Discover The ULTRA Anchor: Stay Secure With Quality Stainless Steel

Revolutionizing Marine Anchoring with ULTRA Anchor

Anchoring is so important; it can make or break your time spent on the water. Apart from knowing how to anchor, securing a strong hold in an anchorage often depends on the type of equipment selected. For decades now, boat owners have relied on the tried and trusted plough, Bruce, and Admiralty anchors to guarantee a good night’s sleep when at anchor. These established anchors are usually fairly drab and are probably the least attractive, yet most important, piece of equipment on any boat. Then, around 2005, a new, shining anchor came to the marine market. The ULTRA Anchor quickly established a reputation for excellent holding power and its appealing stainless steel looking.

Why Choose ULTRA Anchor: The Ultimate Stainless Steel Anchor

The history of the development of the most technically advanced anchor the world has ever seen is as interesting and surprising as the level of acceptance these brilliantly engineered anchors have achieved. While most well-known anchors have evolved from the world’s established maritime nations, the ULTRA Anchor was first designed and manufactured by a little known Turkish engineering firm based in Istanbul.

Designed and Made in Türkiye, the ULTRA Anchor range is the pinnacle of anchoring technology and design. Completely hand made from 316L and 318LN stainless steel and hand polished, every ULTRA Anchor is designed for excellence.

Other Anchor Features

The ULTRA Anchor demonstrates why correct weight distribution and design are so important when setting and recovering your anchor. In fact, invert any ULTRA Anchor and it will instantly right itself into attack position. This level of performance is achieved with the innovative patented features this anchor displays; including a curved lead-filled tip for instant penetration, a hollow shank for optimal weight distribution, concave base surfaces for maximum holding power, and large side wing plates to avoid release during changing wind or tide conditions.

Furthermore, each anchor is easily recoverable with the flat pivot surface on the underside base. The ULTRA Anchor is suitable for all vessel types and secures snugly onto the bow roller. ULTRA Anchor range in size from 5kg (11lbs.) to 360 kg (800lbs.). Sourcing Europe’s finest materials and fabricated by specialist engineers, the ULTRA Anchor is supplied with a LIFETIME WARRANTY.

ULTRA Anchor Features

Hollow Shank: Enables weight to be concentrated on anchor tip.

Tubular Construction: Anchor cannot lie on its spine and recovers instantly to the attack position. Anchor will also load correctly into the bow roller.

Lead Filled Tip: Lead is inserted into the anchor tip, achieving the optimal weight distribution and ensuring the anchor will penetrate unfavourable bottom conditions.

Scratch-Catch Point: Especially, it is positioned at bottom. It prevents dragging and provides instant set when anchor moves.

Curved Tip: Importantly, the anchor tip is shaped downwards, ensuring a continuous setting under unfavourable weather conditions. Its angles on the other hand let it help anchor instant set even the anchor is not at the right attack position.

Max Holding Power Base: The concaved base/fluke has the appearance of a shovel and has extreme holding power with a grater surface area than conventional style anchors. The result is more secure, higher holding power anchor that will not release.

Flat Underside: Once you begin to recover the anchor from the sea floor, it pivots itself on the flat section and begins to release (boat should be directly over anchor).

Side Wing Plates: The ULTRAnchor does not release in a changing wind or tide, it performs a complete 180 degree rotation (while still buried) on its own length and holds firm. On the other hand, it helps easy transport and a continuous geometry on bow rollers.

Non Chain-Foul Bar: Often chain can foul around the shank of the anchor, resul-ting in the anchor not able to set. The clever design features of the non chain-foul bar ensures chain simply cannot wrap around the shank and provides the ability to attach a trip line. On the other hand, it helps easy transport and a continuous anchor geometry on bow rollers.

Reinforced Eye: Even under the most extreme load the shank’s reinforced eye will not bend, break or fail.

Anchor Weight Detail: The anchor weight is stamped into the shank and identifies the anchor size in both kg’s and Ibs.

