Product & industry review

GME’s Christmas bonus Leatherman

  GME have included a Christmas bonus Leatherman multi-tool, valued at $100, with the GX600 VHF marine radio, and GX600D Class D DSC VHF marine radio, in a special promotional package, and should be available from all GME marine dealers.
  “We feel that Leatherman is an iconic name and their products are synonymous with quality which compliments the GME brand well,” a GME spokesperson said. “The GX600 and the GX600D Class D DSC marine VHF radios are well received in the market place and having a bonus Leatherman multi-tool with the radios certainly offers our customers a worthwhile value add.”
  The Leatherman bonus packs will be available from 17th November until the 24th of December 2008 or while stocks last, as there is a limit to the number of bonus packs being produced. The promotion includes white radios only and a Leatherman ‘Kick’ multi-tool which carries a 25-year warranty.
  GME – www.gme.net.au  

North Sails new Australian Website

  North Sails Australia has launched their new Australian website www.northsails. com.au.
  With local, state and nationwide news and information, results from competition events and calendar of activities and events, this website can be a one-stop shop for information on the Australian sailing industry.
  Check out the current information on sail designs, cloth development, North Flag and North Covers production which can be easily found navigating from the main toolbar.
  The site also offers the same great features on the previous site, where you can request a quote for your new racing or cruising sail.
  Make sure you browse through the current articles being written by our North Sails Australian team which provide you with valuable information on racing IRC or cruising with gennakers.
  Other useful tools include: Sail Care Tips – helping you to preserve the longevity of your sails; Sail Inspection Check List and One Design tuning guides.
  North Sails Australia – 02 9998 8500; www.northsails.com.au  

Kart-It – a brand new marina trolley

  With a Kart-It you can carry a whole sail wardrobe in one easy trip down the pontoon, you’ll never have to hunt down a marina trolley again.
  The sturdy deep canvas bag means there is lots of room for bulky, heavy or numerous items. Kart-It is light and because it’s on two wheels, it’s very easy to manoeuvre. The v-shaped structure means that Kart-Its are very robust too.
  The large trolley can carry weights of up to 100kgs – equivalent to a small outboard and a four-man life raft. And after use, Kart- Its are easy to collapse and put in a boot or a locker. The wheels are also removable to make it even more compact.
  Both sizes are available with either a powder-coated or a stainless-steel frame. Prices from $295.
  Please use the AF1 code when ordering your Kart-It to receive your 20% discount as well as go in the draw to win 1 of 2 Stainless Steel Kart-Its being given away.
  Kart-It – 03 8746 2111; www.kart-it.com

Your boat might rock but your drinks won’t slop!

  Tired of a relaxing day afloat ruined by drinks spilt on the journey from the galley to the deck? Never spill another drink again, because the Teeter Tray doesn’t spill when tilted!
  It comes with six shatterproof acr ylic tumblers, which can be used to carry six drinks and a tray full of nibbles all at one time.
  The teeter tray works just like a Ferris wheel. Fill the glasses, flip the tray over, so the bottom becomes the top, set the tray on the counter on tumbler bases, place serving dishes on the now flat top and use it to carry drinks and snacks all in one trip!
  It comes with six different coloured tumblers, so you’ll never confuse whose drink is whose again. Don’t have another day afloat spoiled by spilt drinks. RRP $39.95.
  Teeter Tray – www.teetertray.com.au  

New Racing Signals sticker

  The new 2009-2012 ISAF (International Sailing Federation) racing rules commence in all countries on January 1st, 2009.
  There are 14 changes to the racing signals and this new sticker covers them all.
  Yacht Brand Products – 03 9822 4933; www.lanceross.com.au

Durable teak substitute

  Tek Dek is a PVC deck and cabin surfacing which is non-skid, looks like teak but costs around 35% less.
  The PVC sheeting can accommodate any shape because it is cut, shaped and worked in the same way as teak. It fades only marginally in sunlight, is not coated with a surface finish and it can be sanded if necessary.
  Tek Dek’s underside is grooved with a dovetail-sectioned channel to maximise the bond with the adhesive and the boat’s deck.
  Jerry Hendrey, Careening Cove Boat Brokerage & Slipway, Sydney – (02) 9957 3353; www.jerryhendrey.com

Antill Marine expands with Italian-built Grand Soleil

  Antill Marine, importers of the Frenchbuilt Dufour Yachts, has been granted the Grand Soleil agency for Australia and New Zealand. Grand Soleil offer a custom built luxuriously finished Cruiser Racer built to satisfy the needs of the most discerning racing owner.
  Offering a standard product line from 37 to 56 foot. New in the 2009 models are an Open Transom 43, and described as Fast Cruisers a new 46 and 54, all three boats displaying a very modern super yacht like styling. Work is also commencing on a 65 foot special custom model.
  Aligning Grand Soleil in Australia with Antill Marine is the result of the solid performance Antill Marine has had over the past 18 months delivering over 32 new Dufour Yachts into Australia.
  Antill Marine – 0410 765 245; www.antillmarine.com.au or www.grandsoleil.net