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Better Business

  • DTI offers KTPs

    01 Apr 2005

    There is a wealth of expertise and resource in the UK's universities, colleges and research organisations that your business could be making use of, says Nick Heyes. But how do you go about tapping into it? 

Boat Care

  • Towards greener boat care

    01 Apr 2005

    As with many of the products we all use around the home and the car, it would seem that many boat care items are now coming under scrutiny for both their safety in use and their impact on the environment, says Phil Pickin 

Boat Care Products

  • XM offers UK made antifouling

    01 Apr 2005

    XM antifouling is manufactured in the UK and is compatible with most other leading brands. 

  • Canadian boat care product hits Europe

    01 Apr 2005

    Aurora Marine is a 25-year - old Canadian manufacturer of high quality, speciality, marine maintenance products. 

  • They call it a 'miracle sponge'

    01 Apr 2005

    Creative Resins Distribution recently launched its new eradicator sponge in the UK. 

  • Commodore says it's good

    01 Apr 2005

    Teamac Antifouling "D", manufactured by Teal & Mackrill of Hull, has been given a glowing testimonial by no less than the commodore of the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club. 

  • Fancy topcoat from Awlgrip

    01 Apr 2005

    Awlgrip has introduced a metallic topcoat that resists all the harsh marine elements of UV attack, intermittent wet, dry, hot and cold conditions mixed with corrosive salt spray. 

Business Matters

  • Budget 2005 a prelude to re-election?

    01 Apr 2005

    Gordon Brown's ninth budget saw measures that would have popular appeal but continue to demonstrate his famously 'prudent' management and stewardship of the economy, says Hira Sharma, associate director with the independent tax consultancy Chiltern plc 

Exterior: Products

  • Light and wide passarelle

    01 Apr 2005

    The new 3500mm passarelle from Exit Engineering is a huge step forward in gangway technology, they say. 

  • Water tight cable duct

    01 Apr 2005

    After 26 years of fitting out boats, drilling holes and fitting glands for each cable that comes down the mast, Mike Abraham of Skywave says he's found the watertight solution to getting cables through the deck with the Cableport 12. 

  • Help for shrunken canvas

    01 Apr 2005

    Taylor Made Systems says it has an innovative solution to the common problem of snapping down boat tops and covers, especially when the canvas shrinks in cold weather. 

  • De rigeur deck furniture

    01 Apr 2005

    Oval 316 says its "Timeless" deck furniture is proving de rigueur in the sumptuous interiors of the world's super yachts. 

  • Quick release bimini hinge

    01 Apr 2005

    American company Accon Marine has introduced what it says is an innovative bimini hinge that's easy to use when working with a bimini top. 

  • Streamlined two-way vent

    01 Apr 2005

    Plastimo's ABS dorade box, shock and UV resistant and can be opened and shut from inside the cabin. 

  • Prestige portlights

    01 Apr 2005

    Lewmar's latest sizes of stainless portlights are targeted at prestige power and sailing boats. The outer frame has a mirror finish quality, while the handles and hinges are designed for a clean look through the smoked glass window. The portlight is finished off with a white ABS plastic trim. 

  • A swimmer's stirrup

    01 Apr 2005

    Engineered as a portable boarding device for shallow draft boats, American company Davis Instruments says its Swim Stirrup provides safe and simple access to ski boats, rowboats, dinghies, sailboats and other shallow-draft boats. 

  • Actuators replace hydraulics

    01 Apr 2005

    New linear actuators are available that provide boat and other marine equipment manufacturers with an alternative source of push-pull power. 

  • Fast drying outdoor foam

    01 Apr 2005

    Technical foam manufacturer Custom Foams of Milton Keynes offers its innovative foam cushioning product for outdoor applications. 

Letters

  • Your Letters British Waterways

    01 Apr 2005

    Dear Sir, I read with open mouthed astonishment Mr Froomberg's statement (BB March 2005) that "BW is determined to support the continuing expansion of boating on our waterways, and to facilitate a thriving marina industry upon which that depends". 

  • Your Letters Where does Excel go from here - Feb 2005

    01 Apr 2005

    Dear Sir, Further to the article written by your correspondent Peter Poland that refers to Henri Lloyd on several occasions I feel compelled to write and correct the inferences and comments that will have misled your readers. 

News

  • Inmarsat launch

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Holt website

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  • Sunsail Lanzarote

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  • Lymington replaces eroded moorings

    01 Apr 2005

    Sixty-eight new berths will be built to the east of the Lymington Yacht Haven by Lymington Harbour Commissioners to replace moorings being eroded further downstream, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Cheetah Marine expanding

    01 Apr 2005

    Cheetah Marine, builders of powered catamarans and managers of Ventnor Haven on the south of the Isle of Wight, have been defending their scheme for adding a boatbuilding and boat service and repair shop, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Irish industry faces serious issues

    01 Apr 2005

    The results of a national survey of water -based leisure activities in Ireland were unveiled at the Allianze Direct Irish Marine Federation Boat Show in February, writes Phil Pickin. 

  • MCA warns on teredo vegetabilis

    01 Apr 2005

    As we went to press on this April issue, news reached us that a new strain of shipworm has been discovered by the Invertebrates Department of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). 

  • Thirty oars or a pair of Sabres?

