MPD News
The Benefits of Stainless Steel Rocna Anchors
Stainless steel anchors deliver a durable long lasting and aesthetically pleasing solution when cost is not a defining factor. They don’t require re-galvanizing like standard galvanised steel anchors which tend to wear out their zinc after a number of years of regular...
ISO 9650 Liferafts: Essential Equipment for Safe Yachting
As a mariner, ensuring the safety of your crew and passengers is of utmost importance. One of the essential pieces of equipment that can save lives in an emergency is a liferaft. ISO 9650 is the international standard that governs the design, construction, and...
Save Space Onboard
Storage onboard is often restricted with many items competing for valuable space. Revolve-Tec have come up with an innovative solution to maximise storage space onboard by reducing the size of two essential items, the boat hook and emergency antenna. Revolve-Tec use a...
Mechanical & Lip Seal Shaft Seal Selection & Maintenance
Replacing or maintaining shaft seals can be a daunting prospect for many boat owners but Lasdrop have designed their seals to have an extremely long life and require minimal maintenance. Manufacturers of both ‘mechanical’ and face ‘lip seal’ shaft seals, Lasdrop have...
Maintaining and Replacing your Seacock and Inline Valves
It’s the time of year, preparation for the season is now in full swing and essential maintenance work is being completed. Don’t ignore your seacocks and inline valves, they commonly receive very little attention, being in hard-to-reach places not visible without...