Transhield Inc., Elkhart, Ind., manufactures universal boat covers that protect boats during storage or transportation without damaging paint, plastic or other finishes. The three-layer covers, an alternative to conventional shrink-wrapping, will now be carried by U.S. Distributing from warehouses in Phoenix, Ariz., Portland, Ore., and Missoula, Mont. Transhield announced the appointment of U.S. Distributing as an official outlet for the product because of its marine industry knowledge, service and products in the Northwestern U.S. Visit www.transhield-usa.com for more details.

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MarineFabricatorMag.com | January 19, 2012

Tri Vantage®, distributor of marine fabrics and hardware, is developing a new software program that assists marine fabricators with boat makeovers using marine fabrics above and below deck.

A prototype of the new system will be available for comment during the Marine Fabricators Association National Convention on Jan. 20-22 in New Orleans. Visitors to the Tri Vantage booth, No. 300, will have an opportunity for hands-on demonstrations and to provide feedback.

Based on a platform similar to Tri Vantage’s popular Awning Composer™ program for shade solutions, the new “marine composer” program will enable fabricators to select a three-dimensional boat interior, such as a V-berth or stateroom, and apply different fabric selections for interior cushions, mattresses, pillows and window treatments and exterior cushions and enclosures. The system also provides similar capabilities for imagining new canvas applications in cockpits and on deck.

“Photographs of boats were used to create the three-dimensional models that allow fabricators to show different fabric options,” said Mark Stiver, project manager at Tri Vantage. “This new planning and marketing tool is being explored to help marine fabricators expand their opportunities for all areas of a boat, inside and out.”

Visitors to the booth will also be able to see how the system adds three-dimensional waves to each rendering to give a lifelike appearance of the boat on water.

According to Stiver, marine fabricators have expressed an interest in a system similar to Awning Composer, which allows awning fabricators to explore multiple shade options based on photos of homes and commercial buildings.

“One of the great things about the new marine composer software will be the way it can be used on a laptop or a table either in the fabricator’s shop or onboard the customer’s boat,” Stiver said. “As with Awning Composer, customers are invited to participate in the design process, which is fun and engaging and encourages exploring many different solutions.”

Source: Tri Vantage

The Juki DU-11181N-7/X73096-AA is a single-needle, lockstitch, top-and-bottom-feed machine ideal for sewing heavy-duty materials such as canvas and leather. The sewing machine comes with an automatic thread trimming system, a double capacity hook for long runs, a CP-18B control panel and M51N servomotor. The powerful top-and-bottom-feed mechanism ensures a smooth and even feed of difficult-to-feed materials and multiple layers of fabric. The sewing machine produces consistent seam quality that is free from irregular stitch pitches.

Top speed is 2,000 rpm, with a maximum stitch length of 9 millimeters in both forward and reverse.

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Boat registration numbers decreased 2.2 percent, or 282,615 boats, according to the annual U.S. Recreational Boat Registration Statistics Report from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Of the 12.5 million registered recreational boats, 183,930 new model year powerboats were sold and registered in the U.S. in 2010.

When ranked by state, Florida held the No. 1 spot with 914,535 total boat registrations, a 3.6 percent decrease from 2009. In addition, the report found the Pacific region posted the largest decline in registrations, down 9 percent compared to a year ago. The Great Lakes region again ranked first, accounting for 27 percent of registered boats in 2010.

The annual report provides an overview of how many and what types of boats are on the water. Electronic copies are available in PDF format at no charge to NMMA members. Non-members can order the report by contacting Melissa Malito at +1 312 946 6209.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released the findings from preliminary evaluations on isobutanol-gasoline blends. According to the report, isobutanol produces no more emissions than pure, EPA-approved test gasoline, while producing 30 percent more energy than ethanol. The evaluations are part of the association’s efforts to explore alternative biofuels in response to the approval of E15 for model year 2001 and newer cars and trucks.

The evaluations tested components, including older fiberglass tanks and engines, during on-the-water testing of inboard, outboard, jet pump and two-stroke outboard engines. Although marine engines are not currently EPA-approved for use with E15, boaters should be cautious of misfueling at the pump as fuel containing more than 10 percent ethanol causes severe damage to boat engines.

