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Boatbuilding

  • Don't get stuck over which adhesive to use

    01 Oct 2003

    The use of adhesives has enabled many companies to save time and money. Colin Chapman , marketing manager at Loctite UK, explains which type to use for marine applications and how design concepts can save a great deal of money For many people a glue is simply something which sticks two things together. But the application of engineering adhesives is, of course, a little more sophisticated than that. 

  • Boatbuilding's advancing technology

    01 Oct 2003

    With talk of ovens, freezers, vacuum bags and choppers it could be an episode of Master Chef. It isn't - it's all part of the new language of boatbuilding as David Parker reports 

Business

  • Light at the end of the insolvency tunnel

    01 Oct 2003

    On September 15, insolvency procedures in the UK underwent potentially major changes. John Davies , head of Business Law at the ACCA, outlines the new rules 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Oct 2003

    What a show! 

Imda E-news

  • IMDA

    01 Oct 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: jerrymartin@globalmarinenetwork.com AB Marine Group (IMDA Email:<$>iheyer@abinflatables.com) is finalising the first prototypes of its new solid-collar AB SeaCurity "robot" boats. One big use will be guarding ports worldwide. AB is the first licensee of Munson Hammerhead (IMDA Email: Hammerhead@fidalgo.net) designs. 

Large Yacht Code

  • Superyacht UK initiative launched

    01 Oct 2003

    The Right Honourable Jacqui Smith MP, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, visited the Monaco Boat Show on September 25, when she officially launched Superyacht UK. 

  • MCA rebuffs criticism of Large Yacht review

    01 Oct 2003

    The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) says its review of the Large Yacht Code is winning industry support, despite other countries pushing for a European Superyacht Code, or an EU Directive: David Foxwell reports 

Libs Promotions

  • Biggest LIBS spend ever

    01 Oct 2003

    Big Stuff, said James Gower , director of marketing at National Boat Shows (NBS) as he outlined the promotions campaign that will draw 200,000 visitors to ExCeL in January 2004 

News

  • The times they are a changin'

    01 Oct 2003

    Jim Nolan says consolidation and change in the US market warrants attention because the ramifications could be fairly dramatic 

  • Three new products worth a look

    01 Oct 2003

    Ray Gotto has designed some intriguing products, all are manufactured by Markyate Precision Machining Co Ltd. 

  • End of the Trent era

    01 Oct 2003

    The last of the RNLI's Trent class lifeboats is due to launch in December, representing the end of an era, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • Fairlie increases Clyde capacity

    01 Oct 2003

    With boat sales growing steadily year on year all around the Clyde area, the boat storage and service facility at Fairlie Quay brings much needed capacity to the under cover boat storage market in particular, writes Mike Blamforth . 

  • Walton is Jeanneau Dealer of the Year

    01 Oct 2003

    Walton Marine has been named Jeanneau European Dealer of the Year. 

  • Transas Nautic receives ISO 9000:2000

    01 Oct 2003

    Transas Nautic has been awarded ISO 9001:2000. The company's operations have been managed under a system compliant with ISO 9002:1994 for several years. 

  • Scanstrut's light and GPS antenna module

    01 Oct 2003

    Scanstrut says its mew light and GPS antenna module is an accessory to the Scanstrut Modular Pole and Power - Tower ranges. 

  • Lewmar thrusts

    01 Oct 2003

    Lewmar has launched two new thrusters into its TT range; the 250TTH and the 300TTH. The "H" stands for hydraulic and the addition of the two new units will expand the electric-powered TT range into bigger boats. 

  • South west Ocean Safety

    01 Oct 2003

    Ocean Safety has opened a new office in Plymouth, continuing its expansion by extending its trade sales facilities to the south west of England. 

  • UKSA offers marine business management training courses

    01 Oct 2003

    The United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA) does more than teach people how to sail. 

  • Goodwood Race Day goes again

    01 Oct 2003

    Brian Peters has negotiated another race day deal with Goodwood. 

  • YBDSA in office move

    01 Oct 2003

    The Yacht Brokers Designers & Surveyors Association (YBDSA) - claimed to be one of the oldest marine associations in the world - has moved to larger premises. 

  • Confusion over Fletcher

    01 Oct 2003

    Many people were surprised to see the Fletcher name again at Southampton. Others were surprised to see Fletcher hulls with the Panther name attached. 

  • Spear gets RYA Community Award

    01 Oct 2003

    Mike Spear has been selected for an RYA Community Award for his services to sailing over the years, writes Bill Smith . 

