Nov 28, 2022
From the cost of labor to the price of parts, every thru-hull a boatbuilder installs means more time a boat is in production and less profit when it's sold. The new Qwik-Lok® Marine Manifold from Flow-Rite is a unique modular plumbing solution that decreases the number of holes needed in a hull by directing multiple drains into a single thru-hull outlet. Built-to-spec for a specific boat model and fast and easy to install, it increases overall vessel aesthetics and maximizes drainage performance.
Made in the USA, Qwik-Lok connectors are manufactured from marine-grade polypropylene. With a toolless design, assembly is fast and easy. The 1-1/2" fitting is comprised of a male end with dual O-rings that slides into the female side for a solid, watertight connection. An easy-to-grasp four-fingered collar provides maximum one-handed engagement and reduces the need for boatbuilders to contort themselves while installing.
Because the Flow-Rite Qwik-Lok® Marine Manifold draws together multiple plumbing 3/4" and/or 1-1/8" hoses, installations are cleaner and less cluttered. This adaptability makes it ideal for linking together such dissimilar drainage lines as bilges, sinks, livewells and coolers.
Each Qwik-Lok® Marine Manifold is fully custom, from the number of feed lines to their exact placement. Units are shipping fully assembled and ready for installation, so there's no wasteful scrap material.
End users appreciate the aesthetics of fewer thru-hulls and the reduced risk of leakage. And if they decide to add another component that requires a drain, technicians will appreciate how quickly and easily modular Flow-Rite Qwik-Loks disconnect and reconnect.
Flow-Rite is a vertically integrated company that designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of marine fluid control devices for recreational and commercial vessels. Its products are made in an ISO 9001-compliant facility using green manufacturing processes and materials.
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Recreational craft and invasive species – how to manage biofouling to stop the spread
New Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report is published
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive alien species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft.
Invasive alien species are known to be one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss, and their management especially in marine environments is incredibly challenging. Therefore, the most cost effective away of addressing their impacts is to prevent their spread to new areas.
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Launchings
Brunswick Corporation launches new boat brand designed for electrification and first-time boaters
On January 4, 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) launched Veer, an all-new boat brand designed to support electric propulsion and appeal to the next generation of boaters, and also debuted the first model in the Veer line-up; the X13.
“Recreational boating and fishing are enjoying increasing popularity with younger and more diverse consumers,” said Matt Atilano, Veer Director of Strategy. “We identified a gap in the marketplace and a need to create a more targeted and modern experience for these new boaters, which inspired the design and development of the Veer brand.”
People
C-Tow Marine Assistance appoints Jill Noel to Manager of Operations
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., which has been serving and assisting recreational boaters across Canadian waterways for more than 35 years, has announced the appointment of Jill Noel to Manager of Operations, effective January 2, 2023.
In her new role, with an overall goal of building the C-Tow brand across Ontario and throughout Canada, Jill will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including digital marketing and social media initiatives, company representation at national and local industry events, managing the C-Tow captains, and liaising with marinas, yacht clubs, and marine associations.