According to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, E15 fuel causes significant problems with outboard, stern drive and inboard marine engines. The report compiled data from two studies that compared E15 fuel and fuel containing zero percent ethanol, and examined exhaust emissions, exhaust gas temperature, torque, power, barometric pressure, air temperature and fuel flow.

Engines using E15 had degraded emissions performance outside of engine certification limits, as well as increased fuel consumption. The engines also showed deterioration in durability tests, with two of the three outboard engines sustaining enough damage to prevent them from completing the test cycle.

The results reinforce concerns that E15 is not a suitable fuel for marine engines. For the complete study results, visit www.nrel.gov.

MarChem CFI, a manufacturer of proprietary coated, solution-dyed and laminated products, appointed Laurie Moers Northeast regional sales representative. Moers’ territory encompasses Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island. She will be responsible for generating demand for the company’s products at the user level, and contacting canvas shops, awning shops, distributors and original equipment manufacturers.

Jonathan Chakales, MarChem’s senior sales representative, was appointed to the board of directors of the Zone 4 Canvas Products Association. The association’s members include suppliers and fabricators of canvas products seeking to share experience and knowledge and learn about new products and techniques.

The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail returns to Miami, Fla., Feb. 16-20. Attractions for 2012 include the Dive & Travel Harbor; the Discover Boating Resource Center with on-the-water training courses and free boat rides; the Affordability Pavilion, featuring boats that can be financed for $250 or less per month; as well as thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers worldwide.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) inducted Robert (Bob) Deputy, former president and CEO of Godfrey Marine, into the NMMA Hall of Fame.

“Bob Deputy is incredibly deserving of NMMA’s most prestigious honor, for the thriving business he built, his unwavering dedication and leadership throughout the years, and personifying what it means to treat everyone as family—his company, his community and the industry,” said Jason Pajonk-Taylor, president of Taylor-Made Products and NMMA chairman.

The NMMA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have generated or continue to generate substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry.

The 2011 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference(IBEX) hosted more than 100 industry authorities and 90 different educational seminars during the show’s three-day run at the Kentucky Exposition Center in October. The show featured 100,000 more square feet of floor space than in 2010 and 60 first-time exhibitors.

The Composites Pavilion and Compliance Standards and Education Pavilion sold out. New events included the Green Marine Route and NMEA 2000® ConnectFest.

The Management, Services and Operations Series offered four new course programs targeted toward builders, designers, dealers, boat yards and other service providers.

The Rozalia Project For a Clean Ocean received top honors in the Interlux Waterfront Challenge, taking home the $20,000 prize. The Vermont-based team used a state-of-the-art, remote-operated underwater vehicle to assist nearly 1,400 people to remove more than 4,400 pieces of marine debris from the sea floor in eight locations throughout New England.

Regional winners receiving $4,500 each include: Chester’s Cutting Crew, Port Ewen, N.Y.; South River Federation, Edgewater, Md.; Sea Scout Ship 41, Bay Village, Ohio; Shake-A-Leg Miami, Fla.; and Citizens For A Healthy Bay, Tacoma, Wash.

The Interlux Waterfront Challenge encourages people to care about local waterfronts and rewards those creating sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities.

Marine Fabricator | January 2012

By Mark Brock

A quality marine canvas project requires careful attention to hundreds of details, from fabric and thread selection to specifications for grommets and zippers. Despite all of these technical details, success with a fabric transformation aboard ship is based most importantly on the relationship between fabricator and boat owner.

“A major canvas refit is not unlike a home remodeling project with decisions that have to be made daily,” says Steve Mason, professional photographer and proud owner of Galatea, a classic 43-foot cutter-rigged Hans Christian ketch moored in Olympia, Wash. “When we were redoing my boat, the fabricators put my number into their cell phone speed dials so that I was available for key decisions. It made a huge impact on the project.”

Mason and his fabrication partners experienced a major canvas transformation on deck and inside the cabin. The project, sponsored by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, was documented through photos, video and a blog.

“One of our most important goals for this project was to demonstrate best practices for canvas retrofits,” says Gina Wicker, design and creative director for Sunbrella fabrics. “We’ve not only documented the technical aspects of marine fabrication inside and out, we also captured the positive interaction that must take place between fabricators and boat owners for a successful project.”

