Marine – Page 9 – Specialty Fabrics Review

“Snap-in” vent features aerodynamic design

May 1, 2010 | Marine, Products

Airlette Corp., manufacturer of specialized vents designed specifically for use with flexible boat coverings, now offers an improved “snap-in” model using a much more aerodynamic design with a low–profiled hood. The modified vent model is now offered in bulk form and in a black col…

Estimating for sales and profits

March 9, 2010 | Marine, Marketing

The quality of your estimates has an impact on your bottom line. By Shelby Gonzalez Estimating job costs is one of the cornerstone skills of running a successful marine fabrication business. The more accurately you can estimate the amount of labor and materials a given job will require, the better t…

Faux leather fabric for outdoor applications

March 1, 2010 | Marine, Products

The Ultra Lifestyle Collection of durable, luxurious simulated leather fabrics is designed for marine and outdoor use, engineered to meet the growing demands for strength and environmental responsibility. The fabrics are free of plasticizers, heavy metals, stabilizers,VOCs and formaldehyde; 99 perce…

World’s biggest boat wrap debuted

February 1, 2010 | Marine, Projects

Clay Gaillard, public relations manager for Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, wondered how to attract attention at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to the QuadZeus, a 60-foot convertible power sportfishing boat. He approached marine artist Steve Goione and, later, Image Monster, a Wilmington, De…

How to find boat registries for a marine business plan

January 1, 2010 | Marine, Resources

Compiled by Juli Case I’m applying for a loan, and the lender wants me to submit a business plan for my marine shop. How do I find out how many boats there are registered in New Jersey, so I can show them how many potential customers there are? Boat owners are usually required to register &hel…

Retail-size wipes

January 1, 2010 | Marine, Products

New 303 Products Aerospace Protectant Wipes™ are available for 2010 in a new retail size containing 40 towlettes. A powerful UV screening surface treatment, the protectant is sold in the automotive, marine, RV, hardware, pool/spa, outdoors and recreation aftermarkets. Regular use provides 100 …

New boat sales sinking

January 1, 2010 | Industry News, Marine

Spader Business Management, Sioux Falls, S.D., a training and consulting firm, reports that new boat sales dropped 34.2 percent and average total dealership sales declined by 23 percent during the first nine months of 2009. Revenue for pre-owned boats also dropped, but only by 5.2 percent. With boat…

Waterproof leather

December 1, 2009 | Marine, Products

Acqua waterproof leather from Spinneybeck is made using a unique process that ensures its waterproof formula penetrates fully into the hide, as opposed to topical applications. The formula also results in a more durable leather that can withstand abrasion and mildew. Acqua is available in 40 standar…

Sunbrella View now available in marine colors

November 1, 2009 | Marine, Products

Sunbrella® View, a light-filtering version of Sunbrella fabrics excellent for privacy screening onboard ship, is now available in Pacific Blue and Captain Navy colorways, in response to requests from customers for a version of the fabric with traditional marine colors. Sunbrella Supreme, a two-s…

Adding value to your business

October 19, 2009 | Marine, Marketing

Shop owners share their secrets for selling, upselling, expanding, and finding and retaining customers. By Shelby Gonzalez Collapsing financial system got you worried? Now is the time to focus on making your marine fabrication business strong. Thriving shop owners from around the country share insig…

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