November 15th, 2007 - METS |
Boat Show Index Florida International Boat Show
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METS trade show the best equipment winners the DAME award and mentions
Since its introduction in 1991, the DAME (Design Award METS), has become recognized worldwide as the leading competition of its type in the field of marine equipment and accessories. The jurys full list of shortlisted products (known as Nominated entries) is included in the report and DAME exhibition. Last year 136 companies entered the competition with a total of 166 products, which makes it the most competitive entry field for marine equipment anywhere in the world.
Winning Categories include
Dame Overall winner, Interior equipment, Deck equipment, sails and rigging: Marine Electronics: Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems life saving and safety equipment categoryNot among the winners but receiving mentions were 9 other products including Harkens RigTune Pro and Wichards Gybeasy Boom Brake
DAME WINNER 2007: Opacmare S.p.A.
The Teaky Beach is a
very elegant product that can be completely hidden in the deck when not in
use, allowing that part of the yacht to be employed for other purposes. But
should a person want to sunbathe, or merely relax on deck, hidden
hydraulics, a cushion, and a simple handheld electronic control turn the
Teaky Beach into an extremely comfortable lounge chair.
It certainly does not fit the majority of the boating market, Maybe the judges are sleeping on the job.
Interior
equipment, furnishings, materials and electrical fittings used in cabins:
The winner in this category the Teaky Beach - Stern Platform Chaise Longue
of Italy, was also judged to be this years overall DAME prize winner (see
above).
In this category, the largest of all, the winner was the Marine Reader from Secure Yacht Ltd of the United Kingdom. An access control system that alerts a yacht owner to any unwanted persons attempting to board the vessel.
This programmable magstrip token is attached to a surface near the yachts boarding platform, and any person stepping aboard the vessel must be identified by it or an alarm will sound.
The device glows blue to indicate its presence, turns green if the boarder is allowed to proceed, and turns red if the boarder is not allowed past. The Marine Reader can also be wired to sound an alarm if an intruder tries to sneak past it.
The SIPARIO opening window system from
Besenzoni S.p.A.
of Italy. A fully
opening window that can be installed to within 1 ft (0.30m) of the
waterline. It can be opened from the inside of a yacht to allow passengers
fresh air and sun without having to go on deck, and is completely
watertight.
life saving and safety equipment category
ISS 1040 multi toxic gas sensor; EVRSafe Marine Technologies
Also Winner at IBEX in the
electronics and Electrical systems category. This unit can detect multiple
toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, butane, LPG, nitrogen dioxide and
hydrocarbons in a single sensor. The
ISS1040 sensors are
installed in various areas of the boat, including the helm, engine room,
galley and bedrooms. All sensors are connected back to the central
processing unit (CPU), which incorporates a LCD display showing readouts
from individual sensors.
Not among the winners but receiving mentions
Marine electronics Geonav 3 from Geonav Srl. The jury felt that this GPS was well designed and very compact, making it more likely to be used aboard a boat. Broadband 60 from Radiomarine S.p.A. This product allows high-speed communications for larger yachts. Until now communications from at sea have been relatively slow and expensive. The reason the jury picked out the broadband 60 was the compact size of the accompanying electronic boxes, which the jury felt made it applicable to quite small vessels. Interior equipment, furnishing, materials and electrical fittings used in cabins Petrolux oil lamp from Haveco BV. This stainless steel lamp had a very elegant and beautiful line. "A good modern interpretation of a classic design," said Bill Dixon, chairman of the jury. Twist N Lock Manual Toilet from ITT Corporation. The twist and lock action locks down the piston of the new ITT manual toilet to guard against accidentally flooding the bowl and the vessel.
Deck equipment, sails and rigging
This gauge has been developed by Diverse Yacht Systems and put into production by Harken. Unlike inaccurate spring-loaded gauges, the Harken RigTune Pro measures rig tension to the nearest kilogram. As rigging is deflected over three pins on the back of the gauge, a load cell records the pressure on one of the pins. The measurement is displayed on a simple, easy-to-read screen. The RigTune Pro accommodates a specific range of rigging sizes (2.5-5mm), reducing the need for multiple gauges and eliminating conversion tables.
The 420 "Genesis" Rudder Stock from Sea Sure
Ltd. This is one of the simplest, but best engineered rudders and
rudderstock designs that the jury has seen in many years. GybEasy is an efficient and safe solution to reduce accidental gybes. Thanks to the frictions of the specific line called GybFlex passing over the boom brake, the boom is allowed to gybe smoothly and without jerks. The more the line passes over the openings, the more the friction is increased and hence the brake efficiency. Settings of the GybEasy: The adjustment is made thanks to the tension of the line. 3 different positions exist for a better adaptation of the mainsail and wind conditions. Easy installation: It takes a few minutes to install it on a eye strap of the boom. Two different fittings can be implemented to fit with all the deck configurations Clothing and crew accessories The Atmosphere Jacket from Henri Lloyd Ltd. The simplicity and style of this jacket will allow it to become a standard on many yachts. Life saving and safety equipment Douglas Gill Internationals Compressor Buoyancy Aid. Many buoyancy aids are uncomfortable and are rarely worn, but Gills latest design is intended to make the user happy to wear it under all conditions. Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and fittings ChargeMaster and the MasterShunt from Mastervolt International, these two products were both cited for their innovative, clean design and elegant simplicity. They are genuine examples of form following function. |
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