Jason Iverson, owner of Iverson’s Design and an innovative marine fabrics craftsman known for his signature dodger creations, was responsible for exterior marine canvas. He documented the fabrication process of the Galatea using video and blog posts, offering insights into design, fabrication and installation

The transformation of the Galatea below deck was led by Pam Tregoning, who began her career in upholstery and awning fabrication. She transitioned to marine canvas in 2004 and today operates Portage Canvas & Upholstery. Tregoning detailed the secrets to proper fit and function for cushions and other fabric appointments using photos and videos, and uploaded them to the Galatea blog throughout the makeover process.

Wicker served as the project’s fabrics expert, offering input regarding fabric choices above and below deck.

The Galatea was selected for this project because it provided a large platform for fabricators to demonstrate best practices of design and fabrication. Mason’s expertise as a photographer and videographer assured that no detail of the project would go unrecorded.

Steve and his wife, Teri, purchased the Galatea in 2003 after years of sailing with friends, chartering boats and keeping a mental checklist of the qualities they would want in their own boat. The Galatea was built in 1980 and spent most of its life in a freshwater lake, which helped preserve the boat’s exterior.

While the Galatea has been well cared for, the Masons agreed that a fabric transformation was in order. With substantial blue water sailing each year, they wanted better protection on deck from harsh sun, howling winds and heavy saltwater spray. Below deck, the boat had original green velvet fabrics, which were worn and did little to complement beautiful teak flooring and accents.

In terms of key takeaways from the project, Mason and Wicker emphasize these essential insights that can be invaluable to fabricators and boat owners:

• Communication and advance planning. As Mason mentioned above, he was in regular communication with fabricators at each stage of the project, beginning with detailed advance planning through installation and refinement. Wicker also worked with Mason and the fabricators to select fabrics that were classic, yet unexpected, setting the tone for the entire makeover.
• Lead time. Allowing adequate lead time for each stage of the project is essential for quality and for everyone’s sanity. Mason recommends recognizing at the beginning of a project the conventional wisdom that most things take longer than anticipated.
• Quality. When it comes to marine canvas, the emphasis must be on quality components and quality craftsmanship. Saving a few dollars here or there will likely result in even larger costs later for repairs or replacements.
• Seamless look. One of the striking elements of the Galatea canvas makeover is how canvas on the deck integrates seamlessly with the cockpit and on into the cabin. Fabricators and boat owners should consider the complete package, even if a total makeover is not planned all at once. In the case of the Galatea, Sunbrella furniture fabric Linen Sesame was used inside the boat, and Silica Sesame was used above deck. The complementary colors tied the look of the boat together in a color palette that helped maintain Galatea’s classic look.
• Interior fabrication look and feel. Refurbishing a boat’s interior is similar to redecorating a room at home, reflecting the owners’ tastes in colors and design. The essential element is to consider the total look of a boat and how it can be complemented with new interior fabrics. For the Galatea, the look had to be consistent with a classic design, yet reflective of the Masons’ desire for a comfortable, contemporary environment. In addition to new cushions, the Galatea makeover demonstrates how throws, pillows, window treatments and rugs can add coziness, comfort and durability.
• Interior fabrication performance. Not only should the interior look and feel inviting, it must also be able to withstand the rigors of the marine environment. The Galatea cabin was outfitted with fabrics that are mildew and mold resistant and easy to clean.
• Have fun. Everyone involved with the Galatea project was energized by the project and enjoyed the collaboration. With great communication and a sense of teamwork, fabricator and owner will enjoy the process and share in a sense of accomplishment when the last snap is snapped.

“A boat owner who takes on a project such as this one should be open minded and prepared to be pleasantly surprised,” Mason says. “As we went through the process, both of our fabricators on the project, along with Gina, brought amazing ideas to the table. The final result was not what I had imagined when we began. It was much better.”

Galatea will make an appearance at the Seattle Boat Show (Jan. 27–Feb. 5, at CenturyLink Field & South Lake Union). Two seminars about the Galatea makeover will take place Jan. 28 at 1:15 p.m. and Feb. 3 at 1 p.m

Galatea interior makeover: Start to finish

The Galatea interior before
A standard among Hans Christian boats, the green velvet’s texture prevents slipping and sliding, but makes the cabin seem smaller with its dark color. Owners Steve and Teri Mason felt it was time to replace them with a lighter color that would make the space feel more open. The green velvet repeated in the berths, bringing a cramped feeling to the space.

