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30 BOATYARD OPERATIONS


Anti-foul coating for superyachts A


multi-season, anti-foul named Coppercoat Superyacht, was recently showcased at the Monaco


Yacht Show by Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd. Said to be the most durable anti-foul coating available, a single treatment of Coppercoat Superyacht commonly provides fouling protection for a decade or more. One application of the coating enables vessels to remain in operation year after year without the down-time and expense of the dry-docking and repainting associated with traditional anti-foul coatings


Coppercoat Superyacht was sprayed on to the hull of ‘Sarha’ in the UAE.


that require regular renewal. The highly acclaimed Coppercoat has been reformulated specifically


for the growing superyacht sector. This high-strength, water-based, solvent-free epoxy coating can be


A freshly waxed hull reflects everything from the sparkle on the water to the pride in its owner’s face. Waxing is now said to be easier than ever with Shurhold’s Brite Bonnet PRO Final Polish Pad. Designed to work with the company’s powerful Dual Action Polisher Pro and Rotary Pro, it quickly removes excess wax and leaves an incredible shine. The Brite Bonnet PRO Final


Polish Pad is a durable, shaggy microfibre pad that quickly buffs off excess wax and brings out a showroom-like shine. The numerous cords quickly get into the tightest crevices. Easier and less tiring than buffing by


Sanitation hoses


High quality Tecma HosePlus rubber and HoseHelix PVC sanitation hoses are now being offered by Thetford Marine. Their introduction complements the company’s portfolio of marine


toilets, bidets and tank monitors The hoses are extremely


flexible with a low bend radius to facilitate easy installation, even in tight spaces. Both hose types are reinforced with strong steel wires and offer different levels of odour barrier, so that a choice can be made based on quality and price requirements. The Tecma HosePlus is a high


quality butyl odour shield rubber hose with a double wiring steel


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hand, it works with the machine to apply consistent pressure for a deep and even shine. A sturdy, hook-and-loop backing


helps keep the pad in place on even the most powerful polishing machine. Shurhold Industries info@shurhold.com www.shurhold.com


There is increasing interest amongst owners of quite small boats with toilet facilities to fit holding tanks and boatyards are faced with the twin challenges of finding somewhere to locate them and fitting them through existing apertures, which can prove insurmountable. The rotationally-moulded 10 mm


thick ‘Series A’ vertical waste tank, which is available in two sizes (40 litres or 60 litres) from Tek-Tanks Ltd, can be bolted directly to a bulkhead or suitable structure. Discharge can either be via a deck pump-out, situated directly above the outlet, or through an open seacock when at sea. The tanks feature a large inspection hatch, which can be easily removed for cleaning and


reinforcement. Its effectiveness is proven by the very low permeability level of less than 1% that keeps bad smells in the hoses and prevents them from being spread beyond the marine sanitation system. Its permeability is ten times less than SBR or NBR rubber hoses. The Tecma HosePlus comes with a five- year warranty. The Tecma HoseHelix is a high


quality PVC hose with a steel wire reinforcing helix and good flexibility. It is a crush-resistant hose, which has an odour shield to limit the spread of bad smells. The HoseHelix


maintenance. The bottom of the tank is gently sloped to assist the migration of the waste to the outlet. They are supplied with four 10


mm stainless steel coach bolts for mounting to a bulkhead or ply plate, elbows, hose-tails and a dip pipe. Tek-Tanks Ltd sales@tek-tanks.com www.tek-tanks.com


applied by airless spray to provide an extremely smooth finish, which remains clear of marine growth. The hard epoxy surface withstands repeated scrubbing, allowing the easy removal of slime. The hydro- dynamically efficient surface has been shown to improve hull speed and fuel efficiency over many cruising seasons. The original formulation of


Coppercoat has been applied to over 60,000 vessels throughout the world. Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd info@coppercoat.com www.coppercoat.com


Final polish pad for hulls Vertical waste tanks


has a white smooth extruded surface.


Both the Tecma HosePlus and


HoseHelix are currently available with a diameter of 38 mm. Thetford Marine gsilvestri@thetford-tecma.eu www.thetfordmarine.com


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