The Siena Range
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durability. M MELFI DESIGN manufactures and designs not only Helm Chairs but also CUSTOM MADE BOAT INTERIORS, SOFT FURNISHINGS and all Upholsteryyourneeds.
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HELM CHAIRS by M Mel fiDesigns are the new SIENA and PORTOFINO modelsnot only comfortable, but elegantly styled and brilliantly engineered.
HELM CHAIRS, leading the way to brilliant design and engineering.
Siena I Helm 3/4 Back with Footrest
HELM CHAIRS are featured on Maritimo, Montebello, Riviera and Palm Beach Motor Yachts. with an Italian influence. Displaying high levels of comfort, functionality and
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Siena I Helm Low Back Cabinet Mount Electric Slide Siena I Helm Full Electric
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Siena
I Helm Low Back with Footrest
· The arms fold up parallel to the back for easy access.
· It reclines 12 degrees with lock and can move FWD and AFT with various increments of lock.
SIENA
· It rotates 360 degrees on a gas pedestal and travels 200mm from its lowest point and can be intolocked.itself.
· The Siena I offers a ¾ back with incorporated head rest or a Low Back with removable head rest on gas with a mechanical slide, and can include options with a pedestal and footrest.
· The chair can be cabinet mounted with mechanical slide.
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SIENA HELM
· The chair is suitable for saloon or flybridge.
· The footrest features a solid teak base surrounded by stainless steel, it is designed to fold
Siena I Helm 3/4 Back with Footrest
· The entire structure is made from 316 stainless steel and aluminium. RANGE: I
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· The arms fold up parallel to the back for easy access.
SIENA II (Same options of Siena I plus Pull Up Knee Roll)
· The footrest features a solid teak base surrounded by stainless steel, it is designed to fold into itself.
· The Siena II offers a ¾ back with incorporated head rest or low back with removable head rest, with fold up knee roll on gas with a mechanical slide, and options with a pedestal and footrest.
Siena II Helms Low Back with knee roll
· The chair can be cabinet mounted with mechancial slide.
· Front knee roll folds up onto the seat for standing while steering.
· It is fixed in a 12 degree position moves FWD and AFT, with various increments of lock.
· It rotates 360 degrees on a gas pedestal and travels 200mm from its lowest point and can be locked.
· The entire structure is made from 316 stainless steel and aluminum.
· The chair is suitable for saloon or flybridge.
Siena II Helm Back
SIENA HELM RANGE:
Siena II Helms Low Back with knee roll
· The chair is suitable for saloon or flybridge.
· Load capacity 250kgs.
· The Siena Electric offers a ¾ back with incorporated head rest or low back with removable head rest.
SIENA HELM RANGE:
Siena I Helm Low Back Electric
· The arms fold up parallel to the back for easy access.
· Full Electric slide and electric pedestal.
· The chair can be cabinet mounted with an electric slide.
· The Chair can include a fold up knee roll that folds up onto the seat for standing while steering.
· The pedestal rotates 360 degrees and can be locked and travels 200mm from its lowest point.
· The Footrest features a solid teak base surrounded by stainless steel, it is designed to fold into itself.
· It is fixed in a 12 degree position moves FWD and AFT electronically with various positions.
· The entire structure is made from 316 stainless steel and aluminum.
SIENA ELECTRIC:
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· The chair is suitable for saloon or flybridge
· It is on a double tube fixed pedestal and can also be cabinet mounted.
· The Double Siena offers 3/4 back with incorporated head rest or low back with removable head rest.
DOUBLE SIENA RANGE:
· It accommodates a double footrest which features a solid teak base surrounded by stainless steel, it is designed to fold into itself.
· It reclines 12 degrees with lock and can move FWD and AFT with various increments of lock.
SIENA DOUBLE HELM: (Optional Electric)
· The entire structure is made from 316 stainless steel and aluminium.
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Siena I Double Helms Low Back with Incoporated Head Rests
. Optional double electric pedestal 200m travel with wireless remote and switch.
· The arms fold up parallel to the back for easy access.
Siena I Double Helms 3/4 Back
Portofino Helms
· The Portofino offers a low back with a removable head rest, on gas with a mechanical slide and can include options with a pedestal and footrest.
· In can be mounted on a fixed or normadic pedestal, with or without a footrest.
· The entire structure is made from 316 stainless steel and aluminum.
· The arms are fixed and made of 316 stainless steel and upholstered.
· It is fixed in a 12 degree position moves FWD and AFT with various increments of lock.
· The footrest features a solid teak base surrounded by stainless steel, it is designed to fold into itself.
· The chair can be cabinet mounted with mechanical slide
· The chair is suitable for saloon or flybridge
PORTOFINO:
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· It rotates 360 degrees on a gas pedestal and travels 200mm from its lowest point and can be locked.