Serial Number: Every ULTRA Anchor is stamped with a unique serial number, ensuring your anchor is always identifiable

Celebrate the Water’s Elegance with Hinckley’s 30th Anniversary Picnic Boat

ONLY ON A HINCKLEY

As Hinckley Yachts celebrates the 30th anniversary of its iconic Picnic Boat — which has become emblematic of American yachting — the brand has solidified its reputation as an industry pioneer. Regardless of your preference in boat style or size, Hinckley is famous for beautiful boats handcrafted by generational craftsman using only the finest materials and technological innovation. Whether you prefer to tackle open seas in a Talaria 48 MKII or cruise remote coastal coves while running a Picnic Boat 37 S, form meets function on every Hinckley adventure. An afternoon aboard any Hinckley yacht? Poised for barefoot happy hours and cruising playlists. Ultimately, a Hinckley represents freedom. Freedom to transcend daily pressures. Freedom to explore and celebrate nature. Freedom to connect with cherished family and friends. And the liberty to live life to the fullest. Afterall, the life aquatic is, by nature, an expression of a maverick spirit.
Explore what’s possible below—only on a Hinckley.

ZERO DRAFT, MAXIMUM PLAY

“Hinckley’s shallow draft innovation defines how we use our boat. Given only a few feet of water surrounds our dock at low tide, our Talaria 43 was the only boat we could store and utilize right from our house — and home is where life aboard our Hinckley begins. We can quickly skim across shallow areas, anxiety-free, and sneak ashore at a forgotten beach. Our kids can step right off the swim platform and easily explore remote areas where most captains wouldn’t dare venture. To this day, I often can’t believe we’re the only ones exploring such beauty. Only on a Hinckley.”

JETSTICK 4. CONTROL, REIMAGINED.

“There’s nothing like connecting with loved ones aboard a Hinckley. As experienced boat operators, we’ve owned several boats, and I quickly discovered not all technology is created equal. Before owning a Hinckley, joystick “control” often meant lack of control and unwanted distraction. Yet today, Hinckley’s JetStick 4 has become an extension of my boating intuition. I no longer consider every move. With just the right amount of assistance and automation, JetStick 4 allows me to be in the moment and create indelible memories. Spending time on the water is what I live for. Now I’m truly free to celebrate my love for the life aquatic. Only on a Hinckley.”

SILENTJET. THE SOUND OF SILENCE.

“Disrupting the mood with the sound and smell of diesel engines? Not aboard our Hinckley Picnic Boat 40. Once everyone is onboard and settled into the settees, conversation settles into normal volumes. With the waterjets engaged, I can depart the marina with only the sound of water passing by and fun family chatter. When cruising to our favorite shallow cove — just 10 miles from the harbor and where prop and pod boats don’t dare navigate — I maneuver the boat in silence until reaching open water. As I push the throttles forward, the light vibration of diesels come to life as the sound of waves and water take over. Only half an hour of runtime can charge the batteries back to 100 percent, allowing for a peaceful, generator-free visit to the shallow-entry cove. No buttons or modes to select. No technology for the sake of it. Seamless, minimal impact. Only the water. My family. And a Hinckley poised to create the finest memories life has to offer. Only on a Hinckley.”

Fort Lauderdale’s Exclusive Over-the-Water Estate: A Nautical Haven

OVER-the-water Fort Lauderdale Modern Masterpiece & Dockage Haven - A nautical match made-in-heaven.

The artisan owners of a rare Frank Lloyd Wright styled over-the-water estate in East Fort Lauderdale decided to sell their keepsake home. When they shared the news with their friend Captain Danny Cole, Cole immediately knew they needed to meet his friend of many years, Rose Ann Lovell, Broker-Owner of Lovell Realty Group, whose unique expertise would be exactly what they needed. A 2^nd generation, South Florida native, Lovell is also the owner of yacht slips at Lovell BOATique Dockage as well as the owner of DOCKSEEKERS, a yacht placement company. Or, as Lovell likes to call herself, “a nautical matchmaker” – placing the right boat at the right slip at the right price. Lovell was “featured/quoted” in the Jan. 2016 Southern Boating article – “Dockage Dilemma.” Let’s just say dockage is in her wheelhouse.