Making Decisions
Gina Wicker, design and creative director for Sunbrella Fabrics, worked with Steve and Teri Mason to select fabrics for the Galatea interiors. The final fabric selections brought a soothing color story to the space, with colors that complemented the wood tones and made the cabin feel more open.

Getting all the details
Pam Tregoning, owner of Portage Canvas & Upholstery, measures the Galatea interior for new foam and cushions.

Intricate interiors
Tregoning, working in her shop on Vashon Island, Wash., cuts Sunbrella fabric to be used for interior cushions for the Galatea.

Fantastic interior makeover
Berths were outfitted in the soothing colors of Linen Sesame, Spectrum Coffee, Harwood Peridot, Dupione Peridot and a Sunbrella throw by Textillery for maximum relaxation. The cabin’s upholstery, once tufted green velvet, was replaced with Sunbrella’s Linen Sesame cushions with decorative accents in Baily Daffodil, Dupione Cornsilk, Pango Cream and Spectrum Coffee.

Galatea exterior makeover: Start to finish

The Galatea exterior before

Transformation begins
Iverson’s Design refabricated the dodger and created a bimini and an enclosure for privacy and protection. Great extras were added, like a pocket inside the dodger for a flashlight—perfect for those dark nights out on the water.

Intricate work
Members of the Iverson’s Design team begin fabric work for the Galatea’s bimini, dodger and enclosure. Fabric selections included Heather Beige, Silica Sesame and View Toast.

The final touches
Owner Steve Mason attaches the new enclosure, made from Sunbrella View Toast. The enclosure provides ultimate protection from the elements and adds privacy.

Fantastic exterior makeover
Galatea means the goddess of calm seas. Here is the Galatea with all new exterior fabrics, including sail covers, bimini and dodger. The new enclosure, made in Sunbrella View Toast, provides a sense of privacy in the cockpit. The owners are thrilled with the protection it provides from the elements.

Mark Brock is a writer, public relations consultant and boat owner who has been working in the marine industry for more than 20 years.

Marine Fabricator | January 2012

By Charlene Clark

In a perfect world, every business would have unlimited resources with which to market their products and services. Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world. In tough economic times, small businesses find themselves with very limited resources to dedicate toward marketing efforts. The good news, however, is that you don’t need a big budget to effectively spread the word about your business. There are targeted, low- and no-cost opportunities that can put your business in front of the right people and make a big impact to your bottom line on a small budget.

Free listings

So, where should you begin? Online free listings are a great place to start. Believe it or not, you can still get something for nothing. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, May 2011 survey, 78 percent of American adults use the internet. More than three quarters of those people indicated that they use it to look for information about a service or product they are thinking about buying.

Visible listings on key sites will help potential customers find you, increase general awareness of your business and drive traffic to your website.

Sites offering a free listing will, at a minimum, allow a business to post its business name, address and phone number. Often, these sites will allow you to include your website address.

Social media

Social media is a valuable (and free) asset for a business. Participating in the social media realm on sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn will allow your business to engage with existing customers, connect with potential customers and generate leads.

Facebook reports that it has more than 800 million active users. It’s important to note that social media isn’t just for kids. According to InsideFacebook.com, nearly half of Facebook users are between the ages of 26 and 54. In order to ensure optimal results, be sure to establish a strategy before jumping into social media marketing.

Determine your goals. For a small canvas shop, your goal might be to develop a small group of advocates and leverage that group to help acquire new customers.

How will you define success? Perhaps your key indicator will be in the growth of your “friend” base or in increased lead generation.

Allocate time. Social media is not a set-it-and-forget-it marketing tool. Ongoing interaction is expected in the social media world. Once you have initiated the conversation with your fan base, it is important to continue to engage them. But social media interaction does not need to be time consuming. Set aside five minutes each week to post something about your business.

What will you post? The key here is to post things that your customer base will consider relevant. Postings could include industry trends, product information, awards that your company has received and pictures of your work, just to name a few.

Promotional material

Business cards and rack brochures are a great way to get your business noticed. There are do-it-yourself options available to help you produce quality promotional pieces at a reasonable cost. Resources such as VistaPrint.com, PaperDirect.com and office supply stores offer hundreds of template-based designs that allow you to customize and print on your own or create materials directly online and have the finished product shipped to you.

