102 By the Dart • Advertising Feature
An alternative spin on Fitting Out A
s well as fitting out the boat in preparation for the coming season,
many boat owners forget that they need to make sure their personal kit has been checked and serviced to keep them safe, warm and dry during the varied condi- tions that the average British summer chooses to throw at us. safety is paramount and many boat
owners will have been shown how to check and maintain their lifejackets at the regular RnLI lifejacket clinics that take place annually in Dartmouth. this year the clinic will be from 10.00 to 16.00 on the 12th March at the Lifeboat station on Coronation Park. Looking after your foul weather and
mid layer clothing is equally important to maximise its performance and long service. Most of us now own a breathable outer garment but don’t realise that these need to be washed regularly to remove salts and bacteria just like any other clothing. Whilst it can be done in a regular washing machine, the hi-tech fabrics used means specialist products are required. After about 6 months use, the garments need to be treated with a surface proofer which maintains the breathable performance by making the water run- off in droplets as it did when the jacket or trousers were new. Probably the best range is produced by ‘Gill’, one of
the world’s top yacht clothing manufacturers, and has three parts: an intensive spot cleaner for heavy soiling, a wash in detergent for the machine and an aero- sol proofer which unlike many of the other brands does not require heat to function properly. If, on inspection, your lifejackets are looking
tired, there are some new revolutionary 3D and 3s lung designs on the market. unlike previous lifejacket models that channelled water towards the wearer’s mouth these lift the chin, open the air ways and keep your mouth clear of the water with the sole purpose of increasing safety and maximising the chance of survival. Fitted into compact and comfortable lightweight covers, they make wearing a lifejacket a much more enjoyable experience for both inshore boating and for the offshore user with the addition of a harness, sprayhood and LeD light provide everything required by these enthusiasts.
With ever increasing costs the replacement of
foul weather gear for yachting has become a costly exercise and many of you may try to manage with old and tired gear which is no longer performing. this makes sailing less enjoyable if you become are wet and cold. to help solve this problem, Dartmouth Chandlery has a new range of offshore and coastal clothing, footwear and accessories under the ‘Main Deck’ label. these are made using the latest fabrics and design techniques but at almost half the price of the leading brands. With jackets, hi-fit trousers, mid layer, gloves and deck boots to suit all types of boating, there is sure to be something to fulfil your needs. With over 40 years of experience in the marine trade, building and maintaining boats, Chris Robinson is
always available at the Dartmouth store to give
friendly and expert guidance on all aspects of fitting out from antifouling and anodes to water treatments and yacht
by Chris Robinson from Dartmouth Chandlery
Dartmouth Chandlery DARTMOUTH CHANDLERY
2 Newcomen Road, Dart- mouth,TQ6 9AF Tel:01803 839292
www.chandlery.co.uk chris@chandlery.co.uk
DARTMOUTH CHANDLERY
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