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

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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.

TALL SHIP ZEBU A WRECK AFTER IRISH SEA STORMS

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSTALL SHIP ZEBU A WRECK AFTER IRISH SEA STORMS

26 May 2021

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Tall Ship ‘Zebu’ grounded on the sea wall in Holyhead Photo: Holyhead Coastguard

A historic tall ship has been declared a wreck after being battered by a storm in the Irish Sea off Anglesey.

Tall Ship Zebu had become grounded on the sea wall in choppy seas off Holyhead on the afternoon of 15 May. She had come into port two days earlier because of unfavourable wind conditions meaning her journey south to Bristol was unsafe.

Initial assessments of Zebu showed less damage than feared and hopes were high that the ship could be saved. But further storms dashed those hopes. “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I must announce that Tall Ship Zebu suffered further heavy damage today,” said a statement on 21 May.

Horrendous pounding

“For the entire day and throughout the night until Friday morning, Zebu was subjected to a horrendous pounding from both wind and sea,” it said. “Winds from the south up to 70 miles per hour hit Holyhead and jeopardised Zebu’s already vulnerable position.

“Captain Borrett and the master marine surveyor were at the scene whereby it soon became apparent that she has suffered further devastating damage,” said the statement.

The 100 ft Zebu is the world’s first historic tall ship to have an electric auxiliary propulsion system, swapping her old engine for an electric flux motor powered by rechargeable batteries. Built in the 1930s, she was used for festivals and training to keep alive the heritage and history of tall ships.

Tall Ship Zebu will now be removed from the sea wall to ensure the safety of other vessels using the port.

via Boating Business | Tall Ship Zebu a wreck after Irish Sea storms.

Mylor Yacht Harbour is embarking on its latest project – building a Sunbeam to the specification of the 1920s originals but made of GRP, not wood.

The project comes 20 years after the master shipwrights of Mylor Yacht Harbour built a trio of classic wooden Falmouth Sunbeam yachts.

The hull of ‘Tilly’ has been moulded on the Isle of Wight from Alfred Westmacott’s original 100-year-old design.

“Mylor Yacht Harbour has had a long-term relationship with these beautiful boats – building three wooden ones, fully restoring several others and the ongoing maintenance of many of the original fleet,” says Ollie Graffy, whose project it is to bring her to Cornwall. “When the opportunity arose to get involved with building a modern version that has all the grace and style of the originals, performs the same, has a water-tight bulkhead and is much easier to maintain, we jumped at the chance.”

He added: “It’s such an exciting project for our expert teams to re-create a boat that has such great history.”

And he explained that the qualities a traditionally built vessel will be maintained, but the boat will benefit from easier maintenance and a lower cost of ownership.

The project is aimed at heling to secure the longevity of the class going forward.

via Boating Business | New generation of Sunbeam from MYH.

MARLOW ROPES APPOINTS ISAAC

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19 May 2021

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Isaac Marsh is the new leisure sales representative at Marlow Ropes

Isaac Marsh has joined Marlow Ropes as leisure marine sales representative.

Isaac previously worked at Northampton sailmakers Pinnell & Bax where he spent five years. Prior to that he was studying for a degree in logistics and supply chain management.

A keen sailor since 2008, Isaac knows his way around dinghies having started in toppers, lasers; he current sails a Fireball and finished fifth at the Fireballs Worlds, Canada in 2019.

via Boating Business | Marlow Ropes appoints Isaac.