DOUBLEBRAID IS THE LATEST ADDITION

HOMENEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGINGDOUBLEBRAID IS THE LATEST ADDITION

24 Jun 2021

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Marlow’s Doublebraid can be used for a variety of purposes onboard

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MARLOW ROPES LTD

Blue Ocean Doublebraid is Marlow Ropes’ latest addition to its eco-conscious Blue Ocean product range, manufactured from sustainable materials.

The heat-set braid-on-braid Doublebraid is made from 100% recycled waste plastic bottles and follows the release of the company’s Blue Ocean Dockline.

Since the launch of the Blue Ocean Dockline in 2018, more than half of Marlow’s yachting range is now manufactured using sustainable materials.

The latest Blue Ocean product can be used for a variety of on-board applications.

It is available on a reel as standard and also as spliced finished assemblies on request.

“It offers flexibility and easy handling for all sailors, and now has the reassurance of being sustainably manufactured,” explained Marlow’s leisure marine director, Paul Honess.

Carbon footprint

“The addition of this new product demonstrates Marlow’s on-going commitment to sustainable manufacturing by reducing and eliminating our negative environmental impact through the introduction of the Blue Ocean product range and company-wide Blue Ocean initiatives which focus on reducing energy consumption, waste and the company’s carbon footprint.”

And he explained it’s important to Marlow to take responsibility and become more sustainable while providing customers with more rope options.

“We have worked hard over the last couple of years to eliminate plastics from our ranges, lower our carbon footprint and introduce sustainable materials,” he added.

“With half of our range now made using these sustainable materials we are getting closer to achieving our target of using 100% reliance on recycled materials by 2030.”

via Boating Business | Doublebraid is the latest addition.

NEW VANG AND MAINSHEET KITS

HOMEXPORT BBMSSRNEW VANG AND MAINSHEET KITS

Barton Marine’s new Laser downhaul and kicker kits are class legal

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Barton Marine has launched new three sizes of its vang and mainsheet kit.

Available in sizes 2, 3 and 5 these fully rigged sets include everything required for easy installation and are designed to help make boaters’ experiences on the water smoother.

The size 2 kit (02900) is suitable for boats up to 22ft and is supplied with shackle fittings and a spliced soft eye for maximum strength.

Sizes 3 (03900) and 5 (05900) have snap shackles top and bottom with a length of line, again attached with a spliced soft eye.

These are suitable for yachts up to 25ft and 35ft and are free running to help reliable control of a mainsail or boom.

New Laser kits

Working with the company’s ‘Rising Star’ sailor Harry Newton of Whitstable Yacht Club, Barton has developed its Laser kits for summer 2021.

The new downhaul kit provides increased purchase with an 8:1 inline pulley system and is class legal for ILCA and Laser classes.

The kicker kit features a chunkier swivel post on the triple block to enable smoother rotation of the block and additional strength for improved stability.

A pillar fairlead is now included to make cleating and releasing of the rope easier.

“When races are won by fractions of a second, everything needs to click into place perfectly and the new Laser Class legal, Barton Kicker Kit does just that,” said Christian Brewer, Barton global sales manager.

via Boating Business | New vang and mainsheet kits.

DEMAND UP FOR EXTREME RIGGING

HOMENEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGINGDEMAND UP FOR EXTREME RIGGING

28 Jun 2021

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Racing Dyneema 99 Pro Halyard Photo: Kingfisher Yacht Ropes

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Kingfisher Yacht Ropes is seeing a big increase in demand for its lines, halyards and rigging ropes.

Sales have increased of associated products for rigging, including products the company distributes in the UK from Tylaska such as premium shackles, LOOP Products, D Splicer and Selma splicing equipment.

Since the beginning of 2021, all Dyneema products distributed by Kingfisher Yacht Ropes have been changed to bio-based fibre as part of the company’s commitment to sustainability. For every one tonne of bio-based Dyneema purchased, five tonnes of CO2 emissions are avoided when compared to standard Dyneema fibres.

Extreme products

The company has seen an upturn in sales of more extreme products with Dyneema cores and technical covers made from Technora, Dyneema or Kevlar with the launch of last year’s Racing Dyneema 99 Pro Halyard proving particularly successful. With diameters of 8, 10 and 12mm and breaking strengths ranging from 3,570 to 7,650kg, the halyard has been designed to provide the best possible holding ability in clutches and jammers.

Also proving popular is Kingfisher’s range of Gottifredi Maffioli GP custom products, designed with professional racing teams.

Kingfisher Yacht Ropes will be showcasing its range of products at this year’s Cowes Week, from its base in Cowes Yacht Haven where the company will be providing technical information and regatta support.

via Boating Business | Demand up for extreme rigging.

MARLOW ROPES JOINS MADE IN BRITAIN

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSMARLOW ROPES JOINS MADE IN BRITAIN

28 Jun 2021

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Marlow’s workforce at their British headquarters in Hailsham, East Sussex.

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Marlow Ropes has been accredited as a member of Made in Britain enabling the manufacturer to adopt the official, protected mark of the organisation.

