Product & industry review

Peter Maire (left) and Paul Adams.Fusion & Stabicraft join forces

  Fusion Electronics & Stabicraft have announced they will be working together, incorporating world leading audio technology into the award winning range of positive buoyancy aluminium boats.
  The stylish and rugged Stabicraft range are designed for extreme marine conditions, as well as everyday boating and this is why they required the very best in Audio Electronics. The Fusion system chosen by Stabicraft was recently nominated for the prestigious Dame Award for innovation at last year’s METS show in Amsterdam.
  Paul Adams, owner and Managing Director of Stabicraft, and Peter Maire, principal shareholder of Fusion Electronics and founder of Navman, have both been recognized for their contribution to New Zealand business. Paul was named a member of the NZ Order of Merit in 2008 and Peter was made a Distinguished Companion of the NZ Order of Merit in the same year.
  They met recently in Auckland to discuss the way forward for the two New Zealand companies and to seal the arrangement.
  Fusion Electronics – www.fusionelectronics.com;
  Stabicraft – www.stabicraft.com

The new Nanni N2.10.New 10hp Nanni diesel engine

  The new Nanni N2.10 is a 10 horsepower two-cylinder engine that employs the latest diesel technology, for optimum performance and reliability.
  You can cruise at a leisurely 3,000rpm, for smoother running with less noise. So while it’s all torque, there’s less unwanted chatter, making it the ideal cruising companion.
  The N2.10 runs cooler for longer being equipped with a heat-exchanger. You can also have hot water on board via a water heater if you wish. It even keeps a low profile in the engine compartment, being lower and shorter than most of its competitors.
  The N2.10 ideal for sailboat re-powers as the design of the engine mounts allows easy interchangeability with competitive engine brands. Which means you won’t be faced with the hassle and expense of modifications to engine bearers or the engine compartment.
  Nanni Diesel – 02 9319 5222; www. nannidiesel.com

Tek Dek is a PVC deck and cabin surfacing which is non-skid, looks like teak.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

Classic Timber Boat.Nautilus Marine Insurance backs Classic Timber Boat Owners

  Mention the words inboard, timber and ski boat in the same sentence at an insurance convention and chances are that the gathered brokers would run the proverbial mile.
  Not so the Nautilus Marine insurance agency. Nautilus Marine has backed members of the Classic Australian Wooden Powerboat Association, offering a unique insurance policy, the like of which has not before been seen in Australia.
  The level of cover is based on an agreed and realistic value. Moreover, the premium is essentially the same rate as if the boat were a modern day fibreglass family runabout.
  The owners of the classic wooden boats are covered for collision, sinking, theft, fire, malicious damage and damage while in transit.
  The wooden ski boat owners enjoy the same benefits as modern day ski boat owners, with a $10,000,000 third party public risk cover as a standard inclusion in their policy as well as optional liability cover for water skiing.
  Nautilus Marine – 03 9690 2171; www.nautilusinsurance.com.au

Rowell Marine’s offseason special – free anti-foul

  Save hundreds of dollars off your next anti-foul.
  Book your vessel in for anti-fouling any time over the months of June or July and Rowell Marine will provide the anti-fouling paint free of charge.
  The anti-fouling product we use is the top of the line anti-fouling Altex No5, an ablative anti-foul which is guaranteed for 12 months. (Tested in Cruising Helmsmen against the five most popular brands and rated #1).
  Give Rowell Marine a call and speak to Luke Nicholson our production manager and he will give you a heavily discounted quote for anti-fouling your vessel at our Pittwater Marina.
  While having your bottom done consider our other services available, shipwright, paint, covers, mechanical, stripes, electrical and brokerage.
  A quote can be arranged through Luke Nicholson for any other works required. An off season special not to be missed
  Rowell Marine – 02 9997 1674; www.rowellmarine.com.au

50 years at the electronics forefront

  2009 is a significant milestone for Standard Communications, founded in 1959 by the entrepreneurial engineer E.C (Ted) Dunn, when they celebrate their Jubilee.
  Much has changed in the electronics industry since those formative years, concepts like microprocessors, liquid crystal displays and satellites that are common place today were purely the domain of Hollywood and science fiction writers in 1959.
  GME is increasing its ever growing portfolio of marine products with a full range of marine entertainment products, which includes a CD/radio system in a marine housing that has the ability to play MP3 via USB or SD cards, and also has iPod connectivity. Also available is an optional wired remote (RCU 9200) whereby up to two remotes can be added.
  To compliment this system GME has a full range of marine speakers and a high output marine amplifier.
  GME are continually striving to bring the discerning boater the best in Safety, communication and entertainment.
  GME – 02 9844 6666; www.gme.net.au