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Beneteau

  • "A boat freedom . . ." represents

    01 Apr 2003

    Beneteau is one of the world's biggest boat manufacturers. John Swinfield interviewed development director Francois Chalain and found the company - run by a woman - has firm views on boats and business. 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Apr 2003

    Our front page story may give the engine sector some cause for cheer. 

Fitting Out - Exteriors

  • The season begins here

    01 Apr 2003

    Following on from our interior fitting-out, we now take a look at the outside. Here are some products you can use or stock that will help you (or the owner) get a boat back to its pristine showroom condition, ready for the Easter rush to the water. 

Imda E-news

  • IMDA

    01 Apr 2003

    IMDA E-News is from the International Marine Distribution Association (IMDA), matchmakers for the boating trade with members worldwide representing all segments of the distribution chain. Feel free to contact them direct, and keep me - Jerry Martin - informed, too. (IMDA e-mail: 

Letters

  • Your Letters

    01 Apr 2003

    Dear Sir, While I heartily agree with some of Jim Nolan's comments in his March Washington Post column, I have to make on observation which is as true in the UK as it is in the US. 

News

  • The anchor's in the bag

    01 Apr 2003

    US company Fortress Marine Anchors has produced a storm anchor in a bag; the Stowaway Bag. 

  • Simple fuel spill cleaner

    01 Apr 2003

    The Sheen Devil from US company Centek Industries is, says the company, a fast and highly effective solution for oil spill containment. 

  • Gerber knife cuts 14mm Aramid

    01 Apr 2003

    Gerber says it has created the Gerber E-Z Out Rescue for use in emergencies around boats, rafts, or outdoor situations. 

  • Novel material for high performance composite parts

    01 Apr 2003

    ZPREG is claimed to be a novel material format developed for the rapid manufacture of high performance composite components. 

  • New sailing directions from UKHO

    01 Apr 2003

    Two new editions in the Admiralty Sailing Directions series have recently been published by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO). 

  • Walker Bay launches RID

    01 Apr 2003

    Walker Bay Boats, distributed by Marathon leisure in the UK, is launching what it claims is the world's most innovative Rigid Inflatable Dinghy (RID) line. 

  • CMD sets up UK distribution

    01 Apr 2003

    Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD), the 50/50 joint venture between Cummins Marine and Mercury Marine, has finally announced its UK distribution plans. 

  • Aquafax picks up NZ pumps

    01 Apr 2003

    Aquafax has been appointed exclusive UK distributor for a range of brass hand pumps from New Zealand company, White Star Products. 

  • Successful first year for Broadblue

    01 Apr 2003

    Broadblue Catamarans, started by ex-Prout md Rob Under - wood last year, reports a very successful first year of trading. 

  • Big sales increase gives Suzuki 2002 top spot

    01 Apr 2003

    Recently published ICOMIA export figures for 2002 give Suzuki a clear European lead in the rapidly growing 115140hp outboard motor sector, says the company. 

  • Severn show set for April 18 to 27

    01 Apr 2003

    Walton Marine will hold its Severn Used Boat Show at Upton Marina from April 18 to 27, 2003. 

  • WAECO increases CF range

    01 Apr 2003

    WAECO International's product designers from Emsdetten have produced a new generation of seven compressor fridges under the CF name. 

  • Remote monitoring and surveillance

    01 Apr 2003

    Cactus Communication & Navigation introduced the HarborMaster Mark II, at this year's London Boat Show. 

  • The Sealegs RIB has landed?

    01 Apr 2003

    It's nice to see that the New Zealand boatbuilding industry is recovering well from its disastrous showing in the America's Cup with this innovative craft from Sealegs International Ltd. 

  • Yachtstyle takes the Mikki

    01 Apr 2003

    Yachtstyle has taken over the distributorship of the Mikkimug range of plastic mugs and tableware. 

  • Leading German rope manufacturer opens UK branch

    01 Apr 2003

    Geo. Gleistein & Sohn of Germany has opened a UK subsidiary and launched its extensive range of technologically advanced fibre ropes for yachting into the UK market. 

  • Try-A-Boat goes again in Devon

    01 Apr 2003

    At the AGM of South Hams Marine Industries in Devon it was decided unanimously to repeat the hugely successful Try-A-Boat weekend in Dartmouth this year on June 21 and 22, writes Mike Bygrave. 

  • Halyard acquires Cerambond

    01 Apr 2003

    The Halyard Group has acquired Cerambond, a specialist manufacturer of exhaust hose and silicon exhaust products. 

  • PEOPLE

    01 Apr 2003

    John Macaulay has been promoted to divisional manager at insurance specialists Haven Knox-Johnston .Macaulay, from Hassocks in West Sussex, has worked in the marine insurance sector in a variety of roles since 1979 and joined Haven Knox-Johnston as business development manager in 1996. 

  • Shoes get stickier soles

    01 Apr 2003

    Musto has sourced a new material for the outsole of its latest deck shoe range. 

  • ProPulse available for sterndrives

    01 Apr 2003

    The ProPulse propeller range, launched in 1999, now covers all the high end V6/V8 outboards and sterndrives up to 300HP with three new models. 

  • Tap it and light it

    01 Apr 2003

    Ocean Safety's Le Tap is a compact glow stick that provides powerful illumination in all conditions, they say. 

  • No hiding plaice

    01 Apr 2003

    Raymarine has launched High Definition Fish Imaging Technology, a patent-pending technology the company says greatly improves the performance of fishfinders. 

