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Eco-friendly mooring system

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The moving parts (particularly the heavy chains) of conventional mooring systems can damage or destroy seabeds which serve as vital marine habitats.

With no moving parts to come in contact with the seabed floor, the EzyRider Mooring System from Australian manufacturer Global Moorings Pty Ltd has virtually no impact on the marine environment.

'Mooring chain scouring is responsible for the destruction of vast areas of coral reef and seagrass meadows, which nurture fish and other sealife and are critically important in the sustainability of commercial and recreatio...Read More...

IRC Notice 2009 - Composite rigging

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There is currently a rumour circulating that the IRC rating increase for composite standing rigging is going to be removed for 2009.

While it is true that the IRC Technical Committee is looking at the rating cost of composite standing rigging, it is unlikely that there will be any change at all. If there is, it will be small.

There is certainly no intention for 2009 of removing the rating cost for composite standing rigging.

For more information contact the RORC....Read More...

Jelly fish guard

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With the sea nettle and jelly fish population on the rise along the east coast of the United States and in other areas, Nettle Net® Boat Pools® can be used from boats or docks to keep swimmers sting-free all season long. The unique pools will be on display in Annapolis at the United States Sailboat Show (booth O3) October 9-13 and the United States Powerboat Show (land booth 26) October 16-19.

Available in 8, 12 and 20 foot diameters (20 foot pool pictured left), the eight foot deep, portable pools inflate (foot pump included) and launch in minutes and store compactly when not i...Read More...

Shore power catalogue

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Shore power products manufacturer Furrion has launched a new web site at www.furrion.com that features the 2009 Furrion catalog, a user-friendly product selection guide and product information video.

Furrion’s modern, stylish products – cordsets, cables, adapters, plugs and inlets – feature the company’s efficient, built-in SMART technology - Loadsmart™ power consumption and Powersmart™ voltage indicators and Signalsmart™ anti-interference filters.

The new site also describes the company’s partnership with the non-profit organization Trees For The Future. Furrion ...Read More...

Southampton Boat Show

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The PSP Southampton Boat Show, in association with ITV Meridian, drew to a close today, concluding ten days of boating fun, celebration and business. A very encouraging total of 121,389* visitors descended on Mayflower Park between 12-21 September to enjoy the 40th Show.

The Show, which boasts one of Europe’s largest purpose-built marinas, treated visitors to a bumper year with over 600 exhibitors and more than 1,000 boats on display, ranging from 1.5m dinghies to 37m tri-deck motor yachts. To ensure an unforgettable 40th, the Show was opened with golden fanfare by the victori...Read More...