As a new decade for vessel monitoring and optimised operations gets underway, KVH Industries and Kongsberg Digital have started trialling a new internet of things (IoT) and connectivity service on a commercial vessel. This is the first installation of an integrated maritime IoT system on an active working vessel by this pair. Together, they have installed KVH Watch Io...
As the first hydrogen vessel around the world, Energy Observer is in Hamburg for its 36th stopover, the team is proud to announce the arrival of a new technology partner, Solbian. This electrically-powered vessel of the future emits no greenhouse gases or fine particles. Its 6-year Odyssey for the Future aims to highlight the solutions developed by the pioneers of ec...
The addition to the NG line announced last year has resulted in the launch of the first 57 footer 'new style' in June. The most striking changes compared to the familiar NG models are the steep, high flare bow and the new design of the extended wheel house with continuous, all-around windows. During the trials in the Wadden Sea there was a moderate wind with...
Conceived as a club vessel by former Olympian Rodion Luka, the cruiser-racer has exceeded 20 knots in early sea trials. The roomy cockpit has twin wheels and the deck’s reverse sheer offers interior headroom of 1.75 m. Amenities include a cabin with shower, comforts highly appreciated by beginners. In addition, the lifting keel makes for easy trailering. An electric engi...
The French Sailing Federation organised from the 17th to 19th of March a Test Forum in Marseille with 9 collective boats: - Dufour Drakkar 24 - Laser Bahia - Sirena Mercator - Philonautic Multimono - Topaz Omega - Hobie Cat Ludic - RS Quest - Topaz Argo An event open to the public with free access to test the boats and discover the sport of sailing in good com...
On the market since 2005, the boat has a deep cockpit and side-by-side seating for double-handed sailing, as in Paralympic class 2.4mR. The vertical tiller rises between the forward-facing crew. The furling jib is self-tacking, facilitating maneuvers, and an asymmetric spinnaker is standard. This sailing dinghy can also be single-handed. Draft is 1.30 meters and beam, 1....
The Echelon feels like a magic carpet..!!!! But I liked the fixed Sisu a lot.. I spend many hours of the trip in the Sisu as a passenger and for my 8m boat looks to be a better choice…especially space wise – Panos Sakkoulas, Greece Read more customer stories here
PowerDive is a little gem of Australian innovation. Providing a practical alternative to traditional scuba diving equipment that requires tank refills, ritual tests and intense maintenance, PowerDive is a Surface Supply Diving System. Also known as hookah diving, the system offers boat-based and free-floating mechanisms that let you dive without the heavy equipment. The ...
One of the winners at last week’s Miami International Boat Show’s Innovation Awards, Mastercraft’s Gen 2 Surf System is the first available custom surf system. Each surf system is designed for the specific boat model with which it is paired, meaning that it the resulting wave is consistently clean and adjustable to the abilities of the surfer. Easy to use, the system co...
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is definitely a huge trend among water enthusiasts, but lugging and storing a board over twice your size is no easy feat. Point 65 has come up with a solution for urban paddlers: the Rum Runner 11.5. The 350 cm (11.5′) Rum Runner is a modular stand up paddle that is easily taken apart when not in use. It consists of three pieces that snap ...
At first I would like to refer to my first report on January 2016 from Iran, when I was about 7’000 km on the road with a SOLBIAN Energy-Flyer. I wrote: “Energy-Flyer did a great job on this leg, no sandstorms could stop it...!” and now half a year later and another 7’000 km more in my legs I can say exactly the same, including snow storms! The portable energy soluti...
Life in a liferaft Most of us are familiar with the extraordinary accounts recorded by the Baileys, the Robertsons, Steve Callahan et al about surviving in liferafts for weeks and months on end. Fortunately for us, if we ever find ourselves having to abandon ship – and we’ve taken advantage of the life-saving GMDSS technology easily available to us – it’s very unlikel...
Under power the big sloop, which was fitted with a 75-h.p. diesel and a sail drive with a fixed three-bladed prop, ambled along nicely at cruising revs making 8 knots without breaking a sweat. At full revs, the 55 is capable of running at 9 plus knots while burning about a gallon and a half an hour. The 55 can be equipped with Beneteau’s Dock & Go system that allows you ...
The concept architecture of the underwater part of the hull of the Oceanic 90′ was a challenge in itself. Despite the numerous tank tests Oceanic Yachts did at the “INSEAN”, the Rome tank testing facility and the very positive results they obtained, the actual scale one results were beyond expectations. The goal was to find a hull design that would allow to reduce the bu...
The use of authentic Coltri products and spare parts is fundamental to the proper use of our compressors. Not only that, it's the only way to guarantee the specified performance. Each of our components works with the others to improve performance and economy to achieve extraordinary results, such as oil lifecycle. Colti Oil's certified results on our filling stations W...
In Episode #02 of the Rapido 50 Construction series, Rapido Trimarans’ co founder Paul Koch provides some insights into its construction. Paul says, “”We go to extremes to get the lightest possible, strongest parts…”
The coach roof is normally the ideal place for a winch that operates halyards, reef lines, outhaul and control lines. The E40i winch is built up around an electric motor which is totally integrated in the drum. Only three thin cables are protruding to lead through the coach roof or the deck, no large cutouts and no external motor or gearbox. This makes for uncompromised ...
