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  • Silva adds Lowrance GPS char tplotter

    01 Oct 2002

    Silva has added the Lowrance GlobalMap 2400 to its range of GPS chartplotters. 

  • Bilge filters "remove 99.9% of hydrocarbons"

    01 Oct 2002

    US company, Centek Industries, supplies products for pollution prevention and remediation and has just launched BilgeKleen. 

  • HYS filament-winding facility fully operational

    01 Oct 2002

    Hood Yacht Spars says at the culmination of an 18 month project, its filament winding spar manufacturing facility is now fully operational. 

  • Two new from H-L at Southampton

    01 Oct 2002

    Launched at Southampton as part of the company's Marine Technology Collection, HenriLloyd introduced its North Sea jacket and a Gore-Tex version of its deck coat. 

  • New brush gets boaters back to basics, says company

    01 Oct 2002

    US manufacturer, Shurhold Industries, agrees that boaters may not want all the options afforded by its "one handle does it all system. 

  • Musto brings out autumn womens' range

    01 Oct 2002

    Musto has launched what it says is its widest ever range of tops specially designed for women. The range runs from heavy jersey zip neck sweats to crew shirts; from stripy stretch rugbies to snugly snug mock wool fleeces. 

  • Cat C18 targets 50 - 60 foot planing recreational craft

    01 Oct 2002

    Caterpillar staged a twin launch of it new 1015 mhp (746 bkW) propulsion engine with presentations at the Southampton show and the Festival International de la Plaisance in Cannes. 

  • Volatile market shows falling imports

    01 Oct 2002

    In his regular quarterly statistics column, John Aczel says low UK interest rates see us showing greater resilience than our foreign competitors. 

  • Waving an electronic flag at customers

    01 Oct 2002

    Technology now makes traditional flag flying redundant, says Alan Page , client services director at High Profile Marketing Group in Windsor, but you have to talk benefits and not features. 

  • Lots of switches, life guarantee against corrosion

    01 Oct 2002

    Older boats can be plagued with electrical problems, often caused by outmoded switch panels, says Merlin Equipment. 

  • Inverter/charger saves space and weight

    01 Oct 2002

    Victron Energy says its Phoenix Multi Plus inverter/ charger combination unit is ideal when there's not enough shore power, the generator's too small and space restrictions rule out a bigger set. 

  • Low rpm gensets from Mastervolt

    01 Oct 2002

    Mastervolt's Whisper 3000/ 3600 rpm models 3500, 6000, 8000 and 12000 have been joined by the newly introduced Whisper Ultra series, manufactured completely in The Netherlands by Mastervolt Whisper Gensets. 

  • Compact genset from Beta

    01 Oct 2002

    Beta Marine has developed a small 6kVA, single phase 50Hz generating set based on its two-cylinder, 478cc Beta BZ482, with a belt driven generator and all housed in an acoustic enclosure. 

  • More capacity, faster charging

    01 Oct 2002

    Adverc says it is a fact that a standard alternator and regulator can only recharge a battery to up to 70% state-ofcharge, with 30% of the capacity being lost. 

  • More cells counter voltage drop, says Ampair

    01 Oct 2002

    Ringwood-based Ampair launched its new Slimline range of solar panels at Southampton. 

  • Titanium offers 50% weight reduction

    01 Oct 2002

    German fittings manufacturer Niro-Petersen is now manufacturing in titanium as well as 316 stainless. 

  • Upgraded knife designed for Kevlar fibres

    01 Oct 2002

    Sheffield yachting knife manufacturer Ibberson has upgraded its new heavy duty shackler knife to keep pace with rope technology, says the company. 

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Oct 2002

    Poll hears that Dick Jobbins of Ocean Rigging has a contract for the balustrading on a three-story house in Sandbanks, Poole, overlooking Brownsea Island. The owner is, apparently, one David Beckham. 

  • PEOPLE

    01 Oct 2002

    Karine Menard has been appointed export executive at the British Marine Federation (BMF). She will succeed Katie Arnott who left to pursue a teaching career. 

  • Happy snaps at 8x magnification

    01 Oct 2002

    Nauticalia says it has identified a problem familiar to sailors: the once-in-alifetime spectacle that appears on the horizon, but disappears by the time you are in range or a camera has been found. 

  • New engine matches 2-stroke efficiency

    01 Oct 2002

    A marine drive that gets its thrust from a mixture of steam and air has received verification from the University of Hertfordshire that its latest prototype, PDX3, is capable of running at the same efficiency level as a 2-stroke outboard engine. 

  • Plastimo site upgraded

    01 Oct 2002

    French manufacturing group, Plastimo, has upgraded its www.plastimo.com website. 

