- Rigg & sail
- Rope & cordage
- Anchoring & mooring
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Hull & deck
- Sheet winches & halyard winches
- Cleats & stoppers
- Tracks & slides
- Chain plates & stemhead fittings
- Pad eyes & fairleads
- Hooks & eyelets
- Hand rails
- Flags & flagstaffs
- Portlights & hatches
- Ventilation
- Steering wheels, tillers & rudders
- Specialities for motorboats
- Dinghys & rowboats
- Letters & plates
- Navigation lights
- Outdoor lights & deck spots
- Cabin & comfort
- Paint & boatbuilding
- Electrics & engine
- Pumps & sanitation
- Safety & VHF radio
- Navigation & books
- Commercial shipping
Ventilation
Lack of fresh air is one of the main causes of mould, corrosion and rotting below deck. Therefore, good ventilation is of crucial importance for the condition of a boat. For this purpose, there are various types of deck vents, which have long been tried and tested in sailing and yachting. The watertight Dorade ventilator, consisting of a cowl and a Dorade box, is probably the best known among them. A mushroom vent is resistant to rain and spray when opened and is ideal as additional ventilation for WC and galley, for example. Very high airflow is guaranteed by …