The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of E15 for model year 2001-2006 cars and trucks, raising concerns from within the marine industry. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the use of E15 for additional on-road vehicles will increase the likelihood of misfueling for boats. The NMMA said in a statement that [...]

Two New England shipyards will pay penalties to settle claims by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they violated federal environmental laws. Rose’s Oil Service will pay $130,000 to resolve claims it violated federal water and oil pollution prevention laws. Promet Marine Services will pay $290,000 to settle claims that it violated federal clean air [...]

Waterproof, flame retardant PVC-coated polyester Covin Sales & Converting VIP-FR is a high-strength, easy-to-clean PVC-coated polyester fabric that comes in 24 classic colors and meets State Fire Marshal Code Title 19, NFPA 701 and European Fire Code M2. The fabric is flame retardant, waterproof and resistant to mildew and UV rays, making it ideal for [...]

Enduratex Xtreme Seating is a specialty vinyl-coated fabric for niche transportation markets. Developed, designed and constructed for the outdoor extreme sports enthusiast, Xtreme Seating comes in three constructions: Rapper, Rapper Extreme and Slip Stop. Rapper and Rapper Extreme are engineered with an exclusive stretch characteristic that enables the fabric to hug contours and makes it [...]

Fil-Tec’s Aqua-Seal is a thread and bobbin system that, when used in combination, will assist in preventing seam leakage. Aqua-Seal patented bobbins absorb water to help provide a leak-proof seam, thus eliminating the need to tape the seam. Polyester Aqua-Seal is UV resistant, colorfast and fade resistant. SOURCE Fil-Tec

Global Ocean Security Technologies’ (GOST) newest version of the GOST Watch yacht surveillance system turns any smart phone or offsite computer into a remote monitor that displays live images from onboard security cameras. Users can watch live video of their yachts, be alerted of temperature changes, and capture video off alarm events from the Marine [...]

Boltaflex Serengeti from J. Ennis Fabrics is a 100-percent polyurethane vinyl that is antibacterial, mildew-resistant and passes 200,000 double rub abrasion tests, for use in the healthcare, hospitality, contract seating and marine interiors markets. The eco-friendly fabric contains no plasticizers or phthalates, and is offered in 16 colors. The vinyl passes UFAC Class 1, NFPA [...]

Johnston Textiles Hi-UV polyester warp weave Oceanic Marine fabric is available in 8 ounce and 9 ¾ ounce at 60 inches wide. The fabric comes in 17 stock colors and can be customized to 130 inches wide. SOURCE Johnston Textiles

Attendance was up at the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) Nashville Boat and Sport show. The association’s first show of the year attracted 12,561 attendees, a 5-percent growth from 2010. “The 2011 winter show season will be much stronger than 2010,” said NMMA president Thom Dammrich. “The recovery in new boat sales begins this winter [...]

Xtreme Seal’s Pro Seal edge seal features Dual Durometer technology not seen before in the marine industry. The soft expanded EPDM material, combined with a flat molded rubber attachment flap, allows fabricators to tuck the seal under a binding edge as never before. All of Xtreme Seal’s patented edge seals are made from the same [...]