  • Ocean Yachts

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  • BMF website

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  • Starey sells up and swallows the anchor

    01 Apr 2003

    Bill Starey established Starey Marine Services at Lincombe, near Salcombe, in 1976 offering engineering facilities such as sales, repairs, installations and maintenance, but now he has decided to hang up his hat, writes Mike Bygrave So Starey directed Beardsley Theobalds Businesses of Exeter to sell the business for £55,000 plus a substantial level of stock. 

  • All change on the Clyde

    01 Apr 2003

    In a move that has taken the industry in Scotland by surprise, Holt Leisure Parks has leased the sales rights for new and used boat sales operations at Kip Marina to Peters Plc, with immediate effect, writes Mike Balmforth Peters had previously announced its intention to establish its subsidiary, Opal Marine, at Troon Marina to sell Bavaria, Legend and Island Packet sailing yachts. 

  • Norfolk show set for May 10/11

    01 Apr 2003

    A Norfolk exhibition company is to promote the Norfolk marine leisure industry by holding a two-day boat and leisure show at the Norwich Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday May 10 and 11, 2003. 

  • Walcon and SF Marinas in agency agreement

    01 Apr 2003

    Walcon Marine and the Swedish company SF Marinas have signed an agency agreement that will see Walcon selling SF Marinas' products in England, Scotland and Wales. 

  • HISWA good

    01 Apr 2003

     

  • Whoops! (2)

    01 Apr 2003

    Last month's review of Barry Pickthall's German Frers: A Passion for Design , omitted to mention the book is available from Fernhurst Books, which is distributing it for Pickthall. Tel: 01903 882277. 

  • Brussels in RCD emissions deal

    01 Apr 2003

    European Commission (EC) proposals for European Union (EU)-wide harmonised limits on exhaust and noise emissions from recreational craft engines were informally agreed at a commission/European Parliament/ council meeting in Strasbourg in March. 

  • M & I gets Sta-Lok chandlery business

    01 Apr 2003

    Marine & Industrial of Norwich has been appointed UK distributor for Sta-Lok Terminals Ltd. 

  • RYA moves

    01 Apr 2003

     

  • Whoops!

    01 Apr 2003

    We mixed up Cowes Week and the Round the Island Race in our last issue. Cowes Week runs August 2 - 9, expects 950 entries and includes the Fastnet Race. 

  • Canal business opportunities

    01 Apr 2003

    British Waterways (BW) Scotland's Lowland Canals is busy encouraging hire boat and new customer activity, writes Mike Balmforth 

  • Seawork 2003 takes shape

    01 Apr 2003

    This year's seawork2003 - the Mercator Media-run commercial marine trade show that offers a large overlap into the leisure marine side - runs at Southampton's Canary Islands Fruit Terminal Dock from June 17 to 19. 

  • Northshore Yachts sold

    01 Apr 2003

    Northshore Yachts was sold last month. According to Francine Hedley-Goddard, the company's public relations manager, Northshore founder, Bryan Moffatt, has decided - at the age of 73 - to take things easy and retire. 

  • Nickel catalogue

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  • McMurdo award

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  • Yanmar saildrive

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  • Clyde Marine reports increased profits

    01 Apr 2003

    Clyde Marine, parent company of, among others, Lewmar and Navtec rigging, says the group had a very successful 2002. 

  • Antenna warehouse operational

    01 Apr 2003

    The new Westbury, Wiltshire, warehouse of marine antenna manufacturer Shakespeare C&E is now operational. 

  • Volvo Penta and Bavaria sign 4-year engine deal

    01 Apr 2003

    Volvo Penta has signed an agreement with German boatbuilder Bavaria to deliver diesel and gasoline engines during the next four years. 

  • Essex success beats the weather

    01 Apr 2003

    Essex-based South Woodham Marine Limited held its second annual open weekend on March 8 and 9 at West Wick Marina. 

  • Broadband from the berth

    01 Apr 2003

    Wi-Fi provider, Square Mile, has launched its wireless broadband Internet connection service in time for the 2003 season. 

  • Three year OptiMax warranty

    01 Apr 2003

    Marine Power Europe has announced a new three-year warranty scheme for Mercury and Mariner OptiMax direct fuel injection outboards. 

  • RWO buys Norfloat

    01 Apr 2003

    RWO Performance Sailing Equipment and Anchor Marine Products Ltd have purchased the assets only of Norfloat UK, manufacturers for almost 50 years of fenders, buoys and navigation marks. 

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Apr 2003

    Potential ExCeL exhibitors seemed extremely interested in attending another familiarisation visit to the site last month. 

Statistics

  • Exports look good for 2003

    01 Apr 2003

    In his final set of statistics for 2002, John Aczel notes a steady trend in exports, despite the uncertain and difficult economic climate abroad. 

The Charter Market

  • Happy holidays?

    01 Apr 2003

    As the latest Gulf war continues David Parker reports on the effect international tension is having on the yacht charter and holiday markets. 

The Personal Touch

  • The Personal Touch

    01 Apr 2003

    Calorifier safety - a case of collective amnesia? asks Bill Cleghorn , a director of pump and calorifier company, Cleghorn Waring On April 16, 2000 the fishing vessel Fleur de Lys sank in the Channel 18 miles south east of Portland Bill when its 120-litre calorifier overheated and exploded. 

Washington Post

  • No-win and not win-win

    01 Apr 2003

    The US industry has recently been treated to an explosion of public posturing in the Internet trade press between the organisers and supporters of rival marine trade shows IBEX (International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference) and BoatBuilding. 

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