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Metstrade 2025: Everything you might have missed

We take a look at some of the announcements that took place during this year’s Metstrade 2025, to make sure you are up-to-date.

Metstrade 2025: Everything you might have missed from this year’s show

Muir Windlasses Australia has used the Sydney International Boat Show to launch its latest composite fibre housing for its range of horizontal anchor winches. Managing Director Matthew Johnston said the new housing for motor and gearbox assemblies, shafts and other components for pleasure craft replaced a traditional aluminium housing. “The new composite fibre model is a significant improvement,” he said. “It is lighter, stronger, eliminates the possibility of corrosion.” Muir’s Production Manager, Ian Stocks, said the design brief was to develop a one-size-fits-all housing. “We also needed to eliminate a number of issues regarding painting, the paint finish, corrosion and electrolysis in operation,” he said. “The composite fibre model we developed addressed these issues while maintaining the same strength and load carrying capabilities of the original aluminium housing, which was obviously important.” Mr Stocks said the housing was designed in 3D incorporating all of the identified design needs. “We produced a 3D printed model which allowed us to view, physically hold and assemble our new housing. This part of the design process was invaluable.” The company constructed a composite fibre proto type that featured a gel coated finish that required no machining. Mr Stocks said the company was able to load test this proto type housing. “We were impressed by its strength,” he said. “It easily passed all tests to the point where the main windlass shaft was bending.” The new housing features a gel coated finish (which means it is available in different colours). It is also three kilograms lighter than the original aluminium housing. Mr Johnston described the new composite fibre housing as a “…revolutionary development that we are confident will be embraced by the boating fraternity, both domestically and globally.”Muir Engineering Matthew Johnston +61 (0)3 62 118828 <a href="mailto:matthew@muir.com.au?subject=Muir%20Engineering%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">matthew@muir.com.au</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.muir.com.au/">www.muir.com.au</a>

Revolutionary winch housing development

RMK Marine have announced that Muir Winches Australia have been appointed as suppliers to their new 45m Motor Yacht project. The 45m superyacht designed by Ron Holland, with interior by Design Unlimited is progressing with the main metal structures now complete the superyacht has been moved into position in its fit-out workshop. The crew accommodation joinery work is almost complete on the mock-up and the space looks wonderfully comfortable. The superyacht is due for launch at the end of 2010. Muir have supplied several key products to this project including 2 X VRC13000 Hydraulic Anchor Winches to suit 22mm U2 Stud Link Chain, 2 X 22mm U2 Stud Link Chain Anchoring Systems (Chain Stoppers) and 2 X VC8000 Hydraulic Docking Capstans. All of the products are manufactured to Lloyd’s certification. Muir Winches Australia is a world-leading manufacturer of marine anchor winches and windlasses, anchoring and docking systems and deck equipment. Their products are fitted on a variety of vessels ranging from superyachts to pleasure craft, fast ferries, defence and commercial vessels from 5m to 140m. The design team, using 3D design packages work closely with yards ensuring the best winch layout for the most effective application of the systems. Muir is represented in Turkey by Derya Marine. RMK Marine recently launched the 52m Sparkman &amp; Stephens designed ketch, and currently has several superyachts in build including 3 Oyster Superyachts, the first of which is due for launch in 2010, and several large refit projects underway.RMK Marine Mike Burnham +90 (216) 395 28 65 <a href="mailto:Mikeb@rmkmarine.com.tr?subject=RMK%20Marine%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">Mikeb@rmkmarine.com.tr</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rmkmarine.com.tr">www.rmkmarine.com.tr</a> Muir Windlasses Matthew Johnston +61 (0) 3 62 118811 <a href="mailto:Matthew@muir.com.au?subject=Muir%20Windlasses%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">Matthew@muir.com.au</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.muir.com.au">www.muir.com.au</a>