PRODUCTS & SERVICES
MT hoist completes yard line-up Emsworth Yacht Harbour, UK, has invested in a Marine Travelift 5011 BFM mobile hoist for use alongside its existing Groves crane and recently acquired Wise W10 boat parker. The new Travelift is capable of moving boats weighing up to 50 tonnes and measuring approximately 18m (60ft) long. The family-owned marina offers berthing for 227 berths and serviced hard standing. On-site businesses provide a variety of boat repair and other services including chandlery and brokerage.
DIY dock protector United Plastics Corporation (UPC) has launched a doit-yourself surface solution designed to preserve timber docks and decks. Named ProFekt, the product fits directly onto the dock surface to eliminate air and water contact with the surface of the wood. Originally designed to protect boat deck surfaces, ProFekt is
Harbour manager, Neil Brooke, is enthusiastic about the purchase. “We are excited to be adding the Marine Travelift to our range of equipment on site and thus completing the reinstatement
of Emsworth Yacht Harbour as a fully working shipyard,” he said. “Together with our crane and boat parker, we can now lift most sizes and types of boats enabling them to benefit from the shipwright,
manufactured from marine grade PVC that does not leech when in contact with water. Its natural mineral composition eliminates splinters while creating a nonslip surface in both wet and dry environments. An ultraviolet ray stabiliser is integrated to enhance colour stability and reduce fading, and an antifungal treatment added to combat moisture intrusion and prevent mildew and mould. ProFekt is flexible, completely recyclable and contains recycled materials. Easy to install, it can be cut with a razor knife to the desired measurements and simply positioned on the surface of existing dock boards. Premium construction adhesive is used to fix the product to the decking and finishing nails should be tacked into the ends of each piece for proper installation. “ProFekt is a very simple way to give docks a makeover,” says Jack Nagy, UPC senior vice president sales and marketing. “It installs quickly and hides unsightly boards while protecting them from further damage. Plus it looks and feels like real wood and comes in four different finishes.”
engineering and boat maintenance services we can offer.” Contact Marine Travelift in WI, USA on email: info@ marinetravelift.com
Classy cleats Canadian docking solutions specialist, Technomarine, has introduced an innovative line of eye-catching but durable mooring cleats to accompany its new 500 series docks. Although radical in appearance, the cleats are nononsense in terms of function, having been developed by a team of industrial designers and engineers to offer optimal strength, durability and practicality. Four sizes and capacities are available: 12in (20kN); 16in x 2 (28kN and 52.9kN); and 20in (91.6kN). The two largest are said to exceed the capacity
of any other cleat on the market. Manufactured in cast aluminium alloy in either satin, polished or powder coated finishes, the cleats feature countersunk holes for capped bolts. This gives a clean modern look and also prevents the hardware from catching on the ropes. Logos can be added on request. Contact Technomarine Manufacturing in Canada on email: sales@technomarine.ca
The product comes with a 15year warranty. Contact United Plastics Corporation in NC, USA on email: jnagy@ unitedplasticscorp.com
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