The U.S. Maritime Coalition took its Congressional “Sail-In” to Capitol Hill on May 4, with hundreds of individuals from across the country and from all segments of the American maritime industry coming to Washington for the event. Sail-In was established to increase Congressional awareness of the importance of America’s maritime industry to the economic and [...]

The EzyBoat is a compact pod that quickly and easily opens to become a fiberglass runabout, fishing boat or daysailer. Originally designed for European markets where space to park a full size boat on a trailer is scarce, the boat is 14.5-feet long when open and ready for use. However, it trailers at 8-feet for [...]

LINE-X Premium is a spray-on coating suitable for a wide range of retail, commercial and industrial uses. With excellent adhesion and fast cure time, it can be sprayed vertically and even overhead without running or dripping. No solvents are needed, meaning there are no air pollutants or harmful environmental contaminates. The spray-on finish won’t crack, [...]

Tri Vantage has added six fabric groups to its popular High Point collection, with over 30 new styles available. The new groups include Garden, Dusk, Earthen, Linden, Spring, and Russet. Each group is highlighted by a graphic pattern such as a floral, vine or ikat. A wide range of stripes, textured options and new colors [...]

Eastex Medical Fabrics are fluid-proof, breathable, antimicrobial, flame-retardant and airtight. They can be sewn and sonic- or RF-welded, come in either 100-percent polyester or polyester-nylon blends and have different coatings to match specific product requirements. Available colors include black, dark and light blue, with custom options available. Fabrics are available in 54- to 60-foot rolls. [...]

Dolce, from Spradling International, is a hybrid polyurethane suitable for marine interiors. The material is protected with Silverguard, an eco-friendly, bacteria-fighting defense that inhibits odor- and stain-causing bacteria. Silverguard is EPA registered and FDA approved. The material offers excellent color fastness, and is scratch and abrasion resistant. It passes over 400,000 double rubs. Dolce is [...]

GeoBella® outdoor cushion fabrics combine performance, comfort and recyclability, and are designed for outdoor cushions, sling furniture and marine applications. Woven by Phifer Inc. using post-industrial olefin yarn wastes, GeoBella fabrics are PVC-free and 100-percent recyclable, and are available in 78 solid colors, stripes and patterns. The fabrics do not absorb water and dry quickly, [...]

The solar cover system from Cover Systems Intl. harnesses the sun’s free energy to keep boat batteries charged and ready to go. The product uses a small, flexible solar panel that is pre-fitted to a Cover Systems waterproof and UV-proof boat cover or supplied separately for easy retro-fitting to a custom cover. The system includes [...]

Safety Components WeatherMax fabric now has an improved and more eco-friendly HydroMax finish. The new finish doesn’t negatively affect the performance, water resistance or breathability of the fabric. The company uses C6 chemistry instead of conventional C8-based finishes, which have detectable quantities of PFOAs (perfluorooctanoic acid), a carbon-chain solvent used in non-stick cookware. Recyclable and [...]

An investment in new canvas above and below deck is a cost-effective way for boat owner to have the feeling of a new boat at a fraction of the cost. In today’s business climate, everyone is looking for growth opportunities, including marine fabricators who have felt the effects of consumers holding on to [...]