Great finds
Published 9:00 pm Saturday, June 10, 2006
Popeye’s Marine and Kayak Center started as a small marine retail shop at the Everett Marina about 10 years ago – all but tucked away at 814 13th St. off Marine View Drive.
Today the store is bustling with longtime owner Dean Sevon at the helm, selling kayaks, paint for wooden boats, sailboat hardware and even fancy portholes.
Nonboaters, however, needn’t be scared away, especially those on the hunt for marine-themed Father’s Day gifts. Kayaking classes are also available for $50 each. If that weren’t enough, Sevon and his staff just opened a second location, Popeye’s Village Boat Store, 2507 Broadway, featuring a variety of inflatable boats and dinghies as well as brand-name kayaking gear. See www.popeyesmarine.com or call 425-339-9479 for more details.
Lighten up: Harness the power of the sun with these solar-powered LED lights. They clamp easily onto a boat or deck and deliver eight hours of light per charge ($29.95 each).
The Power Stove: You provide the fuel and this collapsible, lightweight propane burner ($109.95) delivers up to 65,000 BTUs (units of heat). It’s best used on a dock or open ground – not on your boat.
Fill your crab bucket: Catch your own Dungeness crab this summer with this stainless steel Jolly Good Trap Co. kayak crab trap ($64.95). It easily folds down flat for quick storage. Larger sizes are available, too.
Cast away: Yes, even fishing gear has gone ultralight with these compact poles from Emmrod, featuring springy coils that deliver long casts without the long poles. They’re ideal for kayak fishing or for casting in tight quarters. Try the open-faced spinning reel on a cork handle for $79.95 (left) or a casting pole with a die-cast metal handle for $59.95.
Dry out: Waterproof, air-permeable, roll-top-closure sacks can be used for boating or backpacking in the rain. This size-small Sea to Summit compression sack ($26.95) can be filled with10 liters of stuff and squished down to a 3.3-liter ball of wonder.
Water goggles: Use your binoculars with wild abandon in the rain or on the water with a waterproof pair from the folks at Optisan, who have included a case, an anti-sink strap and a built-in compass ($89.95).
Dive time: Who doesn’t need a 71/2-inch-tall solid-brass diver’s helmet table clock? Of course, at $164.95, it’s your call.