Seldén is tweaking the concept of cruising by blending it with a great deal of performance. The Seldén Group is the World’s leading manufacturer of masts, in particular furling masts, which by now after some 30 years is more a standard than an option with a production cruising boat. In the 90’s when sailmakers developed sails with vertical battens and a positive roac...
To make sail handling easier for a small crew we have synchronized an electric motor in the mast with a newly developed electric winch for the outhaul, E40i. Push a button and the sail comes out in a controlled fashion as the winch adjusts the outhaul tension in relation to the motor in the mast. To furl the sail back in to the mast the outhaul is released while pushing ...
The widely anticipated Rapido 50 is about to leave the shipyard in Vietnam, bound for Europe. Prior to shipping Hull #01, Rapido Trimarans’ Co Founder and builder, Paul Koch shared his thoughts. In this first video, Paul provides some context by offering an insight into the inspiration behind the Rapido range of trimarans – and then speaks on the living area of the...
The Rapido 60 Power Trimaran is the ultimate charter yacht to differentiate your company. It's just five weeks away from completion and, if it's sold in Vietnam, it will come with Vietnam Registration. This power trimaran can be completed and ready for delivery in just five weeks.
We present half-day bathymetry results in a marina. It is necessary to make a background map for the entry and exit of boats, mainly to know the exact draught in each area of the port. Here are the results before the post data processing. The equipment used was the USV SB 100 Multipro, which is equipped with a Wassp S3 multibeam echo sounder, making it the smalle...
RECORD MILESTONE! Today, 11th November 2020, GPASEABOTS has made 2 BATHYMETRIES in a HALF day! In two ports separated by more than 30km of roads, we have carried out both bathymetries with 2 operators, 1 car and SB 100 Multipro. Express jobs for situations that require quick deployment and instant results. Equipped with a Wassp S3 multibeam echosounder, we have...
Based on its WR880 & WR1060 hulls, South African based Gemini Marine has launched a new version of its Gemini Waverider WR1060 with a completely renewed Cabin. The first demo model has been completed by novi marine. This new cabin RIB has been developed specifically for professional use by emergency services and maritime contractors in coastal waters due to the demand...
Discover the story of L’Ouragan and its happy owners right away. “What can I say about the Loup and the Franck Roy shipyard, I have nothing but praise. Let’s go back to the thread of this passion. Genesis Let’s go back to Easter 2004, under the rain, moping around surrounded by the countless nautical magazines that have haunted my dreams since the dawn of time. Re...
Are you in the pharmaceutical field or in the food sector, and do you have to understand the presence or absence of the passive layer on a stainless steel product? No problem with Passi Test Plus, you can do it because the device does not use aggressive or corrosive solutions! In the pharmaceutical sector, Passi Test is used to test the passivation of prostheses made ...
Yachting World magazine reports on the “new breed” Rapido 40 and Rapido 50 in its November 2020 issue.
To showcase innovative new models, provide a risk-free alternative to boat shows and offer the best possible yacht buying experience, we have created a unique Elan Yachting Experience (EYE) Centre in the beautiful resort town of Portorož on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. From 5th of October onwards, buyers who visit the new EYE Centre will be able to individually sail and...
Cruising Helmsman Magazine (Australia) October, 2020 issue includes a review of the Rapido 60. "The Rapido 60 offers speed along with performance wrapped in comfort and luxury."
Koch adds that for normal day sailing or cruising, both “C” foils can be in the “down” position, or have just one raised, without a lot of drag being added. The Rapido 40’s performance, both upwind and tacking, is expected to be just as good as the Rapido 60 which is considered to be “excellent”. Koch, the veteran boat builder, believes the Rapido 40 will hit the m...
If you’re interested in boats that deliver safe, fast passage-making, as well as podium performances for racers and/or classic comfort for cruisers, then read on for the latest on the Rapido range of Rapido 40, Rapido 50 and Rapido 60 trimarans.
Norwegian Lobster (Nephrops Norvegicus) and Red Shrimp (Aristeous Antennatus) are some of the most valuable species caught by the Spanish fleet, both in the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean. The carbon footprint is more intense than small pelagics. Therefore, fuel saving technology is very important to the fishing operations. One of the biggest problems in the fishery...
After 3 days of open doors under a radiant sun, the private lounge of Aventura Catamarans closed its doors last Sunday. This 2020 edition turned out to be a total success on all fronts. A great meeting that took place in a friendly atmosphere from September 11 to 13, 2020 in Canet en Roussillon at HOLIDAYS BOAT their Mediterranean distributor! Navigation enthusiasts...
In June 2020 the well-known international website " E-ribbing "with significant and timeless themes that focuses exclusively on the rigid inflatable boats and anything related to them, perform a test for our 7,80 rib "SAITA" .SAITA is a special high-performance inflatable boat with a particularly apparent aggressive design which combined with the excellent geometry and i...
Visit us in Slovenia between 4th and 6th of September 2020 to make your own experience with our new fully electric 28 Cabin model, equipped with twin electric Piktronik 10 kW engines. Do not miss this opportunity to visit also our new production facilities. Contact us or our representatives to find out more.
Antifouling contains biocides, so before application you need to wear the appropriate PPE. Remove fouling by HP-wash. Remove any loose antifouling by wet sanding. Rinse with fresh water and let dry. Spot repair with Seajet 015 Underwater Primer. Always stir paint well. Mask the waterline and mask fittings like anodes. Read the label of the antifouling carefully b...