PORTOFINO HELM RANGE:
Portofino Helm Full Electric
· The footrest features a solid teak base surrounded by stainless steel, it is designed to fold into itself
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· It is fixed in a 12 degree position moves FWD and AFT electronically with various positions.
· The Portofino Electric offers a low back with a removable head rest with options of a footrest or cabinet mounted.
· Load capacity 250kgs.
· The chair is suitable for Saloon or Flybridge
· Full electric slide and electric pedestal.
· The arms are fixed and made of 316 stainless steel and upholstered.
PORTOFINO RANGE:
PORTOFINO ELECTRIC:
· The electronic pedestal rotates 360 degrees on a gas pedestal and travels 200mm from its lowest point.
· The entire structure is made from 316 stainless steel and aluminium
· The chair can be cabinet mounted with a electric slide
· There is a fold up footrest which is optional
· Height of pedestal tube 700mm
· At full extension 770mm
· Front to back is 750mm
· Overall width outside arm to outside arm 640mm
· The headrest is 180mm tall and removable
· The width across arm is 600mm
· Height 720mm, not including pedestal
· From the base of pedestal to seat height 580mm
· In can be made to suit your requirement
· The overall width of the chair is 990mm
· Travel of 200mm
· FWD AFT measurement is 750mm
· Width to outside of each arm 570mm
· Height of chair to the top of headrest is 680mm
Siena Gas on Pedestal:
· It can be made to suit your requirement
Siena Double:
· Height of chair to the top of headrest is 680mm
It can be made to suit your requirements.
· The actuators are 12 or 24 volts
Portofino Electric
· From base plate including runners and motor to the top of the headrest is 820mm
· FWD AFT measurement including the knee roll is 750mm
· The overall height to the base of seat 800mm
· At the lowest position from the base plate to the feet 580mm
· The control switch can be mounted left of right
· There is a fold up footrest which is optional
Siena Electric cabinet mounted (no pedestal, just the chair) :
· On pedestal and carriage liner 680mm and it travels 180mm
· The control switch can be mounted left of right
Portofino
· Front to back is 750mm
· With the knee roll up in the up position is 600mm
· Depth is 700mm
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· In can be made to suit your requirement
· Width to outside of each arm 570mm
· On pedestal and carriage liner 680mm and it travels 180mm to max height
· From the base of pedestal to top of headrest 1300mm
SIENA RANGE:
PORTOFINO RANGE:
· Overall width outside arm to outside arm 640mm
· to max height
· The actuators are 12 or 24 volts
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recommends a customised helm chair for anyone with plans to set sail. He believes that someone on the water regularly should be investing in a high quality, customised helm chair that will provide longevity and, ultimately, pay dividends – especially in comfort. Choosing the right helm chair can mean the difference between a pleasant boating experience and a torturous one. Determining the right size and shape for you, and ensuring long lasting structural integrity is essential. WORKING FOR THE BEST- Me fi Designs prov de products and services to many of the industr es boat builders here and abroad They also have worked closely with local des gners and arch ect such as Roger H llYacht Designer Donna Maree n NZ and M sha MerzliakovYacht Design, to name us a few. To find out about Mel fiDesigns marine refit services including all boat trimming, canopies, clears and custom furniture, and their range of helm chairs please contact Michae directly on 0412 862 447 or vis t their website at www mmel des gns.com unparalleled influence on custom marine upholstery 56 multihullworld wmultihullorld57 Established as the only Australian based company to make helm chairs using stainless steel products, M Melfi Designs Pty Ltd is recognised as the Best Lounge Upholstery and Manufacturing Business in Queensland. Authentically made in Australia using genuine Australian products, M Melfi Designs has been a renowned familyowned and operated business since Based1988. in Southeast Queensland, M Melfi Designs Pty Ltd, has been renowned in the upholstery manufacturing business for nearly four decades and ships its products Australiawideandoverseas. At M Melfi Designs, clients and products are well looked after and handled with care due to the dedication and passion of its team of professional artisans and their vast talent and experience within the industry For decades, its exceptional craftsmanship has been recognised across the nation, all in part to its impressive service,outstandingqualityandsupremeproduct. Michael Melfi, director of M Melfi Designs, comments on this, stating, “We cater to a broad range of industries including the marine, commercial, shopfitters, luxury motorhomes, and film and television, to name a few Moreover, we provide exceptional customer service, advice and artistry on all of our products – our attention to detail and our manufacturing processiswhatsetsusapartfromthecompetition.
