The new ChartPak keep your charts dry and safe from rain, soggy cockpits, spilled drinks and wet cabin soles. Made of heavy waterproof nylon-pack cloth and marine-grade vinyl, they also have enough mass to stop them from blowing away. Putting winch handles on top of soggy charts in the cockpit is a fine maritime tradition, but one that the ChartPak can help you dispense with.


There are two sizes available that will handle marine atlases and NOAA charts: 14-1/2-inch-by-16-inch and 16-inch-by-19-inch. Retail prices are $15.97 and $19.97.


PakTek's other products include "industrial strength" day packs, mesh bags, electronics bags and brief cases. All perfect for protecting your possessions from you and your crew. For more information: PakTek 7307 82nd Street Court, Tacoma, WA 98498. Phone (253) 584-4914 or visit www.toolpak.com.