When using a deck brush or boat hook, the only thing worse than losing it overboard and watching it vanish out of sight is rubbing it up against the boat and leaving a scratch. Shurhold's Handle Mate PFD prevents both from happening. Slipped over the aluminum shaft of any of the company's Telescoping or Fixed Length Handles, it floats the tool if dropped in the water and protects gelcoat, paint, chrome, acrylic and brightwork from forehead-slapping accidents.

Handle Mate PFD is made from soft, durable neoprene that provides a solid, cushioned grip. Models easily slide over 5', 6' and 9' Shurhold handle shafts and won't affect telescoping action. The included closed-cell foam is inserted inside the handle to provide flotation. A video is at bit.ly/2fbc9Tz.

The simple yet innovative Handle Mate PFD is part of Shurhold's One Handle Does It All system. Brushes, mops, brooms, boat hooks, nets, gaffs and other tools snap securely onto one of its many handles.

Handle Mate PFD for Shurhold's 5' fixed-length handle sells for $12.98, and $14.98 and $17.98 for the 6' and 9' telescoping handle, respectively. Handles start at $21.98.

Dedicated to educating boat owners, Shurhold provides key tips for boat value preservation at www.shurhold.com. Inventor of the One Handle Does It All system, Shurhold manufactures specialty care items and accessories to clean, polish and detail.

Contact Shurhold, 3119 SW 42nd Ave., Palm City, FL 34990. 800-962-6241; Fax: 772-286-9620. www.shurhold.com.