If the DIY option doesn’t appeal to you, a local print shop can give you the same results, but generally at a slightly higher cost. Or contact a technical school in your area that offers a graphic design program. Students are often looking to find businesses that will give them an opportunity to help build their portfolios.

Promotional products, such as pens and key chains, can deliver strong brand reinforcement and high recall at a low cost. Promotional products can leave a favorable and lasting impression of your business. Sites such as 4Imprint.com, Norwood.com and Branders.com offer a variety of options and price ranges to suit all budget levels.

Take advantage of “mobile marketing.” You and your vehicle are moving billboards for your business. Car signs, either magnetic or vinyl decals, advertise your business in places where your customers drive, dine, shop, live and work. You never know when the sight of your vehicle will remind them of a service that they need and prompt a phone call to you. As a marine-based business, we spend a great deal of time walking marina docks and frequenting other boating-related business. Wear your company name and logo on shirts, jackets and hats to get noticed.

Get involved

Every day you have an opportunity to increase the awareness of your business, often in places that you may not even consider. By nature, we often choose to do business locally with people we know, like and respect, so look within your community for ways to get yourself and your business noticed.

Get involved in your community. Join an association or committee that is relevant to the long-term growth and success of your business. Examples include a Waterfront Development Committee or a civic association for the town where your business is located. Spread the word about your business by sponsoring local events, such as fishing tournaments or sailboat regattas.

Conduct workshops and seminars. This is a great way to educate your existing customers, draw in potential customers and establish yourself as a knowledgeable, credible expert in your field. Sailing/yacht clubs are often open to providing workshops for their members on topics such as care and maintenance tips for canvas and glass.

Be creative and innovative when exploring ways to reach your target audience. Marketing is about reaching the right people, at the right time, with the right message to create interest in your products or services. It is an essential part of expanding your business, but you don’t have to spend a lot to get great results.

Charlene Clark is co-owner of Signature CanvasMakers in Hampton, Va.

3M’s Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division offers low-emission versions of the company’s aerosol adhesives, including 3M Super 77 Multi-Purpose, 3M Hi-Strength 90 and 3M Foam Fast 74 spray adhesives. With a VOC reduction of 50 percent, the adhesives offer a longer tack and finer spray pattern, as well as delivering higher solids, better peel strength and a longer bonding range. All Low VOC spray adhesive products meet CARB/OTC VOC requirements, are GREENGUARD certified and can help contribute to LEED® credits.

SOURCE 3M

The AQ-DM-4B Digital Media Locker from Aquatic AV keeps nearly any digital music-playing device clean and dry while onboard your boat and allows you to remotely select and play music from as far as 40 feet. The locker is IP65 rated for use in wet and dusty environments and flush mounts easily. Features include a built-in 288-watt amplifier and pre-amp outputs to connect external amplifiers. A two-way remote control lets you control music selections. The AQ-DM-4B is compatible with iPods, MP3s, and U.S. and Euro FM radios.

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From Armstrong Nautical Products, the RIB and Center Pole Telescopic boarding ladders make it easy and safe to board a variety of boats. The RIB Ladder maintains an easy-to-climb outward angle, supports more than 400 pounds and mounts on the RIB surface, so there are no holes in the pontoons. Rubber stand-offs help protect the surface of the ship.

The Center Pole Telescoping ladder attaches beneath the swim platform or inserts into larger platforms. The extra-wide, flat steps with molded treads are easy to climb, even in fins, and the ladder is easily deployed from the water.

Deck mount, transom mount, 3-step and 4-step versions are available. Both ladders fold compactly for easy storage.

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Bainbridge International’s headliner adds a clean, finished look to the inside of the cabin while helping to dampen outside noises. The headliner is made using a marine-grade vinyl material that resists mildew for increased longevity. Plain and perforated styles are available in white. The plain headliner is available in 13.9- or 8.6-ounce weights. The perforated style is available in 9.1-ounce weight. Both styles can be ordered with a 1/4-inch foam backing for rough surfaces and to cover imperfections.

