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When the bow can't hear the helm, hand signals get missed, tempers flare, and boats get dinged. With 2Talk headsets, you talk it through in a normal voice: \"Two more feet... hold it there... line's on.\" You both know exactly what's happening, and you arrive calm and still on speaking terms. That's why cruisers call them \"Marriage Savers.\" And at less than the cost of a single gelcoat repair, they pay for themselves the first time they prevent one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolyn Shearlock, founder of The Boat Galley and a 17-year liveaboard cruiser, has used three different types of headsets over the years and considers the 2Talk the best for most cruising couples and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Boaters Love Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocking, anchoring, locks, and mast work:\u003c\/strong\u003e the helm and the bow stay in constant, calm contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTalk naturally:\u003c\/strong\u003e hands-free and voice-activated, with no push-to-talk button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful beyond the boat, too:\u003c\/strong\u003e any time two people need to talk hands-free over wind and noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets the 2Talk Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn both headsets on and start talking. No fussy, time-consuming pairing steps, which matters to everyone and doubly so if one of you isn't a techie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-free (yes, we said it already, but it's that important):\u003c\/strong\u003e no buttons to push to talk, so both hands stay on the wheel and the lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehind-the-neck fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e stays put when you look down and works with hats, glasses, and sunglasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat water resistance for rainy days:\u003c\/strong\u003e handles rain, spray, and splashes (not waterproof or submersible).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Noise Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear conversations over wind and engine noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo belt pack or antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e to snag on lines or get in the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-world range:\u003c\/strong\u003e while the theoretical range is farther, expect about 100 to 120 feet aboard a typical boat, enough for bow to helm on most cruising boats. More metal between you, such as a steel or aluminum hull or a metal deckhouse, cuts that further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong battery life:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 hours of talk time and 7 days standby, and a full charge by USB in about 1.5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable volume\u003c\/strong\u003e with + and – buttons for quiet anchorages or noisy engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable\u003c\/strong\u003e to 3 or 4 headsets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2Talk or SPH10?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are built on Sena's marine intercom platform. The 2Talk is the newer headset: easier to use with auto-pairing and fewer buttons, more rugged, better in rain and spray, and lower priced than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.theboatgalley.com\/products\/sph10-intercom-communication-headset-for-boaters\"\u003eSena SPH10\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the SPH10 if you're adding to an SPH10 set you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 2Talk headsets with foam earpiece and mic covers installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne spare set of foam earpiece and mic covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted quick start guide and full instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they stay on when I look down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely! The band goes behind your neck instead of over your head, so the headset stays in place when you bend or look down, and it fits under a hat and with glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're more water-resistant than the SPH10, so rain, spray, and splashes are fine. They aren't waterproof, so don't submerge them. That's one reason we like the behind-the-neck design: the headset won't fall overboard when you look down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they work with hearing aids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 2Talk is compatible with most hearing aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan we add a third or fourth person?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. For a third person, add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.theboatgalley.com\/products\/2talk-single-bluetooth-headset-boaters\"\u003e2Talk single headset\u003c\/a\u003e. For four people, get two pairs. Added headsets need to be paired once. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OYoD_8MaHzc\"\u003eWatch the video\u003c\/a\u003e to see how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the 2Talk pair with my cell phone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for calls and music. The included instruction manual shows how to pair it with your phone. Bluetooth handles one connection at a time, so the intercom and the phone don't work at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the 2Talk work with my existing SPH10 headsets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 2Talk won't work with SPH10 headsets. To add to an SPH10 set, buy another \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.theboatgalley.com\/products\/sph10-intercom-communication-headset-for-boaters\"\u003eSPH10\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e built on Sena's marine intercom platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e headset to headset, auto-pairing, full-duplex (both talk at once)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone:\u003c\/strong\u003e permanent boom mic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cruising Solutions","offers":[{"title":"2 headsets + 1 set spare foam mic covers \u0026 ear pieces + storage case","offer_id":50290961350794,"sku":"TBG-2Talk Pair","price":334.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/5544\/7946\/files\/2TalkCase_eaa2863b-522e-48a3-becc-0fc695b1743d.jpg?v=1775797846"},{"product_id":"breeze-bandit","title":"Breeze Bandit 4-Way Wind Scoop","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Breeze Bandit is a tall, four-chamber omnidirectional wind scoop that catches the faintest breeze from any direction and funnels it straight down your hatch, keeping the cabin livable in hot weather with no power required. At anchor, on a mooring, or at the dock, it keeps fresh air flowing even as the boat swings or the wind shifts, so you are not getting up at 2 a.m. to reset it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatches wind from any direction: the panels facing the wind open automatically, so there is no re-aiming as the boat swings or the wind shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks at anchor, on a mooring, or at a dock, with no power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits hatches up to 21\" x 21\" or 24\" x 18\", and adjusts to 24\" x 24\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHangs from a halyard and fastens to four snaps on the inside of the hatch. It is designed for sailboats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with many hatch screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases from inside the cabin when a squall hits: unsnap it, close the hatch, and it blows free on the halyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas no poles or hoops, and stows small in its drawstring pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a printed installation guide and four stainless steel snaps with 5\/8\" screws; shorter options are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStands about 6 feet tall, in navy blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically lasts 9 to 12 months of full-time tropical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Four-Way Design Works Better\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost wind scoops only work when the boat sits in exactly the same position relative to the breeze, which almost never lasts. Current, wind shifts, gusts, and waves move you out of line: small changes cut the airflow, and big ones stop it entirely until you go on deck and re-aim the scoop. The Breeze Bandit's four-chamber design solves that. As the boat swings at anchor, or the wind shifts around a boat held still at the dock, the panels facing the wind open automatically, so full airflow keeps coming with no adjustment from you. That's why it funnels far more air below than traditional wind scoops. It is the difference between ventilation that works in theory and ventilation that works all night in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, Quiet, and Easy to Stow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not collapse in light air:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lightweight panels open on even a faint breeze and direct it down the hatch, instead of luffing and falling flat the way a single-direction scoop does when the boat turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo rigid poles or hoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e nothing fussy to assemble, nothing to break or lose, and it stows in a much smaller space than a scoop with poles. It sets up from soft fabric, webbing, and a halyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet and stable:\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforced flat webbing along the sides keeps it taut so it holds its shape in a building breeze without flogging or rattling you awake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrops in Seconds When a Squall Hits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen rain or a squall rolls through, you release four interior snaps from inside the cabin and close the hatch, all without going on deck in the wet. The scoop stays tethered to the halyard and simply blows free until the weather passes. When it clears, you go up, reattach the four snaps, and you are back to full airflow in seconds, with no complete re-rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Stand Up to the Tropics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical sun and constant breeze are hard on any fabric, so plan on replacing a hard-working scoop every 9 to 12 months in places like the Sea of Cortez, the Florida Keys, or the Bahamas, and every 6 to 9 months in the trade-wind belt. Many full-time cruisers keep a spare aboard so they never lose a night of airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHatch fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits square hatches up to 21\" x 21\" or rectangular hatches up to 24\" x 18\", and can be adjusted to fit hatches up to 24\" x 24\" by releasing the bight in the snap webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e hangs from a halyard and secures with four interior snaps for a taut, stable shape; a short line or bungee to a rail keeps it from swaying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSailboats and powerboats:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is designed to hang from a sailboat halyard. 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