Awlgrip - 01.208

Visitors will be offered information on the latest Awlgrip coating, Awlcoat TPC, specifically designed to help boatbuilders and yards during the assembly, production and transit of yachts.

Awlcoat TPC, which was launched in June 2006, provides excellent temporary protection to the yacht's painted surface against a wide range of contaminants including dust, oil, grease and fly rust, as well as coating overspray.

When professionally applied, one application of Awlcoat TPC forms a tough, light grey protective film. Before handing the finished yacht over to the customer, the coating can be easily and completely removed at a range of temperatures to display the yacht's finish underneath.

The single component, water based coating can be applied using conventional or airless spray. For smaller areas, a standard paint roller or brush can also be used. Awlcoat TPC can be applied over Awlgrip and Awlcraft 2000 topcoats.

Barton Marine - 01.240

Barton, an exhibitor at METS for all 18 shows to date, will once again have its team available to offer information on its complete range of deck hardware.

There are over 1,000 products in the range to meet the needs of sailboats from dinghies and keelboats right through to yachts up to 16 metres.

The Barton block range is available from 14mm – 76mm in sheave diameter, with the largest in the range taking lines up to 14mm in diameter and a break load up to 3000kg. Snatch blocks, high load, snap shackle, stand up, and camcleat versions are all available to ensure the crew have the right tools for the job.

The Barton Mainsheet and Genoa Car System, available in three sizes for yachts up to 14 metres, has a wide choice of optional components including single take off traveller cars, double take off traveller cars and end fittings to provide customers with a personalised system that offers the right control line purchase for their requirements.

This year's season has seen the redesign and introduction of a stunningly visual, customer-friendly packaging that gives customers the information they require to make the right decision when purchasing.

Contender UK - 01.516, 01.122 or 01.423

Contender UK is sole UK distributor for Perfix, a revolutionary new patented fastener system, and Holmenkol, a new range of products which use the latest in nano technology. The company has also started distributing Nautex Premium Breathable Acrylic from Sattler, a revolutionary new fully waterproof and breathable acrylic for boat covers and sprayhoods. 

Visitors to METS should visit Contender Sailcloth’s stand 01.516, Perfix International B.V.’s stand 01.122 or HOLMENKOL Sport-Technologies GmbH & Co. KG’s stand 01.423 to find out more on the products.

Perfix is a new fastener system specifically developed for marine covers and sprayhoods.  Durable and corrosion free, it offers a quick and easy method of fixing a marine cover or sprayhood to a boat. Unlike other systems currently available, Perfix does not involve any protruding pins, or sharp parts which can be liable to cause damage to clothing or feet, or can snag ropes.

Sattler Nautex Premium Breathable Acrylic is a unique material as it is both waterproof and breathable. It offers a solution to the ongoing problem of mould and corrosion damage normally associated with boat covers. Even in the harsh marine environment, Nautex keeps the inside of boats dry by letting moisture out and no water or moisture in.

Holmenkol products create a range of advanced coatings that offer advantages to performance across a variety of uses. Holmenkol coatings create low friction, and dirt and water repellent surfaces. For example, coatings applied to sails enable smooth hoists and drops, and less water retention, while a coating on the hull keeps it clean and optimises speed.

 

CJR Propulsion - 03.318

With over 75 years experience, CJR Propulsion has gained a world wide reputation for exceptional quality and reliability, exporting its products to over 60 countries, covering four continents. CJR Propulsion has the range of skills, design software, tooling and equipment to manufacture high performance, quality engineered propeller and sterngear systems to satisfy any pleasure boat builders requirements.

Visitors will be able to see CJR’s range of products including propellers for pleasure and commercial vessels, a selection of auxiliary equipment and a range of custom designed propellers.

CJR Propulsion design and manufacture a large number of propellers designed on a bespoke basis for individual craft. A combination of blades, area, skew and other materials are carefully selected and computer designed to create the optimum propeller for individual vessels. The company has recently expanded its premises with a purpose designed 11,000 sq ft Engineering Centre and a specialised CAD/CAM Design Centre that produces machined, one-pieced, solid patterns from which the extremely accurate casting can be made in CJR’s foundry.

These in-house facilities have enabled the company to increase its production by around 75%, reduce lead times by up to 50% and the number of overdue orders down from 7% to less than 1%.

CJR will be holding presentations throughout the show on the stand about the company’s ability to deliver quality products on demand for builders. CJR’s expert team will also be available to offer help, advice and consultations.

