September 2008 Issue

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  Clean Boating Act is law

  On July 29, President Bush signed into law H.R. 5949/S.2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008, protecting the more than 17 million recreational boats throughout the U.S. from unprecedented and unnecessary federal regulations.

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  Products honored for innovation at MAATS

  Six marine aftermarket products were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI).

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  Green Boating section on DiscoverBoating.com goes live

  The section includes fuel-saving ideas, a sneak peak into the latest “green” marine technologies and accessories, and a list of helpful green boating tips.

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  Rainier Industries relocates

  Rainier Industries moved to a new state-of-the-art facility just one building north from its previous location in Tukwila, Wash.

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  Morse Industries introduces new marine catalog

  Morse Industries, a national supplier of aluminum and stainless steel extrusions and metal components for the marine industry, has published a new marine catalog with an expanded product line.

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  Fabric features stain-resistant nanotechnology finish

  Primo 150 from Spectro Coating Corp. has the look and feel of suede and uses a nanotechnology finish that is stain-resistant.

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  Nylon made from recycled materials

  Repreve nylon from Unifi Inc. offsets the need to produce virgin nylon by using all recycled materials for its product, conserving the equivalent of 6 million gallons of gasoline.

• Poly cotton fabric uses water- and abrasion-resistant finish

  Fire-Foil poly cotton fabric from Mauritzon uses a Solarbloc Bionic finish that is water- and abrasion-resistant.

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  Lightweight Stamoid fabric now available

  Stamoid SK fabric from Ferrari Textiles, now distributed by Tri Vantage, weighs 20 to 30 percent less than traditional Stamoid.

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  Fabric collection includes 117 style patterns

  The Sunbrella High Point Collection III includes traditional weaves in basic colors, reversible patterns and companion trims.

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  Shears designed for cutting Kevlar

  Bent Kevlar Shears from Clauss are specially designed for cutting Kevlar materials, as well as plastic, canvas and upholstery.

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  Utility knife features safe and easy blade replacement

  The SpeedPak utility knife, a titanium bonded, cartridge-based knife from Clauss, features easy and safe blade replacement and an ergonomic slip-free grip.

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  Cutting system built for use on various materials

  The Advanced Performance Compression Cutting System from Dehnco combines compression cutting technology with precision linear motion for straight cuts with no threading or rough edges.

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  Cleaning products fit for marine materials

  Shurhold Microfiber Towels, WaterBlade and Serious Shine clean canvas, clear vinyl, Strataglass, plexiglass and other materials used in marine applications.

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  Berber carpet allows glue-free installation

  Berber carpet from Tri Vantage features a specially designed backing that doesn’t have to be glued down.

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  What to do when pollution lands on your work

  Corrosive fallout from airports, seaports and power plants causes serious damage to boat enclosures and covers, and may compromise structure and functionality of the fabric.

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  Investing in equipment

  Making a significant equipment purchase can be a daunting task, but many financing options exist to help improve operations, stay competitive and realize the return on your investment.

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  Writing off expenses

  Write off trade show and convention expenses—as long as you know the laws.

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  Up your profits during your downtime

  Find profitable offseason work with creativity and customer service.

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  Adding a retail component to your marine fabrication business

  Adding a retail section to your business is easy, and can bring in more customers.

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  What to do when pollution lands on your work

  Corrosive fallout from airports, seaports and power plants causes serious damage to boat enclosures and covers, and may compromise structure and functionality of the fabric.

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• Finding fabric for boat reupholstery

  What to do when you don't know the type of fabric that was used on the original upholstery.

• Entering inventory into the books

  We talked to our own accounting department and were told that there are four systems commonly used for entering inventory into the books.

• Clarifying measurement terminology

  The difference between a linear yard and a lineal yard.

• Synthetic suede fabric used for variety of applications

  Clarino is the trade name of a synthetic suede fabric used in automotive interiors, equestrian products and sporting goods.

• Products incorporate resealable barrier joining strips

  ITW MaxiGrip makes a family of products under the name of MaxiGrip that incorporates resealable barrier joining strips.

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