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Deck Hardware

  • The market's moving forward

    01 May 2004

    There are few items of equipment that better reflect the trends in the marine market than the hardware used on the deck, says Phil Pickin .And the latest trend seems to be building outside the UK. 

Deck Hardware Products

  • Boarding over the bow is no fluke

    01 May 2004

    German hardware company, Niro-Petersen, has produced a new bow ladder that, it says, gives more comfort when leaving or boarding the boat. 

  • Freeman hatches from Aqua-Marine

    01 May 2004

    Aqua-Marine says Freeman hatches are used worldwide on a variety of craft from super - yachts to fishing boats, tugs to barges, rescue boats to research vessels. They can be fitted to most materials - steel, aluminium, fibreglass or wood. 

  • Marathon takes on two new lines

    01 May 2004

    Marathon Leisure has taken on two major new product lines, neither of which has been seen before in the UK. 

  • Hatch lifts for heavy loads

    01 May 2004

    Lenco Marine says its unique ballscrew design Electric Hatch Lift is able to push or pull heavy loads and remain locked in the desired position. 

  • Low profile Sleek Track

    01 May 2004

    The latest addition to Makefast Limited's Sprayhood range is, they say, the unique, all stainless steel, ultra low profile Sleek Track. 

  • Southco's new flush push latch

    01 May 2004

    Southco's newest offering in its line of round, flush push-toclose and compression panel latches is a 2-inch stainlesssteel compression latch. 

  • Gas spring technology

    01 May 2004

    The Stabilus Lift-O-Mat INOXline of stainless steel gas springs is now available from SKF Engineering Products Limited. 

Imda E-news

  • IMDA

    01 May 2004

    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: 

Legal

Letters

  • Your Letters Recreational Craft Directive

    01 May 2004

    Dear Sir, We are already stuck in a bureaucratic swamp just 6 years after the RCD (Recreational Craft Directive) was made LAW. In theory these European directives create an equal playing field for trade in the whole of Europe. In practice they create an expensive, bureaucratic system that benefits only the large Industrial producers and puts small concerns out of business. 

Masts And Sails

  • Look at the size of that!

    01 May 2004

    From the leviathan to the little, it seems the sailing market is settling nicely into accepting 'exotic' materials as the benefits overcome the added cost. Excellent stuff, says Peter Nash . 

Masts And Sails Products

  • Harken to distribute mast steps

    01 May 2004

    Harken UK has secured distribution rights for Calibra Marine's mast steps. 

  • Full batten systems for small boats

    01 May 2004

    Bainbridge International has added the 25 series batten box to its Sailman range of Full Batten Systems. The compact and economical luff box has been designed specifically for small boat applications. 

  • Changes at Hyde Sails as Eddie steps up to chairman

    01 May 2004

    Hyde Sails, established in 1965, has decided on some major revisions to its management structure. Edward Hyde, currently the chief executive, is to become chairman and will no longer be involved in the day-to-day operations. 

  • DIY in-boom reefing from Jeckells

    01 May 2004

    Jeckells the Sailmakers has launched its Mainmate In Boom Reefing system as the latest addition to its Mainmate range of sail handling systems. 

  • Wave the wand for a bit of magic

    01 May 2004

    Ockam Europe has been appointed exclusive distribution rights for the Windspar elliptically profiled vertical carbon wands. 

  • Buying yacht ropes easy

    01 May 2004

    Gleistein has introduced prepacked, pre-spliced ropes in its Geo Packs merchandiser. 

  • Masthead sensors for all sizes of craft

    01 May 2004

    Lilley & Gillie has launched a complete new range of Walker wind speed & direction sensors to suit different applications. 

  • Jammer fits any working line

    01 May 2004

    Designed for use on a loaded line where the removable side allows the ZS jammer to be fitted to any working line, Spinlock's two new sizes take its open jammer line range from 8-32mm and safe working loads up to 8000kg. 

News

  • Oceanair builds Chichester headquarters

    01 May 2004

    Oceanair Marine is building a £1m headquarters and manufacturing facility at Selsey Gateway near Chichester, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • Two drown in Suffolk Yacht Harbour

    01 May 2004

    The boating community in East Anglia was saddened by the deaths of two respected yachtsmen at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington Marina on the River Orwell, writes Mark Wakelin . An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the deaths of Max Pennington and Captain Victor Sutton. 

