New cushions for the cockpit
Upholstery specialist Flexima has expanded its range to include seawater-resistant cockpit cushions and a roll-up mattress that fits almost anywhere. We have tested them!
Berth cushions from Matratzen Manufaktur from Sankt Andrä, located halfway between Lake Wörthersee and Graz, have already impressed twice in the YACHT test. The Austrians have now expanded their portfolio to include products for use on deck. And these also demonstrate the usual very high quality of workmanship.
The Flexima cockpit cushions come in two versions: as a simple seat cushion made of 40 millimetre high and pleasantly firm foam measuring 40 by 40 centimetres or in the same design for folding up, which makes leaning against the coaming more comfortable (see photo). The price: 35 or 70 euros per piece. In addition to navy blue and Bordeaux red, beige, light grey or anthracite are also available.
A brand new addition to the programme is the "Skipper mattress", which is suitable for sunbathing or for a night on deck, but can also be used as an emergency berth on the saloon floor in heavy weather. The underside consists of a waterproof plastic cover with an anti-slip structure, the cover is made of the same salt-water and UV-resistant Solarcryl fabric as the cushions. The cushion can be rolled up and secured using straps on the back and stowed in the storage box. The mattress measures 190 x 60 centimetres and is 10 centimetres high. It weighs 8.5 kilos, firmness level: soft. Price: 400 euros.
Epoxy pump resin from Yachtcare: ideal for minor repairs
The epoxy pump resin from Yachtcare makes it easy to dispense small quantities of resin. The resin and hardener are suitable for laminating and bonding. They are mixed in a one-to-one ratio and have a pot life of 75 minutes. The associated pump set delivers four millilitres per stroke. Ideal for small batches. The set consists of 500 grams each of resin and hardener and costs 65 euros, the pumps another 25 euros.
Garmin "Captain": smart remote control on the wrist
Garmin has revised the smartwatches in the Marq series. The "Captain" model is of interest to sailors. It has a titanium case and a blue ceramic bezel. The AMOLED display with touch function is behind a curved sapphire crystal and is said to be particularly brilliant, which, according to Garmin, has improved the display of nautical charts in particular. The watch has the usual smartwatch functions and regatta timer. It can also be used as a remote control for Garmin's chartplotter and autopilot. Price: 2,350 euros.
Smooth running under high load
Allen calls its needle bearing blocks High Roller. Two models with 40 and 60 mm discs are currently in the range. With needle bearings and additional ball bearings, the blocks are said to be suitable for spitsheets and other dynamically and statically loaded lines. Prices have not yet been finalised.
Fully biological mini sewage treatment plant
On 10 October, VOX showed the 7th episode of the current season of "Die Höhle der Löwen" - family entrepreneur Dagmar Wöhrl, financial entrepreneur Carsten Maschmeyer, retail professional Ralf Dümmel, green tech investor Nico Rosberg, CEO Nils Glagau, beauty expert Judith Williams and media mogul Georg Kofler are once again investing in start-ups this year. The German family business Tom Logisch was also there and presented the smallest certified fully biological mini sewage treatment plant for yachts and houseboats. The process in "enteron" is similar to that of an intestine and works with bacteria without the conventional addition of chemicals. The tank consists of three chambers and the wastewater is purified in many different stages. At the end of the process, according to the manufacturer, clean wastewater is produced that is below all limits and can therefore be safely discharged into the surrounding waters. The system costs from 10,000 euros, a smaller one is available for around 4,000 euros.