  • Moody

    01 Oct 2002

     

  • Aqua-Marine puts catalogue on CD

    01 Oct 2002

    Claimed to be a first for UK marine distribution, AquaMarine has launched its catalogue on CD. 

  • Toggle clips attach solar panels to canvas

    01 Oct 2002

    Ampair, the Ringwood based manufacturer and distributor of renewable energy products, can now supply a kit of clips to make mounting flexible solar panels on canvas child's play, it says. 

  • The ultimate in bug-free ventilation

    01 Oct 2002

    Oceanair Marine launched its new surface mounted SKYscreen (SFSS) at the Southampton Boat Show. 

  • Volvo targets 45ft planing boats

    01 Oct 2002

    Volvo Penta launched its new TAMD75P at Southampton. It's a further development of the TAMD74, which, says Volvo, has been an international bestseller in its power range and one of the company's most successful products. 

  • Avon launches Bombard range

    01 Oct 2002

    Following its appointment to market and distribute the Bombard range of inflatables in the UK, Avon Inflatables showed several of the latest craft at Southampton. 

  • Adhesives and sealants for marine applications

    01 Oct 2002

    Bostik Findley says its Simson Marine Special Range (MSR), is one of the most comprehensive ranges of durable adhesives and sealants for marine applications, including laying teak decks. 

  • Superyacht GSM security system

    01 Oct 2002

    Greenham-Regis launched a new wireless video transmission system, WCCTV, that will, says the company, give peace of mind to all yacht owners. 

  • New breathable drysuits from Typhoon

    01 Oct 2002

    Typhoon International launched two new drysuits at Southampton after an extensive research and development programme over the last couple of years. 

  • Yamaha offers new low emission V6 2-stroke

    01 Oct 2002

    Yamaha has added a new lowemission 2-stroke in a move the company says makes clear its continuing commitment to innovation in low-emission 2-stroke technology. 

  • User-friendly gensets, says AMP

    01 Oct 2002

    AMP is the sole UK distributor for the Kohler range of generators, which run from a 3.5kW unit up to the 150kW model. 

  • New technology can help power hungry owners

    01 Oct 2002

    Today's boat owners won't put up with dim lights and warm beer, says James Hortop , as he takes a look at the options to keep owners happy in the power stakes. 

  • Luhrs re-signs Opal deal

    01 Oct 2002

    Julian Gowing, managing director of Opal Marine, met with Stephen Cutsforth, managing director of Luhrs Marine in the UK, to sign a new three-year distribution agreement for the Hunter and Legend range of boats in the UK. 

  • Holt takes on Tacktick instrument range

    01 Oct 2002

    Holt has signed an agreement with Tacktick to distribute its compass and navigation instruments to retailers throughout the UK. 

  • Clipper Ventures to sell corporate division

    01 Oct 2002

    Clipper Ventures plc, the AIM listed marine events company chaired by Sir Robin KnoxJohnston, is to sell its corporate sailing division and racing fleet of 10 Clipper Reflex 38 yachts. 

  • EBA rejects emission amendments

    01 Oct 2002

    The proposed emission amendments to the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) were dealt a blow last month when the European Boating Association (EBA) wrote a strongly worded letter to the European Parliament (EP) expressing concern about new attempts to impose restrictive amendments. 

  • SeaCom expands to Brixham

    01 Oct 2002

    Electronics company SeaCom has opened its new office in Brixham. 

  • Record sales for Sunseeker

    01 Oct 2002

    Talking on board the latest Predator 95, Sunseeker managing director, Robert Braithwaite MBE, announced sustained international growth and record sales during a difficult year for the world's markets. 

  • Consumer goods directive delayed

    01 Oct 2002

    The Department of Trade & Industry says the European Directive on the Sale of Consumer Goods has been delayed and is not anticipated to pass into UK law until the first quarter of 2003. 

  • New technical distribution company

    01 Oct 2002

    Keto Ltd is a technical marine distribution company set up by two former Sowester Simpson-Lawrence employees. 

  • Birchwod Boat Co into administration

    01 Oct 2002

    Mansfield-based Birchwood Boat Company was put into administration on August 23 after suffering "short-term liquidity difficulties". 

  • A year on, Marineforce is up for sale

    01 Oct 2002

    Just over a year ago, Oliver Vaughan bought the wreckage of Action Leisure from the receivers. 

  • Horse Sand Fort for sale

    01 Oct 2002

    The last of the famous sea forts guarding Portsmouth Harbour that is not privately owned, has been placed on the market by the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust. 

  • Comment

    01 Oct 2002

    Has National Boat Shows sold the family silver? I think not. 

  • MCA regulations clash avoided

    01 Oct 2002

    The impending regulations conflict between Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) - BB September - has been averted. 

