May 2010 Issue

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News

  • Products honored for innovation

    Ten marine manufacturers were honored for innovative achievement at the 69th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami.

  • Upward sales for powerboats segments

    The January Info-Link Technologies Bellwether Report revealed that sales of all powerboat segments, except ski boats, have inched upward or remained steady since July.

  • NOIA supports offshore development in Virginia

    National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Tom Fry applauded the Virginia State Senate’s passage of a Virginia State House Bill supporting energy development on the state’s coast.

  • MMA launches new initiatives

    The Marine Marketers of America (MMA) announced two new incentives: a marketing program to support dealer-based women’s boating education and a new website.

  • Win big with Xtreme Seal’s Xtreme Deal

    Xtreme Seal is offering to marine fabricators a chance to win two roundtrip airline tickets to San Diego, Calif., for the 2011 Marine Fabricators Association National Convention, and two complimentary passes to the convention’s exhibit hall.

  • Sunbrella goes mobile

    Glen Raven has launched a mobile version of the Sunbrella fabrics website that is compatible with all hand-held mobile devices.

  • Sea-Dog Line new marketing rep

    Atlantic Marketing Company was chosen to represent the northeast and mid-Atlantic states for Sea-Dog Line, a manufacturer and importer of marine equipment and accessories.

  • Climate-controlled fabric line introduced

    Outlast and Microfibres have teamed up to produce Wellgonomics, the first temperature-regulating phase-change material upholstery fabric.

  • Video campaign promotes boating

    The Discover Boating campaign released four videos showcasing American’s love of boating.

  • NMMA asks President to clarify comment

    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) sent a letter to President Obama asking him to clarify remarks he made in February that associated purchasing a boat with irresponsible spending.

  • Offshore wind support ships needed

    The Community of European Shipyards’ Association (CESA) and the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) called upon the European Commission and the European Investment Bank to support the construction of new boats to serve the expanding offshore wind energy market.

  • Home Port acquires JWI

    Home Port Marine Marketing, an international marine products development, publicity and promotion consultancy, has acquired Rhode Island-based marine marketing communications consultancy, JWI.

  • Miami Corp. stocks Solarfix thread

    The Miami Corp., a supplier to the OEM and aftermarket automotive, awning, contract and marine markets, added Solarfix PTFE sewing thread to complement its outdoor furniture fabric, awning fabric and boat cover fabric lines.

  • IRS offers tips on determination

    The IRS introduced a list of the top ten things every business owner should know about hiring people as independent contractors versus hiring them as employees.

  • Marine weather and tides BlackBerry app

    Mobile Mariner LLC launched its specialized app for the BlackBerry smartphone.

  • IIS now distributing WeatherMax products

    Innovative Industrial Solutions Inc. (IIS) will distribute three products from the WeatherMax
    line.

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Products

  • Flame-retardant fabric

    The Holiday line of flame-retardant acrylic-coated polyester fabric from MarChem CFI has been reintroduced as a stock product.

  • Tarp fasteners

    The Grip Clip from Shelter Systems is designed to lock to tarps and fabrics without puncturing the material.

  • Specialized vents

    The Airlette Corp., manufacturer of specialized vents for flexible boat coverings, modified its popular Snap-In vent model, improving the aerodynamic qualities via a unique low-profile hood.

  • Easy trailer hook-up

    Coupler Connect from DuraSafe is an alignment device that makes hitching a trailer alone an easier task.

  • Innovative baby seat for boats

    After facing the dilemma of balancing family and fun, a boat-loving couple created the Searock, the first baby seat of its kind to offer sun protection while being easily transferrable from the boat to the dock or home.

  • Soy-based memory foam

    Preserve is polyurethane foam introduced by Hickory Springs Marine Group, the manufacturer of SeaComfort custom marine mattresses, mattress toppers and other onboard seating products.

  • Temperature-controlled soy foam mattress

    The Chilibed is a 100-percent soy foam mattress that gives users the ability to control the bed’s temperature.

  • Marine varnish and paint

    Interlux, manufacturer of high-performance yacht coatings, expanded its product line.

  • All-natural pest repellent

    Flea, Ant, Roach and Rodent Guard is an all-natural rodent and insect repellent for indoor and outdoor use.

  • Deck plate remover

    The Plate-Mate deck plate remover is a simple and inexpensive tool for tackling hard-to-open deck plates.

  • Collapsible bucket

    The Swobbit collapsible bucket is 10 inches in diameter, large enough to rinse a deck cleaning brush.

  • Marine cleaning products

    The Stamoid line of cleaning products from J. Ennis Fabrics caters to a range of vinyl needs.

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Projects

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Business

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Resources

  • Plush carpet in a boat?

    We contacted several boat carpet manufacturers and all of them said that they don’t supply underpads for carpet because of concerns about water buildup.

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