SOURCE Armstrong Nautical Products

The Carlson Design T-bar Digitizer allows you to create digital patterns quickly and accurately. The digitizer slides into your existing plotter/cutter supertrack to create a digitizing bed as big as your table. The included Windows software captures full-scale patterns without rescaling or distortion. Pattern pieces are saved and exported as plot/cut files.

The digitizer is portable and connects to a USB port. It is available in 60-, 72- and 84-inch widths.

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Consew’s 206RB line of long-arm sewing machines easily stitches through light- or heavy-weight materials including leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and coated products.

In order to suit a variety of work areas, the machines are available with workspaces of 18, 25 or 30 inches. The 206RB machines feature a built-in bobbin winder, oiling system, safety clutch, reverse, an extra-long stitch, factory-built solid molded casting and a large bobbin.

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Cosmos and Kabar, the largest manufacturers and suppliers of RF Welding equipment, tooling and parts in the United States, offer a wide range of equipment and products for the boating industry. Products include boat covers, boat seats, cushions, hatch covers, headrests, inflatable life vests, flotation devices, rafts and lifeboats.

The company also seals glass windows into canopies, eliminating the problems associated with using adhesives. An in-house RF Tool manufacturing facility offers customers the option of complete turnkey systems.

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ExactFlat automates the pattern-making process, taking you from a 3-D CAD model to a finished 2-D flat pattern file in minutes. Taking into account the properties of fabric, flat patterns are analyzed for strain to eliminate fabric sag and stress and ensure an accurate fit. Changes to 2-D patterns automatically update to the 3-D models.

ExactFlat lets you add, revise or delete seam allowances to your 2-D patterns and offsets automatically or seam by seam.

For materials with patterns or a grain, the software adds grain lines automatically to ensure proper cutting and manufacturing.

ExactFlat fully integrates with both Autodesk Inventor and Rhinoceros 3-D.

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Herculite Products Inc. offers Riviera Sew-in labels as an addition to its Herculite Riviera Marine Fabric line. The labels help deliver brand identity and simple cleaning instructions to consumers.

Herculite Riviera is high-quality vinyl with a soft, supple hand for easy fabrication. The fabrics have an inner reinforcing core fabric woven from high-strength polyester yarn and are resistance to cold crack, tear, weather, mildew, water, rot, UV rays and seagull droppings. A topcoat allows easy cleaning and prolongs longevity. Fabrics and labels are suitable for bimini tops, enclosure curtains, cockpit covers and boat covers. A five-year limited warranty is available.

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From ImageOne Impact, Clear Grommets disappear from sight when your banner or graphic is hung. The grommets are UV and weather resistant, making them suitable for long-term outdoor use. The grommets work with banners, fabrics, clothes, banner stands and corrugated plastics.

In addition, ImageOne’s Mano Grommet hand press comes with 250 clear grommets and a die. Dies and combo packs are available for SooperAce, Hiker, Fasnap and Stimpson grommet presses.

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Intermold’s Lever Lock Joiner connects adjustable support poles of standard 3/4-inch tubing to 7/8-inch tubing without the need for modifications, eliminating the risk of scratching the tubing when adjusting screws. The joiner provides a secure grip and has an easy-to-adjust lever-action lock. The joiner is molded of a high strength composite material with a stainless steel hinge screw. It may be purchased as a separate item, or with pole tips and rubber caps to assemble complete boat cover support poles.

In addition, ImageOne’s Mano Grommet hand press comes with 250 clear grommets and a die. Dies and combo packs are available for SooperAce, Hiker, Fasnap and Stimpson grommet presses.

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Coronado Plush marine-grade carpet from Keyston Bros. features a soft hand while offering high UV stability. The heavyweight pile, two-ply twist polypropylene carpet is suitable for glue-down applications but also has snap-down capabilities. The extra-wide, 102-inch width reduces the need for seaming.

Rolls are 25 yards. Coronado weighs 35 ounces per square yard and is available in six colors.

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KTTEX™ Area Reflective fabric provides weather protection and safety for any nighttime activity. The fabrics are soft and comfortable to wear, making them suitable as sportswear, active wear, lifestyle and work wear clothing. The fabric is UV resistant, water resistant, waterproof and breathable. HYGY™ single-layer fabrics are lightweight with low friction, high abrasive resistance and high colorfastness. The nontoxic fabrics resist water, chemicals and oil stains.

SOURCE King Tech