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Full sailboat enclosure provides clearer view

{ Nautilux Custom Canvas } Red Bank, N.J., U.S.A. This full enclosure for a Main Cat 30 consisted of 14 panels and three screen insert panels. A forward center window encompasses the mast with a form-fitting collar for a weathertight seal. An aft center door panel gives access to the cockpit area. The goal was [...]

By |2010-06-01T00:00:00-05:00June 1, 2010|

Hands-free boat covers eliminate hassle

Boat ownership can be an expensive proposition. Beyond the initial upfront purchase, owners pay for winter storage, insurance, docking fees, fuel costs and maintenance. IMT Inc., Winter Park, Fla., has developed an ideal way to cover this important investment—the Touchless Boat Cover™, a one-touch remote control protective shelter system for a wide array of lifts [...]

By |2010-05-01T00:00:00-05:00May 1, 2010|

Marine fabric available in more than 45 colors

Sunfield™ Marine acrylic fabric has excellent UV resistance and graphic representation. Available in more than 45 colors. Sunfield outdoor furniture fabric comes in 55 vibrant colors, including solids and stripes. Sun Canvas meets government requirements for numbered ducks and single-fill ducks. SOURCE Sunfield Inc.

By |2010-05-01T00:00:00-05:00May 1, 2010|

“Snap-in” vent features aerodynamic design

Airlette Corp., manufacturer of specialized vents designed specifically for use with flexible boat coverings, now offers an improved “snap-in” model using a much more aerodynamic design with a low--profiled hood. The modified vent model is now offered in bulk form and in a black color to accommodate a greater variety of boat covers and colors. [...]

By |2010-05-01T00:00:00-05:00May 1, 2010|

Estimating for sales and profits

The quality of your estimates has an impact on your bottom line. By Shelby Gonzalez Estimating job costs is one of the cornerstone skills of running a successful marine fabrication business. The more accurately you can estimate the amount of labor and materials a given job will require, the better the job will go, and [...]

By |2010-03-09T00:00:00-06:00March 9, 2010|

Faux leather fabric for outdoor applications

The Ultra Lifestyle Collection of durable, luxurious simulated leather fabrics is designed for marine and outdoor use, engineered to meet the growing demands for strength and environmental responsibility. The fabrics are free of plasticizers, heavy metals, stabilizers,VOCs and formaldehyde; 99 percent of the solvents used in production are captured and recycled. An anti-mildew agent allows [...]

By |2010-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2010|

World’s biggest boat wrap debuted

Clay Gaillard, public relations manager for Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, wondered how to attract attention at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to the QuadZeus, a 60-foot convertible power sportfishing boat. He approached marine artist Steve Goione and, later, Image Monster, a Wilmington, Del., large format printer, who came together to install the world’s biggest boat [...]

By |2010-02-01T00:00:00-06:00February 1, 2010|

How to find boat registries for a marine business plan

Compiled by Juli Case I’m applying for a loan, and the lender wants me to submit a business plan for my marine shop. How do I find out how many boats there are registered in New Jersey, so I can show them how many potential customers there are? Boat owners are usually required to register [...]

By |2010-01-01T00:00:00-06:00January 1, 2010|

Retail-size wipes

New 303 Products Aerospace Protectant Wipes™ are available for 2010 in a new retail size containing 40 towlettes. A powerful UV screening surface treatment, the protectant is sold in the automotive, marine, RV, hardware, pool/spa, outdoors and recreation aftermarkets. Regular use provides 100 percent protection against UV-caused fading, according to the manufacturer. SOURCE 303 Products [...]

By |2010-01-01T00:00:00-06:00January 1, 2010|

New boat sales sinking

Spader Business Management, Sioux Falls, S.D., a training and consulting firm, reports that new boat sales dropped 34.2 percent and average total dealership sales declined by 23 percent during the first nine months of 2009. Revenue for pre-owned boats also dropped, but only by 5.2 percent. With boat sales down, a greater percent of the [...]

By |2010-01-01T00:00:00-06:00January 1, 2010|
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