Even though The Weather Channel is predicting no end in sight for the Arctic Blast, SavvyBoater is predicting melting ice around boats and docks that are protected with a Kasco Marine De-Icer or a Powerhouse Ice Eater.

New Lower Prices! No need to shop around. You'll find the best prices on all Kasco Marine and Powerhouse de-icing products at SavvyBoater.com -- Just when you need it most.

Fast Delivery! All items are in stock and ready to ship to you same day from our warehouses in Maryland.

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Find Replacement Parts & Accessories

Keep your De-Icer running in optimum condition. SavvyBoater carries accessories and replacement parts for both Kasco Marine De-Icers and Powerhouse Ice Eaters, including power cords, thermostats, and propellers.

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Tell your friends or neighbors that might be worried about protecting their waterfront from ice damage, about the great deals on Kasco De-Icers and Powerhouse Ice Eaters. They will be glad you did. 

If you have questions about de-icing or need help selecting the right product, we are here to help. Call us toll free at 866-560-1330, or chat live with a customer service representative.

You will also find informative articles and guidelines for purchasing and installing de-icers on our website.

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Give a unique gift this year that your boater or sailor will continue to enjoy for a lifetime. Savvyboater.com has a large collection of the finest nautical gifts. All items are designed with precision craftsmanship and combine classic style with functionality to enhance the decor of any cockpit, bridge, cabin, home, or office.

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Christmas Gift Special!
All Weems & Plath Gift items are shipped standard as 3 Day Express. Express Shipping is FREE on all these items over $100.

>>> Ship Bells
Ring in the New Year in style with a high quality polished brass or nickel finish ship bell from Weems & Plath. Bells range in size from 4” to 12”, and include a handsome nautical lanyard and mounting hardware. 8.5” and 12” bells meet the US Coast Guard requirement for larger commercial vessels.

>>> Clocks & Instruments
For a gift your boater will appreciate and enjoy year round, choose from a wide selection of handsomely styled Nautical clocks and weather instruments, including thermometers, barometers and hygrometers.

>>> Chart Weights
Help your boater stay on course with a solid forged brass chart weight guaranteed not to tarnish or show fingerprints, and styled with either 5x magnification, quartz clock, compass, or thermometer.

>>> Lamps
Light up the décor of your boater’s cockpit, bridge, cabin, home, or office with a beautiful nautical lamp. Crafted of solid cast brass, it is sure to be a gift they will treasure.

>>> Stormglasses
For your boater with an appreciation for the truly unique, surprise them with a Stormglass. This mysterious weather predictor will be proudly displayed by its owner and create intrigue from all who see it.

>>> For the Future Fisherman
Have fun teaching your future fisherman how to cast like a pro with Backyard Bass. Simply place the Backyard Bass on the ground or float them in a pond. Catch one of the fish with your casting plug and reel it in – just like real fishing!! Used by angler educators, clubs and families throughout the USA. NOTE: The Backyard Bass ships via FedEx Ground. Please call 866-560-1330 for a quote on expedited shipping.

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Biggest Sale of the Year on Carver Boat Covers & Biminis

Place your order by November 30 to take advantage of these great savings:

• Save an additional 10% off our already low prices! Use Coupon Code NOVEMBER-SAVINGS in the shopping cart coupon window.
• FREE shipping on items over $100
• FREE set of Tie downs with you new cover
  (a $35 value)

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Deicers & Ice Eaters

Now is a great time to save on Kasco Marine Deicers and Powerhouse Ice Eaters. These products will protect your boat or dock all winter long by preventing ice from forming on the water’s surface. Install one now to prevent costly ice damage and save up to 35%!

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Recently Added
Nautical Gifts Just in Time for Christmas Shopping

Find the perfect gift for the boater or sailor on your list. Choose from a collection of quality nautical gifts by Weems & Plath that they will enjoy for a lifetime. As our gift to you, we have upgraded our standard shipping on these gift items to 3-day express. On items over $100 -- shipping is FREE!

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Protect your Boat Interior from Mold and Mildew

Save over 20% on a DryWave air dryer in November and keep your boat interior protected all winter long. Designed for cool, moist climates, DryWave gently warms and drys the air in enclosed areas to prevent moisture buildup which leads to mold and mildew damage.

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November usually is the time when we can’t procrastinate any longer about putting our beloved boats away for winter. When this time comes every year, it means being proactive about keeping your boat and dock in good shape for next year, while it is not being used. Whether you need a new boat cover or deicer, our November Sale is the first place you will want to look for great savings.