 

E-T-A Circuit Breakers – 05.406

E-T-A design and manufacturer a broad range of electro-mechanical and electronic products for circuit protection, switching and control and will be displaying its latest combined switch and circuit breaker for push-fit mounting in switch panels.

Featuring an attractive, contoured, “soft” feel rocker actuator with dual illumination and choice of both colour and “marine” legends, and a 3-position switch version of matching design, the E-T-A 3131 enables all combinations of switching and circuit protection to be provided in one stylish control panel grouping, making it a first line choice for builders of powerboats and yachts. Integral overload protection negates the need for fuse holders or additional circuit breakers, thus offering great advantages for boat users and simplifying the wiring circuits.

E-T-A will also be showing its state-of-the-art distributed electrical power management system for marine applications. This comprises power nodes distributed around the boat to reduce long runs of heavy current wiring, plus a control unit which can be interfaced with touch screen displays or conventional switch panels.  Reflecting E-T-A’s extensive knowledge of marine practice, several unique features are provided including a safety override to ensure continuity of power in the unlikely event of a system failure.

 

Hyde Sails – 03.410

Hyde Sails, the second largest sail makers in the UK is exhibiting at METS for the first time as part of its international expansion drive. Hyde will occupy a unique position as the only sailmaker in the British Pavilion. Most sailmakers sell to the end user but Hyde aims to meet new distributors to establish international distribution networks and yacht builders to discuss future sail supply. This latest initiative reflects the professional and business orientated ethos of the company.

The company currently produces 15,000 sails per year including dinghies, One Design Keelboats, custom racing and cruising yacht sails. It is also sole supplier to Performance Sailcraft Europe, Luhrs Marine and LDC Racing Sailboats; other customers include Select Yachts and Rustler Yachts.

Head Office and the service loft are based in the UK while the manufacturing facility, wholly owned by Hyde, is in the Philippines. The sail loft is managed by two veteran sailmakers employed by Hyde for over 30 years. This wealth of experience and knowledge in design, production and specification guarantees high volume production of top quality products.

 

Newage Transmissions - 01.310

Newage is launching its PRM1200A, an all-new 8° down angle, hydraulically operated marine gearbox for the pleasure craft market. With a torque capacity of 1200 Nm and maximum input speed of 5000 rev/min, the PRM1200A has been developed as a rugged yet compact and lightweight unit for use with standard rotation engines. It is rated at 505 hp at 3000 rev/min and available with 1.25:1, 1.50:1, 2.00:1 and 2.50:1 reduction ratios as standard. The transmission can be supplied with adaptor plates to suit BW, SAE3, SAE4 and CAT3 alternatives.

The new PRM1200A will operate a clutched Power Take Off (PTO) and is available with a wide variety of control options. It will be displayed at METS with Newage’s recently introduced MPC (marine propulsion control) system which provides electronic management of engine throttle and gear engagement, as well as automatic adjustment of power to match the demands of engine-driven ancillaries such as bow thrusters.

Nobeltec - 07.357

Marine navigation pioneer Jeppesen Marine, the leisure division of Jeppesen, has announced the release of their Nobeltec Admiral Version 9, Visual Navigation Suite (VNS) Version 9, and two new add-on features, known as “Plus Packs.”

These new Nobeltec products give customers more choices and continue to raise the bar for navigational PC software. Nobeltec Admiral and VNS 9 combine powerful electronic charting solutions with new features found in each Plus Pack to deliver an attractive and easy-to-use platform.

Admiral & VNS 9 Highlights: AIS Filtering; GRIB weather support; Hand Panning Tool; Nav Info Panels for easy display of important data (1 panel in VNS, up to 4 panels in Admiral); Strip Charts – A histogram for quick analysis of incoming data; GPS/Trip Navbar – Monitor GPS signal strength and track distance traveled

The new Sailing Plus Pack takes advantage of the Nobeltec Admiral and VNS platforms by providing: Polar diagram display; Histogram display of key sailing data; Auto record of real time data for instant polar creation; Laylines and wind arrows draped on top of the chart; Enhanced boat tracking;Basic instrument support for B&G and Ockam instruments

Tender Tracker Plus Pack (Admiral Only): Tender Tracker Plus Pack, designed specifically for yachts, works with Admiral 9 and a hardware unit (the Seetrac Tender Tracking solution), to display and monitor tender locations from with Admiral software.

Raymarine - 01.111

Raymarine will be launching several new products at the show.