  • Beware Fair Guide catalogue offer

    01 May 2004

    Boat show and trade show exhibitors are apparently receiving mailshots from a Vienna-based company allegedly offering an entry in a Fair Guide that leads to the requirement to pay 971 a year for the next three years. 

  • Broads promote electric boating

    01 May 2004

    Go Electric! Is a new project being launched by the Broads Society and Electric Boat Association to promote the quiet clean benefits of electric propulsion on inland water - ways, writes Mark Wakelin . 

  • New Clyde Sailing Directions

    01 May 2004

    Clyde Cruising Club has just published a new edition of one of its best selling pilots, writes Mike Balmforth . Firth of Clyde is one of the series of six publications covering the whole Scottish Coast. 

  • Marine day at Goodwood looks set for success

    01 May 2004

    Boating Comes to Goodwood looks set for a successful second year, according to Brian Peters. "We have had quite a remarkable reaction to Goodwood this year with 40 tables of 10 booked to date which means that 400 people will be experiencing Goodwood hospitality on May 20, " he told BB . 

  • Sunsail's Fat Face

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  • OYS helps out

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  • Beale Park

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  • P1 Grand Prix

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  • Trader days

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  • Wakelin joins on East Coast

    01 May 2004

    Mark Wakelin has joined BB's regional correspondents Mike Balmforth (Scotland) and Iain Sutherland (South Coast) and will be reporting on east coast happenings for us. 

  • Spinlock takes wet and wild Industry Regatta

    01 May 2004

    The Marine Industry Regatta - jointly sponsored by Boating Business, Yachting Monthly and Practical Boat Owner -was run out of Port Solent on Wednesday April 21. An excellent fleet of 21 boats came to the start line in wild and wet conditions that must have made the many firsttimers out there wonder what they had let themselves in for. 

  • Women's offshore/coastal gear from Gill

    01 May 2004

    Gill has expanded its range of sailing gear for women with the launch of Drop Seat Trousers for women in the Key West offshore/coastal range. 

  • Intelligent MOB monitoring technology

    01 May 2004

    The MOBi-lert is a state-of-theart Australian intelligent man overboard monitoring system. 

  • F1 technology helps grip

    01 May 2004

    Dubarry say it turned to the world of Formula One for inspiration when designing the sole of its shoes and boots. 

  • Bristol Channel covered

    01 May 2004

    Stanfords says the fastdeveloping cruising area of the River Severn, Bristol Channel and approaches is now covered by one of its Chart Packs - claimed to be the first from any chart publisher. 

  • Flexifoil's 'revolutionary' kiteboard

    01 May 2004

    The Aaron Hadlow Pro Model Board is described by Flexifoil as a revolutionary new kiteboard and the first of its kind. They say it's custom-made with the latest state-of-the-art construction techniques and the very best quality composite materials. 

  • Microprocessor control for big block sterndrive

    01 May 2004

    Mercury Racing has announced its HP1075 SCi sterndrive, a 9.1 litre big block V8 with SmartCraft PCM 03 microprocessor. Mercury says it puts out 1,075HP (802kW). 

  • Humminbird offers hi-res screens

    01 May 2004

    Humminbird has launched its Fishfinder 500 series that, they say, offers three models focused on the needs of the weekend angler, delivering high resolution, high visibility screens and extreme ease of operation. 

  • Clean up with Renovo

    01 May 2004

    Renovo International offers what it says is a unique range of water -based products for cleaning and caring for boat covers. 

  • Garmin's portable chartplotter

    01 May 2004

    Garmin's GPSMAP 276C is a portable chartplotter designed to sit on any surface of a boat (or the dashboard of a car). 

  • 3D charts and OS maps for a new view

    01 May 2004

    Memory-Map Navigator is navigation software for the PC and Pocket PC. It costs as little as £40, comes bundled with the digital equivalent of 15 Ordnance Survey paper maps (one CD region), is compatible with Maptech-Marine digital charts and incorporates such features as 3D View and Pocket Navigator. 

  • Mastervolt's Combi inverter/charger

    01 May 2004

    Mastervolt has introduced the Mass Combi, a sine wave inverter/battery charger combination based on switchmode technology. 

  • Mirabella V sets sail

    01 May 2004

    The massive Ron Hollanddesigned Mirabella V hasfinally set sail. With a full complement of heavies on board - including owner Joe Vittoria, Ron Holland, Julian Smith from High Modulus, sailmaker Robbie Doyle and project manager Paul Johnson - the boat used the calm day for systems testing. 

