Furuno has introduced the DRS6AX “X-Class” Radar. This radar sensor brings a renewed and refined 6kW open array to NavNet TZtouch and TZtouch2. The DRS6AX introduces a “bird mode” so flocks of birds can easily be picked out at various ranges without manual tuning. Along with new technological advancements, the DRS6AX gearbox pedestal is 20 [...]

Trivantage recently added Aqualon Edge® marine fabric to its product line. Intended for boat covers and bimini tops, this multi-use marine fabric is based on Perfecta Marine® technology that reduces heat gain to keep surfaces and interior temperatures cool. Aqualon Edge is available in 20 fade- and stain-resistant colors. The fabric can be cleaned using [...]

Buddy Sliva has been hired as western regional sales manager–awning and marine at Herculite Products Inc. Sliva comes to Herculite with many years of successful sales and business development experience, both nationally and regionally. He is an avid supporter of the industrial fabrics industry, serving on IFAI committees and division boards and participating in industry [...]

The Reverso Automatic Outboard Flushing System eliminates the cumbersome process of manually flushing outboard engines after a day on the water. The flushing system has received the National Marine Manufacturers Association Product Innovation Award and a Boating Industry 2016 Top Products Award. www.reversopumps.com

The Check Valve from Centek Industries helps prevent water from flowing back into engines and gensets. The check valve is useful on boats and yachts that navigate in a following sea, or when a backdown is needed while fighting game fish. Manufactured from flame-retardant and heat resistant resin, it is available in a wide range [...]

John Bland says that there are often compromises to be made in a shade design for a boat. The beauty of 3-D CAD is that customers can be shown the compromises that need to be considered before the product is created. John Bland revolutionizes marine fabrication by applying 3D CAD principles to the [...]

Aqua-hued fabrics comein many patterns andoffer customers creativeoptions freshen up dated upholstery and other interior fabrications. Most interior fabrication projects occur on fixer-uppers. The vessel might be vintage or it might be less than ten years old. While I always welcome the challenge of doing a better design than the original, there is [...]

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) recently announced the winners of the 2016 Innovation Awards in 11 areas of the marine industry. Winners were selected by a panel of judges from Boating Writers International (BWI), a professional organization consisting of writers, editors, publishers, photographers, broadcasters, public relations specialists and others in the communications profession. [...]

Fabricators bring together innovative and classic elements to protect their boating customers from the sun’s harmful rays. Whether permanent or removable, shading on boats has a big job to fulfill: protecting the crew and passengers from the sun while creating a comfortable environment. And boat owners are becoming more knowledgeable about the health dangers that [...]

Building momentum in a business rarely just happens. Growing a business depends on an intentional effort, and in this issue of Marine Fabricator, readers will meet many successful business owners who are enjoying great momentum. And these owners are refining best practices as new projects come their way. Some best practices can appear obvious, like [...]