Quickline USA, which offers innovative products for mooring, anchoring and many other boating needs, has joined us as Mad Mariner's latest advertiser.

Quickline offers some unique products, including the Quickline Flat Rope & Reel, a stainless steel reel that bolts to a stanchion and dispenses flat line "” either Dynemma or polyester "” in a way that prevents fouling. The reel is available in multiple sizes and the line can be used for towing, light anchoring and other duties.

Quickline also offers Ultra anchors and anchoring products, including a swivel, trip hook and chain grab, which is available separately or as part of a bridle configuration. All Ultra products are made of highly-polished stainless steel. As the company says, "why settle for a dull, galvanized anchor?"

The company also offers Yale cordage, Sovereign BBQs, Pelican cases and many other products.

For those interested in innovative gear, Quickline is well worth a look. The company displays at many major boat shows, and is online at http://quickline.us/index.asp.