Western Marine & Transat Marine

06/21/2026

Get your Pup Planks before we sell out!

Pup Planks by Solstice are perfect for anywhere your pet likes to swim! 🐶 🌊

A safe solution for all pups, including large & senior dogs. The Solstice Pup Plank is the original inflatable dog ramp for boats, docks, and pools — built with a deep weighted-mesh entry and integrated steps that give every dog a natural, claw-friendly incline from the water to the deck.

✅ No More Lifting Wet, Heavy Dogs
✅ Confident Water Entry - Every Time
✅ Extra-Stable, Slip-Resistant Design

SOLSTICE PUP PLANKS are distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find a retailer near you.

06/19/2026

Goodbye school, Hello Summer! ☀️ 🌊

Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach and whatever else summer brings!

Have a fun, wonderful, and safe summer with the family - Adventure Awaits! 🏔 🚤

06/18/2026

Soft sand, meet your match. The C-Tug Kayak & Canoe Trolley with SandTrakz Wheels is the kayak cart built to haul heavy loads over the kind of terrain that makes other carts beg for mercy. SandTrakz wheels mimic pneumatic tires with a soft outer compression zone that spreads the load and reduces sink, letting you glide over beaches, mud flats, and riverbanks without digging in or bogging down. No punctures, no inflation, no breakdowns. Just load up and roll out.

The cart itself assembles in seconds—no tools, no loose parts—and holds up to 260 pounds of gear with zero flex or wobble. The non-slip hull pads adjust to fit everything from sea kayaks to fishing rigs, and the reinforced kickstand makes solo loading simple. When you’re done, break it down and stash it inside your hatch. Built to go where your vehicle can’t—and tough enough to keep going long after your boots give up.

✅ Dismantles in under 20 seconds
✅ Fits inside kayak hatch
✅ Tool-free assembly
✅ Puncture-free SandTrakz wheels
✅ Lightweight at 10 lbs. and easy to handle, 170 lbs. static loading
✅ Reinforced composite material
✅ Thermo-bonded elastomeric hull pads
✅ Stainless steel reinforced axles, 9 ft strap with heavy-duty buckle
✅ Adjustable kick-stand

C-TUG is distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find a C-TUG retailer near you.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Get your Pup Planks before we sell out!

Pup Planks by Solstice give dog owners peace of mind and endless fun for their pups!

The dog ramp your dog has been waiting for. The Solstice Pup Plank is the original inflatable dog ramp for boats, docks, and pools — built with a deep weighted-mesh entry and integrated steps that give every dog a natural, claw-friendly incline from the water to the deck.

🐶 No More Lifting Wet, Heavy Dogs
🐶 Confident Water Entry - Every Time
🐶 Extra-Stable, Slip-Resistant Design

SOLSTICE PUP PLANKS are distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find a retailer near you.

06/16/2026

Modern vessels run two main data protocols: NMEA 0183 (serial, legacy) and NMEA 2000 (CAN bus, modern). While neither protocol was originally designed for Ethernet networking, modern gateway devices now make it possible to distribute marine data across an entire vessel network far more efficiently, reducing cabling complexity while improving flexibility and scalability. This lets a single instrument feed chartplotters, navigation software, and logging systems across the whole vessel network simultaneously.

The Key takeaways:
➡️ NMEA 0183 travels over Ethernet via TCP or UDP, typically on port 10110. Use TCP for single clients, UDP for broadcasting to multiple devices.
➡️ NMEA 2000 requires a dedicated gateway device to translate CAN bus data to IP — it cannot be connected directly.
➡️ Put instruments on a dedicated subnet or VLAN, use static IPs or DHCP reservations, and never expose NMEA servers directly to the internet.
➡️ Wired Ethernet for helm and autopilot; Wi-Fi is fine for secondary displays and monitoring.
➡️ In mixed-manufacturer setups, a standalone N2K gateway (such as the Actisense W2K-2 for wireless, or PRO-NDC-1E2K for wired) is more reliable than depending on an MFD to share bus data.