  • Stability and buoyancy standards approved

    01 Oct 2002

    According to the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the standard EN ISO 12217 - 3:2002 Small craft - stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation - Part 3: 

  • Princess installs handling system

    01 Oct 2002

    Princess Yachts has just commissioned its third new facility this year. The latest is a GRP moulding and assembly shop in Newport Street, Plymouth. 

  • RYA wins Dibden Bay assurances from ABP

    01 Oct 2002

    Just days after Associated British Ports (ABP) announced its £1bn investment plans for business development over the next 10 years - including £600m on the proposed Dibden Bay container terminal - the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), said it had received a written assurance from ABP that the future of boating in the area is safe. 

  • MP launches schools project

    01 Oct 2002

    Industry minister Alan Johnson MP launched the Schools Marine Challenge, a programme that links schools with a local company to design, build and ultimately race motor boats. 

  • Washington POST

    01 Oct 2002

    Much ado about something Jim Nolan reports on the political meanderings behind the call by Genmar's Irwin Jacobs for legislation to enforce closed mould technology Given the recent statements over here about styrene emissions and boatbuilding technology, you could be forgiven for thinking that the wonderful world of boatbuilding as we know it is coming to an end. 

  • McLuskie back in business

    01 Oct 2002

    Peter McLuskie, ex-Force 4, ex-Action Leisure, has reemerged in business with three new Force 4 shops. 

  • LeeSan steps in

    01 Oct 2002

    Following our story about the MCA's "risk assessment" requirements and our mention of the recent tragedy where the skipper was lost overboard, leaving the inexperienced crew without a clue how to handle the boat, BB's editor got a call from Lee Sanitation's press man, Ian Marriot. 

  • The Personal Touch

    01 Oct 2002

    "Let business commence at Windsor, " says Peter Methven, the new chairman of the Marine Trades Association (MTA) The phone rang. It was Peter Nash, the editor: "750 words, Marine Trades Show, Marine Trades Association and anything else you want to get on your soapbox about. Need it in a week." Terrific; yet another task, I thought. 

  • Come ready to do business

    01 Oct 2002

    The 5th Marine Trade Show at the popular Royal Windsor Racecourse venue runs Wednesday October 2 and Thursday October 3 and, according to organisers National Boat Shows (NBS), it's sold out. 

  • Concept Boat 2002

    01 Oct 2002

    The Concept Boat project was launched at the Southampton Boat Show last year. A competition open to all comers - not necessarily naval architects or marine trade people - with the object of finding a design for a "transportable" recreational boat. 

  • Concept Boat 2003

    01 Oct 2002

    Next year's Concept Boat competition has already been announced. 

  • Sunseeker upgrades at boats.com

    01 Oct 2002

    boats.com recently upgraded Sunseeker from its Manufacturer Affiliate member status to the website's NetAccess service. 

  • BMF in NMMA deal to sell shows

    01 Oct 2002

    The British Marine Federation (BMF) is setting up a deal with its American equivalent, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), for the BMF export team to sell space at two leading US trade shows. 

  • IMDA E-News

    01 Oct 2002

    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: jerrymartin@globalmarinenetwork.com IMDA member Tani Sunarjo, of PTKarangbolong Arsila Beachhill Resort of Indonesia (IMDA E-mail: tenggosera@hotmail.com) has had great experiences with the product of one of IMDA's newest members GT85 Limited from the UK (IMDA E-mail: 106261.1634@compuserve.com). Their multi-purpose maintenance spray, penetrates and displaces moisture to apply a coating that keeps balky engines dry, protects stainless fittings, woodwork, plastic and chrome, and also lubricates. 

  • ExCeL advice

    01 Oct 2002

    News reaches us from Chris Wilson, of Jetfloat Pontoons. He supplies pontoons for the London Triathlon, which runs from ExCeL each year. 

  • Bank of Scotland set for record year

    01 Oct 2002

    "If we have a good Southampton show, we'll have a record year, " said Bank of Scotland Marine Finance's Peter Whitehead on press day at the Southampton Boat Show. 

  • Peters increases

    01 Oct 2002

     

  • UK distributors/dealers wanted

    01 Oct 2002

    Reya, the Cannes based French manufacturer of Dolphin smart switch mode battery chargers, is looking for distributors and dealers in UK. 

  • Sales/acquisitions advice online

    01 Oct 2002

    Research company Plimsoll Publishing has launched a website aimed at owners/ managers in the UK marine equipment industry looking to make an acquisition or to sell their own company. 

  • London show title deal

    01 Oct 2002

    Next January's boat show is to be known as the Schroders London Boat Show after organisers National Boat Shows tied up a title sponsorship deal with the City asset management firm for an undisclosed sum. 

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