The mark is intended to help buyers recognise products as being of good quality, great value and British-made.

“We are very proud of our British manufacturing heritage as a leading rope-maker,” said Marlow Ropes MD Jon Mitchell. “Our high performing rope solutions are made to the highest standards with innovation, quality and sustainability at their core, and to me, this embodies a Great British manufactured product.

“We are pleased to now share this mantle with fellow colleagues in the manufacturing industry.”

John Pearce, chief executive of Made in Britain added: “We’re delighted that Marlow Ropes has joined the community of more than 1200 British manufacturers.

“The more the mark is used and seen, the more it is recognised as a mark of quality.”

via Boating Business | Marlow Ropes joins Made in Britain.

ALLEN SOLVES MAST TAPERING PROBLEMHOMENEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGINGALLEN SOLVES MAST TAPERING PROBLEM24 Jun 2021EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintA new mast being formed at Allen’s workshop in Essex Photo: Allen BrothersINDUSTRY DATABASEALLEN BROTHERS (FITTINGS) LTDSailing hardware company Allen Brothers has used 3d model technology to solve the problem of inconsistencies in masts for the Dragon keelboat.Mast tapers are needed to get the best shape and performance from a sail. The process for creating them is straightforward but it is difficult to achieve a consistent result. Sailors and boat builders were noticing that the bend characteristics differed between each mast, meaning that, if one needed to be replaced, the tuning and set up measurements would no longer be valid.Allen set about determining what was causing these slight variations, using its 3d CAD and machining expertise to produce a scan of the desired taper which could then be used to reverse-engineer a 3d model for repeated use.ConsistencyDarren Elwell, design manager at Allen, said the aim was to produce a consistent tapered mast. “One that would result in the same bend characteristics and make rig tunning easier between the different boats,” he said.Using the 3d CAD data the design team was able to manufacture a set of forming tools that repeated the profile of the taper. “We had surmised that the forming operation was going to be the most difficult operation to achieve and quickly realised we would need to somehow form the taper from top to bottom to allow us to control the sizes of the taper,” said Tom Clayton, product designer at Allen.The company has perfected the technique, producing 20 masts so far. “I believe we have certainly nailed the brief. The taper is identical across all the sections and looks much neater than the previous version,” said Mr Elwell.

via Boating Business | Allen solves mast tapering problem.

SIR PETER HARRISON DIES

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSSIR PETER HARRISON DIES

21 Jun 2021

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Sir Peter Harrison has died, aged 84.

Sir Peter, whose first time on the water was on the Norfolk Broads with the scouts, was the founder of the Peter Harrison Foundation

He grew up in Cheshire and became a chartered accountant at the age of 21.

His career progressed to include appointments at Ford Motor Company where he learnt about forecasting market sizes, volumes and product development and at Firth Cleveland.

In 1971 he joined the Crest Nicholson Group, which at the time was diversifying and acquiring other companies including the Camper & Nicholsons shipyard of which Sir Peter was made chief executive.

In 1978 he acquired Chernikeeff, one of the companies in the Crest Nicholson Group.

Breakthrough

The business produced instruments to measure the speed and distance travelled by vessels, instruments that were designed to be fitted through a watertight valve in a vessel’s hull – a breakthrough compared to previous instruments that were dragged behind vessels.

Sir Peter developed Chernikeeff into the largest privately held computer networking company in the UK a move which enabled him to sell out for £300 million in 1999 / 2000.

He used the money to set up the Peter Harrison Foundation which focuses on the personal development of disabled and disadvantaged young people and in 2003 sponsored an America’s Cup bid, Britain’s first since 1987.

It involved him buying to Japanese Nippon Challenge boats for practice and setting up the GBR Challenge Team which built two monohull boats on the Isle of Wight, GBR70 – Wight Lightning – and GBR78 – Wight Magic.

The team lost in the quarter finals to Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes of the New York Yacht Club with the conclusion that they hadn’t had enough time to build and test thoroughly enough.

He was knighted in 2013 in recognition of his philanthropic work.

via Boating Business | Sir Peter Harrison dies.

EUROPEAN BOOST FOR ANTI-CHAFE PADS

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSEUROPEAN BOOST FOR ANTI-CHAFE PADS

08 Jun 2021

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Wear And Tear Pads provide super-durable gelcoat protection against chafe caused by sheets and furling lines. Photo: Wear And Tear Pads

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Innovative pads that eliminates rope chafe damage to cockpit sides and cabin tops have become more widely available in Europe.

Marine equipment distributor Osculati s.r.l, has been appointed as stockist/distributor for Wear And Tear Pads in Europe.

“These simple self – adhesive stainless steel ‘pads’ protect gel coat surfaces from rope and line chafe and over 16,000 have now been sold around the world,” said Andrew Grogono, inventor of the pads.

Pointing out that chafed gelcoat affects sale value, he added: “The pads are guaranteed to never wear out and now utilise the world’s leading ‘3 M’ VHB adhesive system which assures the best possible bond to the gel coat surface.”