Inside this guide, Josh from Actisense covers:
✅ Why traditional serial connections create limitations on board
✅ How NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 can be bridged onto Ethernet
✅ The role of TCP, UDP, and dedicated NMEA gateways
✅ Best practices for secure and reliable vessel network design
✅ When to use wired Ethernet vs Wi-Fi

Here is your guide to modern marine network integration ⤵️ https://actisense.com/news/how-to-share-nmea-0183-and-nmea-2000-data-over-ethernet/

Actisense (Active Research Ltd) is distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find an ACTISENSE retailer near you.

06/16/2026

Martyr takes the guesswork out of corrosion protection with a complete anode kit that protects your boat like no other!

Kits Include ➡️ All anodes required for your particular engine, hardware required, and instructions

Martyr is the only manufacturer that offers all three alloys that protect your boat from corrosion in saltwater, brackish water, and freshwater.

🔗 Use the Anode Kider Kit link here to find the right kit for your engine: https://martyranodes.com/anode-kit-finder/

🎥 Watch Here to see how to replace sacrificial anodes on a boat, both on land and on water: https://youtu.be/HSKcINHVFEo

MARTYR & CMP GROUP PRODUCTS are distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find a CMP retailer near you.

06/14/2026

Spinlock's Deckvest LITE & LITE+, always keeping you safe out on the water, No Matter Where Your Adventure Takes You!

The Deckvest LITE is Spinlock's compact, lightweight and colourful lifejacket for sailing, watersports, ribs, powerboats, fishing, angling, kayaking and more.

Deckvest LITE+ features an integrated deck safety harness for that extra protection on deck during rough seas.

⛵️ Available in 6 different colours
⛵️ Designed for the perfect fit - every time
⛵️ Lightweight low profile
⛵️ Durable honeycomb ripstop cover fabric
⛵️ Automatic inflation lifejacket

SPINLOCK is distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find a SPINLOCK retailer near you.

06/13/2026

The Upgrade Kit PRO is designed for boat owners who already have a Zipwake system installed and want to take advantage of the next generation of dynamic trim control. A Zipwake Upgrade Kit lets you transition your existing Standard S or E Series Dynamic Trim Control System to the next-generation Zipwake Pro Series. It enables interceptor blade actuation speeds up to five times faster, alongside advanced features like Active Pitch Control, active roll control, and wake shaping.

Key Features & What's Included
✅ The upgrade kits are designed to reuse your boat's existing major wiring, helm control panel, and main interceptor housings, saving you a full system replacement
✅ New Distribution Unit: The main module is replaced to support faster processing and advanced software capabilities
✅ Pro Servo Units: Includes redesigned, heavy-duty stainless steel servos
✅ PRO Software Update: Unlocks features like Active Pitch Control (for seastate changes), roll offset, and wake shaping
✅ Faster Actuation: Full stroke is achieved in 0.3 seconds

Installation & Compatibility
↔️ The swap is relatively straightforward and cost-effective compared to buying an entirely new system.
↔️ Existing CANbus cables and power feeds can be reused.
↔️ Only the front plates of your interceptors need to be removed to swap the servos.
↔️ Your existing helm displays/keypads remain functional after a simple firmware update.

See here for helpful video showing the Zipwake Upgrade kit PRO Installation: https://vimeo.com/1184082476?fl=pl&fe=cm

ZIPWAKE is distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find a ZIPWAKE retailer near you.

06/12/2026

Don't Lose It!! 🎣 It's all fun and games while you are out on the water until you lose your favourite lure or pliers, or even your coffee thermos!

Scotty Fishing Products is here to save the day with their assortment of gear caddies and trays to stay organized on the water this summer.

SCOTTY is distributed by Western Marine & Transat Marine in Canada. Visit www.westernmarine.com to find a SCOTTY retailer near you.