West Coast Of Sweden
Product in Focus: Vesconite Hilube Rudder Bushing
A Vesconite rudder bushing has been an important part of the step-by-step dismantling, parts procurement and reassembly of the rudder of a 30ft Jeanneau Arcadia sailing yacht known as the Ghaaata.When an annual maintenance inspection revealed significant rudder play caused by the internal structure, Jeanneau Arcadia sailing yacht owner Jorge Veiga embarked on a full rudder replacement, including everything from the pins, bolts and bushings, through to the actual rudder.For the rudder bushings he chose Vesconite Hilube…
New Marina to “Breathe New Life” Into Swedish Harbor
AB Toftö, the owner of the old industrial harbor area of the town of Skärhamn located on the west coast of Sweden, has partnered with floating marina specialist company SF Marina build a high-quality, mixed-use marina at the picturesque location.Alex Buitenhuis, CEO of AB Toftö, commented: “We are excited to partner with SF Marina, who is a world leader of floating concrete breakwaters and pontoons. Toftö, in collaboration with local architects, wanted the marina and the entire wharf area to become part of a new, public space that would bring together visitors and residents, both old and new.
Volvo Penta Debuts New Diesel Engine and IPS
Ever since the global financial meltdown of 2008 briefly crippled the world leisure boat market, Volvo Penta adopted a strategy to increase its commercial market share with its family of innovative propulsion systems and controls. Last week off the west coast of Sweden, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News got up close and personal with the new D8 diesel and IPS15 pod, as well as the full range of command and control products courtesy of a day of test drives at Krossholmen, Volvo Penta’s Global Marine Testing Center.
