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Defender Explore is our hub for all things boating. Whether you sail, cruise, fish, or just enjoy spending time on the water, we’re on the same journey.
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More Than A Chartplotter - Sailing Edition
Today’s multifunction displays offer far more than just charting and navigational tools.
Storm Preparation
Learn how to keep yourself and your boat safe in stormy conditions.
What is CHIRP?
CHIRP technology provides more information for display in recreational and commercial fish finders, to chart plotters, side scan sonar, and radar units.
Windlass Selection Guide
The correct windlass will allow you to sleep well at anchor knowing if needed you can quickly and safely retrieve your anchor and reset it out of harms way.
More Than A Chartplotter - Fishing Edition
Today’s multifunction displays integrated with network sonar modules turn your display into a fishing powerhouse.
Onboard Flag Etiquette
Your guide to properly display flags on your boat to dress it up!
Why Do I Need Anodes?
You need anodes on your engine and other underwater metals, like running gear, to protect against galvanic corrosion.
Mooring Tackle - A Primer
Establishing a mooring and assembling the appropriate mooring tackle to keep your boat safe in all conditions is serious business.
Determining Rope Strength
Not all ropes are created equal when it comes to breaking strength and not all ropes on a boat require the same breaking strength.
Gill
Let Gill keep you comfortable and looking good while underway.
Lewmar
Since 1946, Lewmar has been making spending time on the water as easy and stress-free as possible by designing and manufacturing innovative and reliable products of the highest quality.
Raymarine
Raymarine's wide array of marine electronics are renowned for their ease-of-use, rugged design, and reliability.
Isotherm Marine Refrigeration
Isotherm, a proven leader in marine refrigeration, is specified by over 160 major boat builders around the world.
Polyform
Polyform boat fenders and buoys are manufactured in the USA and recognized in ports and marinas across the world.
B&G
Whether you're sailing with friends and family, campaigning on offshore circuits, cruising the islands or exploring the Arctic, B&G is your go-to choice for onboard electronics.