This month you will be able to save an additional 10% on Carver boat covers and bimini tops with coupon code NOVEMBER-SAVINGS. This is in addition to free shipping for Carver boat covers and bimini tops over $99!   If you order your Carver cover in November, we will also throw in a free set of tie downs – a $35 value.

If you decide to purchase a new Carver boat cover or just want to keep your current boat cover in good shape, the DryWave is a great product to protect against moisture build up inside your boat; and prevent mold or mildew growth. Right now you can save 20% on standard DryWaves and DryWave 100s. The DryWave air dryer is also great for RVs, cabins and homes. You’ll save 20% on Drywaves this month at SavvyBoater.com!

If you are one of the few who rejects the idea of not boating in cold weather. Then we have a great product now on sale for you. Xtreme Heaters help keep your boat ready to use. Putting one of these in your engine compartment or bilge will help protect your boat engine from freeze damage. Receive free shipping and save 10% on Xtreme Heaters now during the November sale.

Now is also a great time to save on a Kasco Marine Deicer or a Powerhouse Ice Eater at the best prices of the season. Get one installed before winter hits and you will have no worries. These products are great for keeping your dock protected and preventing damage from ice, right out of the box. Act now and you can save up to 35% on select deicer products.

Get ready for those end of the season camping, hunting or fishing trips with a new High Performance Marine Cooler or a rugged Portable Electric Freezer.

For the Month of September, we are offering free shipping on select Engel Portable fridge / Freezer units as well as  Yeti Tundra coolers, Yeti Roadie Travel size coolers and the Yeti Sherpa at Closeout savings.

Engel freezers currently on special include:

• Engel 14 qt. Cooler & Freezer model 12 volt MRFD-015D
• Engel 14 qt. Freezer & Warmer model  12 volt MHFD-015E
• Engel 40 qt.  12v/24v & 110v electric marine cooler MR040F-U1
• Engel MT17, MT 27, MT35, & MT45 Portable freezers

We've got some hot deals for August!  We are featuring a free shipping special on high Performance Ice Chests and Marine Coolers by Yeti Coolers.  While they cost a little more than ordinary coolers, serious sportsmen know that their Yeti Cooler is a great value.  Want to know more about what makes High Performance Coolers better?  See our article "Are High Performance Coolers Really Worth the Price?"

Our intrductory special on solar lighted Aqua Lantern Buoys continues through the end of the month.  These attractive buoys charge on 4 hours of sun, then last up to 20 hours with high intensity LED lights that can be seen up to 3/4 miles away.  Choose from colored marker buoys and white and blue mooring buoys.  

We are offering free shipping on Boat Covers, Boat Propellers and Bimini Tops over $99.  Check out all of our specials on boating supplies in our Current Specials section

Our Free Shipping Sale on Boat Covers, Boat Propellers and Bimini Tops over $99 has proven so popular, we've extended the savings through June. 

Now is a great time to pick up that new Bimini to protect your family against the sun during your summer outings.  Spend more fun time on the water with the sun protection a bimini top will provide.

We've got great prices on traditional Bimini Tops and our Bimini Top Finder for a recommendation for your boat.  If you got a Pontoon Boat, check our selection of Square Tube Pontoon Bimini Tops made specifically for your pontoon boat.  We also offer the Carver Universal Tower Bimini Top that mount to your wakeboard tower with no drilling required. 

Remember, most Bimini Tops will be made to order because of the wide selection of sizes and materials available to you.  Please plan for a minimum of 5 business days for your Bimini Top to be manufactured.  Once it is ready, it will ship directly from the USA manufacturer to you.  Buy it this month and get Free Shipping!

Save on Boat Covers, Bimini Tops and Boat Propellers this month.  Choose from hundreds of quality Solas Boat Propellers and get free shipping on any prop over $99.  Choose from over 2500 custom and semi-custom boat covers with free shipping, or protect your family from the sun with a new bimini top and save $30 or more on shipping.

As always, SavvyBoater staffers are always happy to help you find exactly what you're looking for a guaranteed low prices.

Solas Boat Propellers and Taylor Boat Covers

For April, we are offering free shipping on Solas Propellers and both custom and semi-custom Taylor Boat Covers.  That is a savings of up to $30 over our already low prices on these quality products.

Bimini Tops

As mentioned in the previous post on Bimini Tops, we offered free shipping to christen our new 2 click bimini top finder.  It's been so popular, we decided to extend the free shipping through the month of April, so check out our Bimini Tops Section for savings on traditional round tube Bimini Tops, square tube Pontoon Bimini Tops and special Tower Bimini Tops designed to mount on your wakeboard tower.

