Product & industry review


Seawind Catamarans awarded for global successSeawind Catamarans has been named Australian Marine Exporter of the Year at the 2010 Australian International Marine Export (AIMEX) awards.
Announced during the recent Sydney International Boat Show, Seawind was also awarded for the Best Marine Industry Export Marketing Strategy.
Managing director and founder of Seawind Catamarans Richard Ward said winning the awards was “extremely pleasing” and for which the company owed its loyal customers and talented team of boatbuilders.
“Even against a strong Australian dollar and cheaper competition, Seawind Catamarans is surviving and, indeed, prospering and this is a testament to the high quality of Seawind’s designs and construction,” Mr Ward said.
Seawind Catamarans is Australia’s largest designer and builder of ocean capable cruising catamarans and has been operating for over 28 years.
With 10 dealers around the world and through attendance at 19 international boat shows (of which 13 are outside Australia), Seawind Catamarans is thoroughly committed to the export market.
Seawind Catamarans – (02) 4285 9985; www.seawindcats.com

2BSureNo Harm No Foul!

Now at last there is a proven product on the market, which completely takes the worry out of antifouling, no dry docking, no more hull scraping, and painting … the 2B Sure the Environmentally Friendly Anti-fouling system.
Designed primarily for all size of vessels, the anti–fouling system can be also applied on other seawater objects, like navigation buoys, pontoons, barges or be applied on the sea bed so that several boats can be protected at the same time.
The 2B Sure system which runs on 12 VDC 240v or Solar consists of two special mobile electrodes and one control case. Due to the interaction of copper-ions and the electric field that consists between the two electrodes, a protection zone is created. The substances created are environmentally friendly.
The Anti-fouling system can be applied on all material (wood, metal, polyester).
Global Marine Group – 0405 217 592; www.globalmarinegroup.com.au

Woolwich MarinaWoolwich Marina Comes of Age

One of Sydney’s oldest marinas, Woolwich Marina, located in the stately old tree lined suburb of Hunters Hill is finally seeing a major makeover.
Having acquired the marina in 2005 the Newton family commenced a program of improvements to bring Woolwich into the 21st century. After investing substantially in 2008/09 to upgrade the marina building they have now received approval to proceed with a new 40-berth and mooring floating marina to replace the piled structure that has seen better days.
Like so many marina owning families the Newtons have an extensive range of marine interests including the local Rolly Tasker Sails agency (trading under SailSolutions) and All Marine, a leading on-line chandlery aimed at the cruiser/racer skiff and yacht market.
Son Sam is also well known on the Harbour as a rigger and race boat manager of note as well as being a pretty competent sailor having won a Hobart, a few world skiff titles along with his current hat of 18-footer champion.
The marina, with uninterrupted views of the Bridge and city skyline, will cater for around 40 boats from 10-18 metres. With unrestricted parking just outside the gate it is an ideal location and should readily appeal to the local boating fraternity. There is a new toilet/shower block, an on-site rigger, shipwrights and three slipways for all sizes of vessels along with a brokerage. Construction is already underway by Bellingham Marine and is due for completion on 2 December.
Woolwich Marina – Greg or Sam on 9879 4165; www.woolwichmarina.com.au

Volvo Dealer Locator App

Download Volvo Penta’s new App to your iPhone – and receive information on where to find your nearest dealer straight to your phone.
Volvo Penta has a unique, broad and global service network, with about 4,000 dealers and service points throughout the world. An App for iPhone users is now being launched that enables Volvo Penta’s customers to gain an overview of the worldwide Volvo Penta dealer network.
Using GPS and maps, customers receive information about their own position relative to the nearest dealer – and information about opening hours and the type of service offered by the dealer in question.
“It is quick and easy. And an excellent way for us to offer our customers even better service,” says Håkan Wallin, spare parts manager for Volvo Penta in Europe.
Volvo Penta’s new Dealer Locator App is free and is available immediately for download to iPhone from the App Store.

Boat Show success for Multihull Solutions

Multihull Solutions enjoyed strong sales and overwhelming buyer interest at the recent Sydney International Boat Show.
The company, Australia and New Zealand’s multihull specialist, unveiled two new models at the show and took $1.35 million in sales as well as completing $12.5 million in formal client quotations. Negotiations are also now underway to finalise numerous other orders on catamarans across the Fountaine Pajot sail and Trawler power range.
The exclusive worldwide launch of the new Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36 Evolution was a great success with many clients expressing interest in purchasing due to the boat’s range of new features and improvements.
The new boats were launched at the Show by Mr Jean-Francois Fountaine, president of the French Nautical Industries Federation (FIN) and founder of Fountaine Pajot.
Multihull Solutions – 07 5452 5164; www.multihullsolutions.com.au


Tickets for Deckhouse’s New Year’s Eve celebration

Floor to ceiling windows and a private deck overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge makes Deckhouse an ideal venue for celebrating the New Year’s Eve festivities.
This new venue, which opened on 1 July, is located directly beside Clarkes Point Reserve, traditionally one of the most preferred locations for viewing Sydney’s firework display. Deckhouse now offers the same great view with an evening of fine-dining and live entertainment. Given the location and quality of experience on offer, Deckhouse is set to be one of Sydney’s most sought-after venues for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Tickets for 2010 are on sale now, $300 per person and $175 for children under 12. The evening will include a five course degustation menu with matching wines and live entertainment by The Elevator Duo.
To book NYE tickets at Deckhouse, call Chrissie on (02) 9817 6401.