them easier for you to find and reference.
You can stream all 5 seasons (65 full episodes) of Latitudes & Attitudes TV here on SailFlix.
https://www.sailflix.com/latitudes-attitudes-tv
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02:09Episode 1
LATV-S5:53 - Wallas Heater/Cookstove
Episode 1
Bob Bitchin reviews the Wallas heater/cookstove.
You can stream all 5 seasons (65 full episodes) of Latitudes & Attitudes TV here on SailFlix. https://www.sailflix.com/latitudes-attitudes-tv
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02:58Episode 2
LATV-S5-54: Manson Anchor
Episode 2
Bob reviews the Manson Anchor in New Zealand at the Auckland International Boat Show.
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02:29Episode 3
LATV-S5-55: V-Lock
Episode 3
Bob reviews V-LOCK, a universal mounting system for boat gear at the Miami International Boat Show.
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02:46Episode 4
LATV-S5-56: TackTick Instruments
Episode 4
Bob reviews TackTick wireless marine instruments at the Miami International Boat Show.
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02:06Episode 5
LATV-S5-57: Coppercoat
Episode 5
At the Annapolis Sailboat Show, Bob Bitchin reviews Coppercoat, a copper-epoxy antifouling system claiming a minimum 10 year effectiveness against hard growth.
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02:03Episode 6
LATV-S5-58: WinchRite
Episode 6
Aboard his pilot house cutter, Darren O'Brien from Latitudes & Attitudes reviews the WinchRite, a rechargeable, battery powered electric winch handle powerful enough to trim your genoa and raise your main - all at the touch of a button.
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01:37Episode 7
LATV-S5-59: SolarLight
Episode 7
Aboard his boat, Darren O'Brien from Latitudes & Attitudes TV demonstrates the SolarLight, a hybrid battery-solar powered flashlight. It uses lithium batteries, LED bulbs, and its own solar panel for long life.
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02:44Episode 8
LATV-S5-60: SnakeMate
Episode 8
At the Pacific Strictly Sail Boat Show, Bob Bitchin reviews the SnakeMate, a waterproof endoscopic camera for viewing hard-to-see areas above and below the water. Attachments allow you to look around corners and even retrieve small objects.
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02:07Episode 9
LATV-S5-61: DripLess Shaft Seal
Episode 9
At Strictly Sail Pacific in Oakland, CA, Bob Bitchin reviews the Ronibsen dripless shaft seal that replaces a standard stuffing box. The unit includes a reservoir and hose that injects ATF, automatic transmission fluid, into a bronze bearing housing to lubricate the shaft.
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03:38Episode 10
LATV-S5-62: SmartPlug
Episode 10
At the Miami Boat Show, Bob Bitchin reviews SmartPlug, a shore power plugin system that's easier to connect and more secure. Bigger pins provide more efficient electrical contact and reduce heat. The pins are self-cleaning to prevent corrosion.
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03:16Episode 11
LATV-S5-63: Synthetic Standing Rigging
Episode 11
At the Annapolis Sailboat Show, Bob Bitchin reviews Colligo Marine's lighter synthetic standing rigging that replaces standard wire rigging. Synthetic rope allows a higher righting moment and more sail area, Stretch is the same as steel. Colligo Marine also uses its synthetic rope with its line ...
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02:26Episode 12
LATV-S5-64: CoolBlue Refrigeration
Episode 12
At the Strictly Sail Boat Show in Oakland, CA, Bob Bitchin reviews the CoolBlue refrigeration system from Technautics. It features a true holding plate that doesn't constantly cycle on and off. In turn, this greatly reduces power consumption. The system contains enough coolant eliminating the nee...
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03:28Episode 13
LATV-S5-65: XMWX Satellite Weather
Episode 13
At the Miami Boat Show, Bob Bitchin reviews XMXW Satellite Weather that delivers timely and accurate sea state conditions right to your helm 24 by 7 through XM satellites. The system consists of an antenna, receiver, and display interface.