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M ichael (Michaelangelo) Mel fiis the creative gentleman behind the success of his teams custom upholstery and handmade lounges and chairs business. Mel fiDesigns share over 30 years of experience, covering a broad range of upholstery purposes involving the marine, commercial, shopfitting, film and television industries. Michael is renowned for provide exceptional customer service, advice and workmanship on all of his products. The Mel fiDesigns team of professional and dedicated artisans are recognised for attention to detail and unique manufacturing processes. The team are easy going and prepared to go outside the box with what they need to achieve. They are efficiency and posses an outstanding work ethic and passion for what they are creating, which is rare in todays market and so refreshing to see MARINE FITOUTS BY MELFI DESIGNS- If your boat s requiring an update of the interior, Michael can provide refitting consultng services and advice. Mel fiDesigns can custom make boat ineriors and exteriors such as lounges, inings, furniture mattresses, wall coverings and beddng Additonally, hey can install new soft furnishings, dashboards and boa clears and covers A TOUCH OF HOLLYWOOD– Michael is well connected to the local movie industry, regularly suppling movie set custom interiors and soft furnishings for many big budget blockbusters including King Kong, Pirates of the Carribeen,Acqua Man, Tidelands, Dora the Explorer, Day Breakers, Fools Gold, SanAndreas, Terra Nova and Im a Celebrity Get me out of Here. These include and no limited to lounges, electric recliners, boothing seats, ottomans, bedheads and complete bedframes.All their custom furniture is made to client specifications and requirements, utilizing high quality products such as springs, foam, dacron and hardwood frames to achieve optimum quality and comfort. HELM CHAIR EXPERTS ADVICE- Mel fiDesigns has developed and manufactured their own custom helm chairs, completelyAustralian Made with an Italian influence, which are brilliantly designed and engineered.The custom ergonomic helm chairs combine leather, vinyl, stainless steel, electronic controls and footrests to provide comfort, durability and functionality When it comes to comfort and the overall design of your boat, your choice of helm chair is one of the most important decisions you will make. t Is one that will ultimately determine whether your voyage will be a pleasant one – or one that leaves you feeling sore and sorry Your selection relies heavily on your boats primary purpose Are you taking it out on the high seas, or cruising through canals? Is it going to be battling waves at length, or cruising along the coast?Are you going to be on the ocean for hours on end, or just making runs across the bay to Moreton Island?And who is going to be using the chair? Height and weight are major factors when
The M Melfi Designs brand is recognised across the globe. It has been featured in several industries, from boat builders to film and television, workingwithhighlyregardeddesignerstocreateanunbelievable execution ofbeautifullydesignedloungesandhelmchairs. Developing on the products, M Melfi Designs are significantly praised within the boat sector for their bespoke interiors, exteriors, trimming, soft furnishingsandotherupholsteryneeds. Moreover its helm chairs are featured on Maritimo Motor Yachts, Riviera Motor Yachts,MultihullSolutions,PerryCats,PrecisionCruisers,Montebello Motor Yachts, Tasman Yachts, Palm Beach Motor Yacht, Azzure Yachts, Whitehaven Yachts,GrandBanksandBlackWatch. At M Melfi Designs, customers are provided with exceptional service, advice, and craftsmanship on all Melfi products due to the company’s reliability and extraordinary attention to detail within the manufacturing process. Thus, the company can set itself apart from competitors and the industrycompetitionbystayingtruetoitsbrandofexcellenceandcraft. Michael describes the company’s inner workings in the industry by stating, “Our industry is a dying art. There is not a lot of tradesmen that can do upholstery So all our products are manufactured with sprung composite seating, the old traditional way of upholstering. This gives us an advantage overourcompetitors,whichwecancapitaliseon.” For the future, M Melfi Designs plans on expanding across the globe, showcasing the future that is custom built and beautifullycraftedhelmchairs. At M Melfi Designs, products are wholly manufactured and developed in an Australian environment using the finest Australian materials to producehighqualityandexceptional standards of bespoke helm chairs that holds remarkable Italian Minfluence.MelfiDesigns creates beautifully crafted, tailormade items that are brilliantly designed and engineered. Michael expands on this, stating, “Our custom ergonomic helm chairs combine leather vinyl, stainless steel and electronic controls to provide comfort, durability and functionality.” A unique combination of craftsmanship, talent and highquality materials is utilised to ensure customers get the best products and outstandingservice. The company is highly regarded within the industry, specialising in custom-designed and handmade lounges and helm chairs that caters toabroad scope ofclients andindividual retailers acrossthenation. Michael adds to this by stating, “Our helm chairs are not only comfortable but elegantly styled and brilliantly engineered, completely Australian made. With an Italian influence, our products display high levels of comfort, functionality and durability.” M Melfi Designs Pty Ltd Michael Melfi www mmelfidesigns com info@mmelfidesigns com
Designs it comes to dictating the mechanics of your helm chair
Michael Melfi firmly believes that your helm chair is a pivotal part of your boating experience and should be built to last. Selecting a helm chair is not a decision that should be made flippantly. It requires time and consideration. Chairs with inferior materials in the structure can wear out more quickly or collapse if put under sustained pressure. Bounce from rough seas might be more inclined to work some parts lose – so it is important that the selection of chair matches the chairs