Polyform Buoys and Fenders

We are also offering special prices with up to $20 off on the popular Polyform A Series Buoy.  Our special wholesale pricing on the commercial grade Polyform F Series boat fenders can save you up to $100 off.  See why the Navy, Coast Guard, ferry systems, police departments and both commercial and pleasure boaters shop SavvyBoater.com for their boat fender needs. 

Coast Guard Requests Use 911, not "*CG" on Your Cell 

With the exception of Alaska, the US Coast Guard is asking mariners to stop using the "*CG" speed dial for emergencies. If you are using a cell to report an emergency use the standard 911 emergency number.  Apparently the issue is that this features is not handled consistently across the country and there is a real possibility hat the calls could get misdirected..  Read the full article at the Coast Guard Boating safety website.

The SARSAT System Switched to 406MHz February 1, 2009

After a lengthy transition period, the various agencies managing the SARSAT (Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking) that locates and alerts authorities of EPIRB or ELT activations.  The older versions, operating on 121.5 or 243MHz are no longer suppoerted as of February 1, 2009.  The new system provides much greater accuracy and fewer false alerts.  For more information, see the Official NOAA Brochure explaining the change and Read the Article from NOAA.

The upshot?  If you are still using an EPRIB or ELT on the old frequencies, get a new one.  If you aren't sure, check.  Your life could depend on it.

Our Happy Holidays Sale is in full swing, offering the best prices of the season on select products, just when you need them most. 

Our sale on PowerHouse Ice Eater De-icers was so popular we've extended it.  Save up to 40% on this best selling line of in-water dock de-icers.

This inspired us to slash prices up to 35% on our line of Kasco Marine De-icers too.  These rugged marine de-icers are packed with over 40 years of experience, and according to one of the service people we talk to; it isn't uncommon to have machines that are over 20 years old in for servicing.  Given the harsh conditions these units operate in, that is a testament to their durability.

Xtreme Heaters Engine Compartment Heaters are powerful little heaters designed to let you keep your boat operational all winter in moderate climates, and often used to further protect delicate engine and circulation systems on winterized boats in more extreme climates.  Certified by the US Coast Guard for safe use in engine compartments, Xtreme Heaters are the smart alternative for providing heat to your engine compartment.  Save now with the lowest prices of the season and Free Shipping too!

We are also offering free shipping on Taylor Made custom and semi-custom boat covers.  When you combine that with our industry leading low prices on these popular covers, it is a hard deal to beat.

Looking for great gift ideas for the boater or sportsman on you holiday shopping list?  Check out our Gift Guide.  Ideas range from stocking stuffers like the amazingly useful Top-Snapper Canvas snap tool, or the Backyard Bass Casting Game, to gifts that say "You're Really Special" like the new Yeti Tundra High Performance Coolers.

You may have noticed that we have recently added the Xtreme Heater Marine Engine Compartment Heaters to our line up.  Now we've put them on sale just in time for you to pick one up and protect your boat.  Whether you need to keep your boat in working order year around, or just want to add a little additional freeze protection to the sensitive areas of you boat, Xtreme Heaters Engine Compartment Heater may be the answer for you.

These compact efficient heaters are designed to keep you engine compartment above freezing temperatures.  Coast Guard certified for use in engine compartments, they provide a safe alternative to space heaters or trouble lights.  In addition to being designed and tested spark free, they also employ a technology that assures they won't malfunction and "run away" beyond safe temperatures, even if the thermostat malfunctions.  

In addition to engine compartment and bilge heating, they can also be used to protect compartments housing pipes and circulatory systems in larger boats or RVs.  

Buy yours today while prices are the lowest of the season and get free shipping too!  

Just in time for Halloween, world class catfish anglers will be dredging up monsters of the deep.  The Duracats Catfish Angling Tournament culminates in the 2008 Duracats Championship to be held in Mount Vernon Indiana on October 25 and 26.  Visit the Duracats Web Site for more details on the upcoming event.  If you get a chance, stop by and see what they've brought in.

We are pleased to support the professional catfish angling community through the Duracats and ACATS tournaments.  It is always a pleasure to associate with these master anglers, and get their feedback on the products we offer.  The tournaments are strictly catch and release and members do a lot of work in enhancing and protecting the fisheries and waterways of the area.  We are always pleased to be able to support sportsmen and women who enjoy the bounties of nature, while offering respect and stewardship to our limited natural resources.