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HUGH HUDLESTON Global Sales Director Cox Powertrain
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER REGARDING AFTER SALES SUPPORT WHEN UPGRADING AN OUTBOARD?
RICHARD BOOTH Senior Project Manager Superyacht Nautique
HOW DO WE CHOOSE A WATERSPORTS TENDER THAT’S FUNCTIONAL AS WELL AS PERFORMING?
CLAIRE STEEL Co-owner CeraShield
CAN CERAMIC COATINGS BE SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED PRIOR TO A PAINTING PROGRAMME?
DAVID SAVAGE Chairman & CEO Excelerate Group
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND CHOICES FOR BLENDED 4G AND VSAT COMMUNICATIONS?
Global yacht sales have gone through the roof since the start of the pandemic and nowhere is this more apparent than in the superyacht sector. The ripple down effect is the additional sales of ancillary equipment.Outboard engines are perhaps the strongest example of this. Superyacht owners are increasingly turning to diesel outboards to power their tenders: the reasons are usually threefold; the safety of carrying only diesel on the mothership; the long-term financial benefits of reduced running costs and the versatility of delivering up to three times the range of a gasoline equivalent. However the linchpin is the service and support once the engines are installed, Cox Powertrain created an industry first engine management app, Coxswain™. It is based on a proven format used by prestigious car manufacturers. The message is clear, the customer is king, and their trust must be earned.
At Superyacht Nautique we start by using the latest CAD models to see how each boat will fit into the yacht’s garage and we check crane capacity to ensure a safe operation. Guiding the clients through the range and recommending the most suitable boat for their preferred sport is what we do best. We base this on owner and crew preferences as well as the yacht’s itinerary in order to select the perfect boat. At Superyacht Nautique we also specialise in customising each boat by way of lifting points, paintwork and removable windscreens to match each individual yacht. My top choice and brand new for 2022, is the Super Air Nautique S23. An ultra-modern take on the traditional bow Nautique, the S23 offers an
aggressive new hull design that delivers unrelenting performance unlike anything else in its class.
Yes they can. In the past 10 years ceramic coatings have evolved and with the development of our removal gel it means that vessels can have the coating removed successfully prior to a paint job. Our removal gel dissolves the ceramic coating revealing the original paint beneath. We have successfully removed many coatings from vessels prior to a paint job without any problems for various painting companies around the world. Not all ceramic coatings need to be removed prior to a painting programme. It is only the thicker 10 micron coating which has been designed to be extra durable and which is applied in the exhaust areas of the hull for extra protection from soot and exhaust staining that requires the removal process. Our thinner coatings which have been designed for the superstructure and non- high wear areas of the hull do not need the removal process.
There are numerous
VSAT and 4G choices available on the market today. However, it’s rarely considered how a hybrid network can deliver a more reliable internet connection than a singular network. By having both 4G and VSAT on board, should you lose 4G signal, you can automatically switch to your VSAT coverage for non-stop connectivity. The two networks also come with their own strengths for certain applications. With a roaming Sim, such as the Excelerate 4G Sim, you can also switch networks and countries seamlessly with one Sim card. So, what perplexes me is why aren’t more people utilising this? Often, you can achieve better performance and more cost-effective connectivity if you have the right provider. So, I would say, look at your options, shop around and find a supplier that not only offers you the option for hybrid connectivity but also offers the flexible tariffs to go alongside it.
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