  • Money scam targets boat sellers

    01 May 2004

    Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit says there's a money laundering scam out there hitting boat sellers. 

  • Sunseeker office

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  • Flood risks

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  • Government could set drink driving limits for boaters

    01 May 2004

    The government announced its new drink driving regulations last month, setting limits in line with those for car drivers. While the April limits are intended for professional mariners, the Department for Transport has also published a consultation on sections of the Rail and Transport Safety Act that relate to proposed alcohol limits for non-professional mariners. 

  • Powerboat racer

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  • Simrad suite

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  • B&G public relations

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  • African Cats switch to Tacktick

    01 May 2004

    Tacktick's wireless marine electronics are to be fitted as standard by catamaran boatbuilder, African Cats. 

  • SYC site plan angers locals

    01 May 2004

    For the second time in 18 months the future of the vacant Sandbanks Yacht Company and associated boat yard in Panorama Road, Poole has come under scrutiny as local people campaign against plans to turn the site into residential development, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • Show season opens

    01 May 2004

    The whole world is coming to Seawork, says the publicity blurb for the ever -growing marine trade show set in the ABP Docks in Southampton from June 22 to 24. 

  • £1m cash boost for River Thames

    01 May 2004

    The River Thames has received a £1 million cash boost to invest in its navigation infrastructure. 

  • Portfolio collects Dufour global award

    01 May 2004

    French boatbuilder Dufour Yachts has awarded its global prize for best customer services 2003 to its UK distributor Portfolio Marine. 

  • Flocking north

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  • Halyard's strainer

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  • EU punitive tariffs miss marine trade

    01 May 2004

    The recreational marine industry seems to have escaped the worst of the additional duties slapped on American products imported into the EU - see last month's lead story. 

  • SAL takes on Rib-X

    01 May 2004

    SAL Marine, of Lymington, has taken on the south coast dealership for Rib-X ribs, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • Rothesay Charter contested

    01 May 2004

    For years boat owners on the Isle of Bute have claimed the right to moor their craft free of charge in the waters around the island, citing the Rothesay Charter of 1401, writes Mike Balmforth . 

  • Victor Malcolm Ireland

    01 May 2004

    Vic Ireland died in the early hours of Easter Saturday, losing his battle against cancer of the oesophagus. 

  • Doggy doos

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  • Price cut

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  • Dive Show boost

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  • YachtParts goes interactive on Web

    01 May 2004

    YachtParts, the chandlery at Queen Anne's Battery in Plymouth, went interactive last month, pioneering a new WebShop created by Salcombe, Devon, based Kudos Software and Scotland based web developers Vizibility. 

  • Revenger's new RIB

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  • Broadcast deal

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  • McMurdo EPIRBS fail US ESF test

    01 May 2004

    The Equipped to Survive Foundation (ESF), an American reviewer of survival equipment, shocked McMurdo last month by publishing a report saying that GPS-equipped 406 MHz emergency beacons manufactured by the Portsmouth company "failed when tested under less than ideal conditions". 

Recreational Craft Directive

  • Where to turn for help

    01 May 2004

    A new RCD workshop Manual and Standards CD-ROM produced by the BMF is now available following its launch at the technical day held at the Schroders London International Boat Show in January. 

  • Accident report dubs RCD 'confusing'

    01 May 2004

    A recent Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the capsize of the hire boat Breakaway 5 on the River Bure last July - during which one person lost their life - has questioned what it called "the confusing requirements confronting boatbuilders in complying with the RCD". 

  • RCD amendment - what you need to know

    01 May 2004

    The amended Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) dates from October 2000, when the European Commission presented a proposal for an amendment of the RCD 94/25/EC, extending the scope to include personal watercraft, exhaust emissions from propulsion engines and noise emissions from craft and engine combinations. 

  • Boatbuilders urged to bone up on RCD amendment

    01 May 2004

    Despite the best efforts of industry bodies such as the British Marine Federation (BMF), many small and medium size boatbuilders are still unaware of the implications of the amended RCD directive, and those that are aware have done little to make sure that they comply, as David Foxwell reports. 

Washington Post

  • Go for a common dock says Jim Nolan

    01 May 2004

    Sail America is the sailing industry association in the US. One of its prime functions is organising and managing five sail-only boat shows. 

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