Inshore cruisers wanting a jacket that is just as waterproof as its offshore counterparts need look no further. The secret is in its GORE-TEX® 2-Layer construction. A quick-drying, tear- and abrasion-resistant outer layer and a breathable inner layer that allows perspiration to exit are bonded to a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane. Then all the seams are taped to stop water intrusion. The result? High-performance protection from squalls, spray, breaking waves and every other way Mother Ocean tries to throw water your way. Other features that make this jacket the one you’ll reach for include a non-binding articulated design, a contoured silhouette to reduce windage, quick-drying brushed mesh collar lining, two-way storm flap with drainage channel over the two-way, non-corrosive center front zipper, internal Dartex storm cuffs with hook-and-loop external wrist adjusters, back waist adjustment channel, shockcord hem adjuster, life jacket attachment loops, nylon seat reinforcement and pockets with water-resistant zippers. Completing the comfort components is a hi-visibility foldaway hood with one-handed adjusters so you can snug it down tight without taking your hand off the tiller. Imported.

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