Friday 11th September 2009
Stand J070, Solent Park, Southampton Boat Show

Shipping a prized boat to a new cruising ground or transporting a newly purchased boat to its new home port can be a complicated and daunting experience for the first-timer.

As the industry approaches key autumn boat shows and boat owners consider purchasing new boats, world leader in provision of marine logistics, Peters & May Ltd publishes its first boat transportation guide aimed exclusively at individual boat owners.

Packed with information and advice about the complete process from start to finish, 'Your Boat - a Guide for transportation' includes a handy A-Z Guide listing instructions on how to deal with boat accessories and equipment such as booms, electronics and fenders.

PSP Southampton Boat Show
11th - 20th September 2009, Berth 530

The Goldfish 36P1 Super Sport RIB will make its European debut when Salterns Boat yard, the sole UK distributor for Goldfish RIBS, showcases the RIB at this year's Southampton Boat Show on Berth 530. The stunningly powerful, inboard engined RIB is known for its tremendous ability to maintain high speeds in heavy conditions, outlined recently when she won her class in the Round Britain Race also breaking the record for the fastest RIB around Britain, reaching incredible top speeds of 78 knots.

On show with Force 4, Stand D009 at The 2009 Southampton Boat Show

The popular Crew Element Jacket has been redeveloped for Autumn/Winter 2009 to offer an even warmer deck coat solution.  An excellent warmth to weight ratio makes this versatile jacket ideal for those colder months of the year with smart styling that allows it to be used around the marina, whilst sailing, skiing or simply on the way to the office.

Made using the latest in fabric technologies, the Crew Element Jacket has been constructed using a super-soft, water-repellent and durable nylon shell with a hydrophobic insulation. 

This non-absorbent, quick drying insulation also repels water and keeps you extremely warm without the need for a traditional fleece lining, making it significantly easier to put on over other layers and more comfortable when in use. 

The Dutch-based marine electrical specialist, Mastervolt, is responding to a huge surge of interest in diesel electric hybrid systems for boats, both in the leisure and commercial sectors. The Mastervolt product range, from whisper-quiet generators to high-capacity batteries, is already ideally suited to hybrid applications, but in the coming year the Company will be making it better still.

‘Pioneers in the boating industry who work on hybrid electric boats can find it difficult to create reliable green systems,’ commented John de Rijk, Technical Director, Mastervolt International BV. ‘They often have problems sourcing compatible products, or lack the necessary specialist knowledge. The electric propulsion side is complex, but achievable, as the engineers are already familiar with bow thrusters and electric winches. The true challenge starts when looking at the battery power required, and the many ways in which that power can be regenerated. This is where Mastervolt comes in.’

Compatible with a wide range of Standard Horizon chart plotters, the upgraded FF525 black box fish finder is packed with sophisticated electronics to turn your plotter into a highly accurate echo sounder.

The more compact FF525 replaces the earlier FF520, and features improved waterproofing and shock resistance along with a higher power output for deep-water penetration.

The rugged module, which weighs no more than 1kg, can be installed almost anywhere by the owner without the need for professional help. A single cable connects the module to the plotter, with another cable to the transducer.