SAILING NEWS News 11
Successful show for
Johnson Outdoors
New Association
and Blakes Paints
PRODUCT launches, a major new with just one hand. The Minn Kota
for owners of
brand and award winning marine Saltwater range also drew a lot of
electronics attracted many visi- enquiries, particularly in regard
tors to the Johnson Outdoors UK to the sacrificial anodes used with
Sweden Yachts
stand at this year’s London Boat Riptide models. Galvanic corro-
Show. “The Show was very good sion quickly destroys metals in
for us,” commented MD Andrew saltwater and other brands simply
Dron. “With the doom and gloom do not offer the levels of corrosion
being spouted beforehand we protection which are essential to
went expecting a low attendance long term reliability and perfor-
but were pleasantly surprised at mance.
both the quality and the number of A highly successful Show for
visitors.” Blakes Paints meant visitor
Although Show attendance overall numbers to the stand were up by
was down, Andrew noted that 18% over last year. “We had a
many of those who did come were really good Show and were very
serious boat owners looking to busy,” commented Norman Curtis,
buy. Among the products they National Sales Manager. “Not only
were keen to see were Geonav did we have more customers but
products on display for the first we were also spending more time
time with Johnson Outdoors UK. with each one at this year’s Show.”
“The Geonav range was very There was a strong interest in re-
well received and we had a lot of furbishing craft and Martin Ingram
interest in products such as the of the Blakes Technical Depart-
Sunshine 15” display monitor ment noted a shift in emphasis
and the handheld plotters like the from the previous year. “Whereas
4Gipsy and 3S. As well as meeting last year people would come up
with Geonav aficionados and new and ask one question, this year
customers, we also established they would ask four. It was also
relationships with new dealers,” noticeable how these were very
added Andrew. positive enquiries looking at whole
A big draw to the stand was the range of subjects dealing with
double award winning Hummin- coatings and boat maintenance.”
bird side imaging sonar and visi- Norman Curtis added that there
tors were able to see demonstra- was an enthusiastic atmosphere
tions of this innovative technology with people keen to get on with
via a large flat screen display. work that needs to be done in
There was also a great deal of preparation for the season. In addi-
interest in the new entry level fish- tion to general coating topics, staff
finders from PiranhaMAX and the were also advising customers on
Fishin’ Buddy portable fishfinders. restorations and long term build
The purpose of this newly formed association is to members voyages and other saling experiences will be
Electric motors continue to grow projects.
bring together fellow enthusiastic owners of these welcome. A help line via email will be set up for those
in popularity as the clean, quiet In addition to seeing more visitors
beautiful yachts from all around the world to share who are sailing in foreign waters so that advice and
and environmentally friendly alter- on the stand, the company was
information and exchange knowledge. There will also help can be obtained where ever you may be.
native to the traditional outboard. also delighted that Ierne won the
be rallies around Europe, providing opportunities for The man behind launching this Association is Tony
The new easy-stow Traxxis from Classic Boat Restoration Award
owners to meet one another and enjoy sociable racing. Hodges whose Lymington based SY390 was the last of
Minn Kota demonstrated how at the Show. Blakes coatings were
A crews register is planned so that owners who cannot this model built in 2006. Sweden Yachts are wonder-
electric outboard power can be used throughout on this stunning
take their own boat may take part by sailing on local ful boats sailed by special people. You can join the
even more lightweight and con- 8-metre yacht built by William
boats. assoication at www.swedenyachtowners.com or for
venient because it can be stowed Fife in 1914.
The association will be web based and reports of
further information: info@swedenyachtowners.com
RYA receives
new bespoke
RibCraft for
NEW MOTOR: Andrew Norton receives the keys to the brand
new RibCraft
use at events
ON Friday, 9th January at the London Boat the best back up and safety support possible at radar images, keep an eye on the movements of
Show, RYA Motor Cruising Projects Manager, the moment for our many events.” large vessels in the area, see what is on the sea
Andrew Norton was handed the keys to a brand The 8.8m Sports Ribcraft is built and supplied bed, or with the cameras, even watch the boats
new RibCraft 850 RIB with all the latest kit by Ribcraft and is kitted out with 2 x BF225 racing behind them while motoring ahead.”
courtesy of sponsors, Ribcraft, Honda, Rayma- Honda 4 stroke outboard engines, superb Icom has also supplied 2 x ic-M505 VHF radios
rine, Icom, and Ocean Safety, for use at RYA electronics kit courtesy of Raymarine including, for use on the RIB and Ocean Safety provided
events. 2 x E120 multifunction displays, Raystar125 all the safety equipment necessary for coding
RibCraft’s Sales Director Jason Purvey, Honda GPS antenna, 2kw raydome, AIS250, DSM300 for Cat. 4.
Power’s General Manager Geoff Matthews, digital sounder and 2 x Cam 100. The RIB will be used to support the many
Raymarine’s UK Marketing Manager Chloe Chloe Bartle, Marketing Manager at Raymarine events run by the RYA including the Cross
Bartle and Ocean Safety’s Managing Direc- explained, “The RYA RIB has been equipped Channel Motor Cruise and other cruising event.
tor Charlie Mill, joined Andrew on the Honda with an easy to use, powerful and fully inte- Powerboat Racing events, major sailing regattas
Stand to present the bespoke RIB package. grated system. The benefit of the two E120 and will also be on show at some of the boat
Andrew Norton commented; “This is a fantas- screens is that is gives complete flexibility on shows, for example Ribex. It will also be made
tic package put together by our sponsors who board. One person can be using the screen for use of by Honda, Ribcraft and Raymarine for
I’d like to thank very much both for their kind navigation data such as locating buoys, watch- demonstration purposes and on occasion used
donation and their continued support given to ing course made good and depth information, at Honda Formula 4 Stroke race events, so this
the RYA. This package will enable us to provide while the other E120 can be used to observe boat has a busy year ahead.
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