Raymarine’s new G170 (17 in) and G190 (19 in) marine displays will be on show. These high clarity, colour screens are designed with nine inputs, enabling a range of devices to be integrated into the display unit. With the popularity of Raymarine’s multifunction E series, the G170 and G190 make ideal remote stations, with the extra flexibility of the additional video inputs, and integration with the E series remote keyboard.

The 60STV satellite television antenna system will also feature. Particularly suitable for yachts of 50 ft and above, the 60STV offers access to hundreds of channels of digital entertainment with digital quality sound, enabling films and TV programmes to be viewed on Raymarine monitors on board or on standard TV screens.

The S1 Wheel pilot and S1 Tiller pilot draw on Raymarine’s 30 years of expertise in autopilot technology, reliability and design. Both systems use the latest Raymarine SmartPilot course computers for optimum performance and course handling.

LifeTag, Raymarine’s innovative automatic wireless Man Overboard System, has been entered for the DAME Awards.

Sugatsune Kogyo (UK) – 01.211

Sugatsune Kogyo (UK) Ltd, the European arm of Japan’s largest producer of high quality domestic and industrial hardware, will be introducing its exclusive ZweiL range of 316 stainless steel interior fittings.

The ultimate hardware accessory range, contrasting bands of high gloss and satin finish accentuate the luminous profiles of ZweiL products, designed to add sleek elegance to yacht interiors. Manufactured from the finest quality 316 stainless steel, the range includes door knobs, handles, pulls, hooks, hinges, door stoppers, glass shelf holders, door latches and hinges.

A key feature of Sugatsune’s product range is its patented Lapcon damping technology on its soft opening/closing devices. Its whisper-quiet precision complements an ultra smooth action that prevents slamming doors, adding quality and refinement to designs.

With a reputation for high quality, the company produces more than 3500 items including assisted lift door stays and hinges; conventional hinges including concealed and detent types; flush and conventional handles; latching systems; mechanical and magnetic catches; fasteners; casters; adjustable feet; drawer slides; locks; brackets and shelving systems.

Many of the company’s products are available in either 304 or 316 grade stainless steel. Meticulous attention has been paid to design so that, while functional and highly durable, the hardware is stylish with the touch and feel of quality.

Whale Water Systems – 01.248

Whale has two new products on show – the all-new Smartbail manual bilge pump with the fastest through-bulkhead installation time and the Orca, and all new range of electric bilge pumps.

The Smartbail manual bilge pump combines top class performance with robust materials; and sleek modern styling. Boatbuilder benefits include fast installation – Smartbail can be fitted by one person in a typical through bulkhead installation in just 3.5 minutes.

Installation is made easy for one fitter to mount from one side of the bulkhead without using any additional fittings. The self-sealing design means further time saving with no need to apply messy sealants. The slim profile pump can be fitted in various orientations and comes preassembled as one unit.

The Orca’s unique design is ideal for the tightest bilge spaces. This brand new innovative range offers the boater electric bilge pumps, which are both easy to install and maintain. The Orca pumps efficiently deliver high flow rates with low amp draw and a large surface area exposed to bilge water.

The range consists of four models with a choice of three flow capacities-500, 950 and 1300 GPH. All four models have a high performance levels fully complying with the ISO8846 and ISO8849 marine standards.

Installation is made simple with multiple wire locations and a compact design allowing the installer to position the pump in the most convenient part of the bilge.

Tacktick – 03.301

Already a DAME Award winner with its Micronet solar powered wireless instrument system, Tacktick has launched a wireless Power Boat Wind Transmitter that makes docking in a breeze much easier.  Measuring both wind speed and direction, the Micronet Power Boat Wind Transmitter has numerous advantages over traditional systems.  Being wireless and solar powered means there is no need to drill holes or run cabling to install either the transmitter or the display.

The vane can be installed by the owner simply with three screws.  The vane and the display are then paired in exactly the same way as a mobile ‘phone headset is paired with the ‘phone.  The display can then be positioned just where the helmsman needs it.  There are also no vulnerable connections so damage due to pounding seas, vibration or accidental wrenching of cables is a thing of the past.

Tacktick technology has been developed in the sailboat racing scenario and is consequently extremely robust and all Tacktick instruments are waterproof to 10m and therefore fully resistant to water over the flybridge.

Analogue displays, available in white, carbon black or grey can be mounted anywhere from the flybridge to the cockpit, even in the owners pocket!

The new Micronet Power Boat Wind Transmitter will make docking in winds much easier by ensuring accurate wind speed and direction information in the helmsman’s line of sight.