  • Spanish manufacturer looks for RIB dealer

    01 Oct 2003

    Spanish RIB manufacturer, Duarry, has recently launched the first of its Sportech 12 RIBs. 

  • Raymarine to sponsor yachting awards

    01 Oct 2003

    Raymarine is to sponsor the Yachtsman of the Year and Young Yachtsman of the Year awards. 

  • Scottish show 'highly successful'

    01 Oct 2003

    British Waterways' (BW) first Scottish Boat Show at the Falkirk Wheel seems certain to become a fixture in the Scottish boating industry calendar, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Pendennis gets £7m investment

    01 Oct 2003

    Pendennis Shipyard has announced a £7m investment in its Falmouth facility. The company says the investment is a result of its £2.9m bid for government assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry in London. 

  • Success for first FMC Rally

    01 Oct 2003

    Twenty nine historic working narrowboats and 3,000 enthusiastic spectators rallied at Braunston Marina for the weekend June 28-29 for what the organisers says was perhaps the first ever FMC Rally. 

  • Lewmar sued over US death

    01 Oct 2003

    Lewmar is being sued by the American World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) over the death of a wrestler in 1999. 

  • Clyde: 'dramatic turnaround'

    01 Oct 2003

    Clyde Marine plc, the parent company of Lewmar and USbased rigging specialist Navtec Inc, reported operating profits of nearly £5m in the eighteen months to June 30, 2003. 

  • Plastimo International becomes NAVIMO

    01 Oct 2003

    Plastimo International - the financial holding company for the Plastimo Group - has been re-named the Navimo Group. 

  • Lowestoft set for boat show in 2004

    01 Oct 2003

    The Lowestoft Boat show will be promoted and organised by County Exhibitions Limited and held in the Waveney Dock and Trawl Dock of Lowestoft Harbour in May 2004. 

  • Show cancelled after venue destroyed

    01 Oct 2003

    The Marine Electronics Show, set to run on November 1 and 2, has been cancelled after the venue, the National Motor - cycle Museum, was destroyed by fire last month. 

  • Global movers on the move

    01 Oct 2003

    Global freight forwarders, Peters & May, has brought its growing Southampton based team together under one roof at new premises at Parham Drive, Eastleigh, Southampton. 

  • UK designers nominated for superyacht awards

    01 Oct 2003

    And the winner is . . . we hope one of the quartet of superyacht designers based in the south of England when this year's International Super - yacht Design Awards are made at the Fort Lauderdale boat show at the end of October, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Concept Boat shortlist announced

    01 Oct 2003

    Judges of the Concept Boat 2003 competition announced the short listed entries during the Southampton Boat Show. 

  • MGA is four-time Suzuki winner

    01 Oct 2003

    The European launch of Suzuki's new V6 4-stroke outboard motor range in Rome provided an excuse for the presentation of the British Suzuki Marine Top Dealer award. 

  • Sun sends sales soaring SHOW SET TO STAY IN SOUTHAMPTON FOR 'ANOTHER 35 YEARS', SAYS NBS

    01 Oct 2003

    "It was a stunning show, " said BMF president and Halyard managing director, James Grazebrook. And he was not alone in his opinions of last month's Southampton Boat Show. 

On Board Power

  • Power companies raise their game

    01 Oct 2003

    Power product manufacturers are reacting to the desire for home comforts on board with more efficient, user friendly offerings in packaging suitable for "off the shelf" sale, says James Hortop 

On Board Power Products

People

  • People

    01 Oct 2003

    Gemma Eadie has been appointed as sales and marketing assistant at McMurdo. Moving back to her home area from London to take up the position, Eadie will assist with worldwide sales and marketing support. 

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Oct 2003

    Exhibitors at the recent Southampton Boat Show were surprised to receive an email from model agency www.modelhub.co.uk offering the services of the current Miss Southampton for launches or press involvements. Poll thought her male readers might like to see the lady concerned, a miss Kylie Perry who, her agency assured everyone, was "working with Fineline Boats at the Boat show". 

The Personal Touch

  • The Personal Touch

    01 Oct 2003

    Ian Cooke , director of sales and marketing at C-Quip, offers an alternative thought on the euro debate I have often heard the British marine industry referred to as a "cottage industry". 

Washington Post

  • We're losing bottoms says Jim Nolan

    01 Oct 2003

    Gatherings to discuss the demise of our industry are nothing new. And the conclusions reached are fairly tedious, with exhortations for the industry to "pull together", "become more user friendly" and "the need to promote boating collectively as an attractive family pastime". 

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