    01 Apr 2005

    Ferndown-based Sabre Engines supplied the engines to power two galleys used in the Brad Pitt epic Troy - although filmgoers will be convinced the cast were propelling the galleys with their oars, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Agua distributor

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Simrad's showroom

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  • Cowes Classic saved

    01 Apr 2005

    KBL Powerboat Management Ltd, rights holder and promoter of the U I M Powerboat P1 World Championship, is to take over the running of the Cowes Classic, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • The Bugle - open this summer

    01 Apr 2005

    The Bugle pub in Hamble is to re-open in good time for summer 2005 after extensive restoration, says the developer. 

  • Raymarine - 'positioned for growth'

    01 Apr 2005

    Raymarine Plc has announced its maiden results since its flotation on the Official List on December 6, 2004. 

  • BoatScrubber: '39% improvement'

    01 Apr 2005

    To illustrate speed loss caused by fouling - under power and sail - BoatScrubber Marine organised a "before and after" test in flat water and a constant breeze in Portsmouth Harbour. 

  • Ainslie collects his OBE

    01 Apr 2005

    Double gold medallist Ben Ainslie collected his OBE at Buckingham Palace last month. "It's a huge honour, " he told the BBC. "It's not only for me but it is really nice for the people who have helped me." 

  • Sealine distrbutor

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Onan reduced

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Waterside Pub Partnership deal

    01 Apr 2005

    British Waterways (BW) and Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (Management) Ltd (S&NPE) have completed the Waterside Pub Partnership deal that will develop a nationwide pubs business at over 100 sites across BW's canals and rivers. 

  • Pre-1998 lifejackets warning

    01 Apr 2005

    Chandlers selling Barbour, Cosalt, Crewsaver, Douglas Gill, Fox, Leeda, Musto or Markin brand lifejackets made before 1998 with a United Moulders Mk3 automatic operating head - see picture - are warned problems can occur over time with this unit. 

  • MDM Trade Show is a clear winner at Newbury

    01 Apr 2005

    Mark Dowland Marine (MDM) says its Trade Show, which took place on March 8 and 9 at the Newbury Racecourse Exhibition Centre, exceeded previous records. 

  • SMS sets up in Plymouth

    01 Apr 2005

    After more than two years of developing its Lincombe Boatyard HQ in Salcombe, South Devon Volvo Penta and Honda Dealer SMS (Salcombe) Ltd, has now branched out into Plymouth. 

  • Brighton show

    01 Apr 2005

    Brighton Marina is to run a boat show over the May Bank Holiday weekend, April 30 - May 2. 

  • Largs completes refurbishment

    01 Apr 2005

    Largs Yacht Haven has completed a programme of complete refurbishment of its marina toilet and shower facilities. 

  • Marine Industry Regatta gets 30 entries

    01 Apr 2005

    The 2005 Marine Industry Regatta has attracted 30 entries to race for the Lewmar Trophy on Wednesday April 20 out of Port Solent. 

  • Mirabella V: the plot thickens

    01 Apr 2005

    Adding to the controversy surrounding the grounding of the giant sloop Mirabella V in the south of France last September, the Isle of Man Marine Administration (IMMA) has questioned the rules used by classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to calculate anchor size. 

  • Tom Murrant (1939 - 2005)

    01 Apr 2005

    Tom Murrant died suddenly last month. Together with Frank Fish and two other partners Murrant founded Sealine International in 1972. 

  • BMF starts MTS research

    01 Apr 2005

    As part of the ongoing consultation concerning the future of the Marine Trade Show, the British Marine Federation (BMF) is beginning phase two of its research programme. 

  • H-L's new AC look

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Barrus helping

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • TYHA's berth finder

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  • Bell Lawrie series attracts foreign entries

    01 Apr 2005

    Entries are flooding in for this year's Bell Lawrie Scottish Series, Scotland's biggest racing event, held in Tarbert over the weekend of May 27 to 30. 

  • Composite Mouldings Limited on the move

    01 Apr 2005

    Composite Mouldings Limited (CML) is looking for new premises as its existing accommodation at Husband's Shipyard at Marchwood near Southampton, is being redeveloped, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • International, too

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Avon helps

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Whoops!

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Crewsaver award

    01 Apr 2005

     

  • Lewmar - USD 'obscures good performance'

    01 Apr 2005

    Lewmar's latest figures show the group had sales of £3.6 million in the six months to December 31 2004, 7% above the same period in the prior year. 

The Excel Report 1

  • ExCeL questions: the official reply

    01 Apr 2005

    In BB's February issue, I wrote a comment based on the remarks made to me at the Schroders London Boat Show about life, the universe, boat shows and everything That comment was titled "What does this industry want from a boat show?" 

The Excel Report 2

  • A number of issues and concerns have been raised

    01 Apr 2005

    During our meeting at Egham on March 10, BB offered Paul Streeter the space to put the National Boat Shows/British Marine Federation answer to the points raised in my editorial comment in our February issue. This is that response 

Washington Post

  • Grow Boating is about to begin says Jim Nolan

    01 Apr 2005

    A sustained push to grow boating is about to begin over here and the numbers make interesting reading. The aim is to increase "participation" in boating by three million people over the 72 million the NMMA and the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) estimate participated in 2003. 

Webtrading

  • Webtrading

    01 Apr 2005

    Choosing the overall winner at this year's annual boats. com Marine Industry Web Awards was certainly a difficult task for the judges - hence their decision for a joint first prize. 

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