Mar 14, 2023
When in use, traditional fixed cleats are quite utilitarian. But they're also trip and snag hazards, much to an owner's dismay, and take away from the clean lines of a modern boat. Accon Marine's 490 Series Rectangular Pull-Up Cleats are different. Not only do they have a sleek, contemporary design but retract to sit flush with the surface. When needed, they simply pull up and are ready for use.
Accon 490 Series Rectangular Pull-Up Cleats are made from polished marine-grade 316 stainless steel for corrosion resistance and a premium appearance. The slim tops are slightly convex for water runoff and to accommodate convenient fingertip lifting notches integrated on either side.
The cleats are available in three sizes. Accon's 6" model is 1.46" wide and handles line up to .625" in diameter; the 8" L x 1.62" W version is for .75" line; and the 10" L x 1.88" W model accommodates line to 1". They require 2.92", 3.57" and 3.67" of mounting clearance below the surface, respectively.
Installing 490 Series Rectangular Pull-Up Cleats is straightforward. Using the supplied template, two holes are drilled and the cleat is installed. From underneath, the included external tooth lock washers are added with the smooth side up. Then, using a liquid thread lock, the nuts are added and tightened.
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Corporate Profile - Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division

Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division is one organization that has set the bar high globally on quality standards in all aspects of its operation. From its human resources practices to its product development and manufacturing standards, the company strives for 110% in all it does. Dometic’s Vancouver, British Columbia design and manufacturing facility is the largest marine focused company in Canada. Its global standards are admirable, and our entire industry can learn from its leadership and positive practices.
In 1962, Dometic (then under the name Teleflex) developed, launched, and marketed a mechanical steering system and with its success came the first hydraulic steering in 1983 and No FeedBack Steering in ’91.
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The 10th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) has wrapped up at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and it gives a compelling look at the future of electric boating.
The MEBC was started in 2014 as a competition between university teams who built and raced boats powered only by solar power and batteries. To encourage more participation from institutions that may not have naval architecture or boat construction expertise, the YCM introduced the Energy Class competition. The club supplies the student teams with the same one-design catamaran hull, and each team adds their own cockpit and propulsion system that can be powered by any renewable alternative energy sources, not just solar.
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Torqeedo announces new structure and names business unit management

Left to right: Matthias Vogel, Fabian Bez, Sven Mostoegl
Torqeedo, the global market leader for electric mobility on the water, announced on July 18th, the creation of two dedicated business units and named their managers. Matthias Vogel will lead the Customized Solutions unit, and Sven Mostögl will lead the Branded Retail line.
“The new Customized Solutions business unit will serve our marine industry and commercial maritime clientele with a dedicated team of experts in sales, application engineering, customer service, and after-sales service,“ said Fabian Bez, CEO of Torqeedo GmbH.
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