Easy to fit

Ex aerospace engineer Andrew runs the Wear And Tear Pads business with his wife on their premises near Bristol, where all production is carried out.

Launched in 2009, the pads were the first product of their type on the market and are particularly suitable for sheets and furling lines.

They are supplied ready to fit immediately, with no screws or fixing necessary, unlike normal ‘rubbing strakes’.

In addition to Osculati in Europe, the pads are stocked by distributors globally including Force 4 in the UK, Compass 24 in Germany, Marine Outfitters in Canada and Sailboat Owners in the US.

via Boating Business | European boost for anti-chafe pads.

NEW WHITE QUICK CLEAT

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01 Jun 2021

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The new white Quick Cleat will blend in on white gelcoat hulls

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Barton Marine’s Quick Cleat is now available in white.

The cleat holds and locks lines up to 10mm and loads up to 70kg and has been designed to blend in on white gelcoat hulls.

It is manufactured from high strength Zytel composite, developed to last in a marine environment, with the added benefit of not yellowing over time.

“Improved aesthetics meet functionality with no more knots required when cleating a line,” explained Barton MD Suzanne Blaustone. “Users just twist the mechanism, drop in their line and release for simple, safe line handling even a novice crew member can assist with.

“Quick Cleats enable easy adjustment of line tension to take up slack in one direction, whilst locking the line in place in the other.”

The cleat can be used for a number of functions on board, including securing fenders, tenders and dock lines, water toys, paddleboards, or fishing gear.

They can also be used to hold tarps or boat covers securely in place for tailer transit, or long-term storage.

via Boating Business | New white Quick Cleat.

FUTURISTIC VESSEL COULD BE FROM STAR WARS

HOMENEWSBOATBUILDINGBOATBUILDINGFUTURISTIC VESSEL COULD BE FROM STAR WARS

07 Jun 2021

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The RaceBird prototype is due to be shown in September

The inaugural UIM World Electric Powerboat Series – E1 – has officially launched its RaceBird powerboat.

The futuristic vessel has been co-created by SeaBird Technologies and Victory Marine following a validation process.

The powerboat is inspired by nature and birds flying low over the water and features an outboard motor, enclosed safety canopy and hydrofoil technology, allowing for minimum drag, reduced wake and maximum energy efficiency.

The RaceBird is designed for foil-to-foil racing and should be capable of reaching speeds up to 50 knots (93 km/h or 58 mph).

The E1 Series aims to help drive forward electric boating, incorporating the advances in electric power in motorsport to the marine environment.

“We hope to accelerate change in the marine industry and provide sustainable solutions for future leisure craft,” said Alejandro Agag, E1 co-founder and chairman.

New era

“I’ve compared electric racing cars to podracers from Star Wars in the past, but the RaceBird looks even more futuristic. We’re looking forward to ushering in a new era of electric powerboat racing.”

Sophi Horne, SeaBird Technologies, added: “What has been interesting is trying to find a balance between how you envisage the design and combining that with optimising both performance and efficiency. The solution we settled on fortunately doesn’t compromise on either the looks or performance capabilities.”

With the design now validated, the RaceBird will enter into the production phase at Victory Marine with engineering and manufacturing in preparation for prototype testing.

The first full-scale model is due to be shown at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

The E1 Series and PIF (the Public Investment Fund) have entered into a partnership that will see PIF support in delivering the world’s first electric powerboat racing championship.

The inaugural racing season is scheduled to take place early 2023.

via Boating Business | Futuristic vessel could be from Star Wars.

VENERABLE SEAMAN, DAG PIKE, DIESHOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSVENERABLE SEAMAN, DAG PIKE, DIES07 Jun 2021EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintDag Pike, happy at the helm of a fast boatMaritime expert and prolific author of books on seamanship, Dag Pike, has died on 28 May at the age of 88.Dag’s reputation in the maritime world was peerless, his 65 years at sea resulting in expertise in a huge range of disciplines including navigation, powerboat racing, search and rescue and safety at sea. He was perhaps best known for his work on developing RIBs, devising the concept and building an early prototype whilst he was Inspector of Lifeboats for the RNLI in the early 1960s.Rescued at sea himself 12 times, Dag had considerable personal experience of search and rescue operations which he put to use when writing his Royal Ocean Racing Club Manual of Safety and Survival. He was the author of more than 25 papers and 40 books on topics ranging from electronics and navigation to weather forecasting, surveys and safety at sea.Dag navigated and piloted some of the fastest boats in the world culminating in him winning the World Offshore Powerboat Championship in 1988. He also navigated Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Challenger on its Blue Ribband record-breaking fastest Atlantic crossing by powerboat in 1986.Dag was also a regular expert witness, appearing in both civil and criminal courts advising on subjects such as navigation, assessment of conditions and collisions on cases involving including insurance companies, the Treasury and HM Customs and Excise.Dag was still working at the age of 88, producing copy for Boating Business’s sister magazine Maritime Journal and putting the finishing touches to his latest book ‘Work and Patrol Boats’, due to be published by Mercator Media.

via Boating Business | Venerable seaman, Dag Pike, dies.