Cole and his wife Libby met Lovell many years ago in a faith-based Foster Parenting class. That too was an instantaneous friendship and alliance made in heaven. The yacht slips owned by Lovell were often filled by Cole’s expertise in yacht placements and Lovell would reciprocate to send him her overflow. Lovell Realty Group, along with business partner John Smigiel, also represented the Cole Family for their purchase of a beautiful luxury waterfront home. Utilizing their stellar negotiating skills to lock in a great deal just before the market went crazy. Additionally, as a highly-trained lawyer, Lovell would offer her skills and insights on issues that would arise in the ebb and flow of all their dealings.

“It’s South Florida, if you are in the game, you will have issues and will need to navigate,” says Lovell.

Ahoy to savvy owner/investors. This is not your average beautiful waterfront home in East Fort Lauderdale. There is no comparison.

It was these years of working closely together which anchored Cole’s confidence that his friends needed a Broker with Lovell’s multi-layered expertise. It is not every day that a home boasting over 200’+ of deeded riparian rights of deep-water dockage goes on the market. There is no shortage of waterfront homes on the market at any given time in Fort Lauderdale. It is, after all, the Yachting Capital of the World. But a waterfront luxe retreat like the 2640 Riverland Estate is worthy of the word rare. Many can boast living on the water, but few can boast (a la Venezia) living OVER it!

Immediately upon meeting the owners of 2640 Riverland Road, there was kismet because there was the knowledge that they needed. The owners had arduously and impeccably improved and maintained this home. The brokerage team that would be up to their exacting standards would have to be as hard-working! Rose Ann Lovell and John Smigiel of Lovell Realty Group were humbled and grateful to be awarded the listing.

All brokers know the elated feeling of securing a listing only to face the hard part. The hard part of what to highlight and yes, sometimes diminish in marketing collateral. It was joyous for Lovell & Smigiel to dive into the marketing because there was no marketing hyperbole needed. Start with the stunner that there are only two such homes ever built over-the-water in Fort Lauderdale and that this architectural rarity could never be built again.

The well-executed design hallmark to transport you onto the water is experienced throughout. From the minute one steps through the front door; you are on board. But no seasickness ever. Expected and well-appointed luxurious accoutrements abound in this 3 bedroom, 3 and one-half bath estate. The interior is only matched by the exterior for seamless and sultry entertaining. The architectural pool and spa with high-cascading waterfall make for a magical backdrop while using the Outdoor Kitchen and entertaining patio with full cabana bath. The extraordinary layout of this well-positioned single-family home allow the boat lover to view their collection of watercrafts without blocking the view of the wide yacht turning basin.

The gem of 2640 Riverland Road is that it is not just an extraordinary layout but a fabulous location. It is 5 miles to famed eating and shopping on Las Olas Boulevard and only 6 miles to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. If Palm Beach or Orlando is on your rotation, the upscale Brightline station is minutes away. There is always the Fort Lauderdale styled evening out to hop in the boat and cruise to a plethora of on the water eating venues.

But wait, there is mega-yacht more. The genius of the 2640 Riverland Estate owners to secure the adjacent lot is the game-changer. The rarified architectural beauty of 2640 Riverland now becomes a mega-yacht, multi-boat slip haven. Why a haven? It’s a haven on many levels. Notably, there is the tranquil yacht turning basin and wide deep-water canal. But think “haven” in terms of hurricanes. For instance, at Lovell’s docks which are east of 2640, when a Category 1 hurricane has been named, yachts must leave her docks. Yachts, in accordance with their pre-filed insurance company hurricane plan usually takes them up river. This is a fleeting moment in time for a savvy yacht owner/investor to snag the haven of 2640, snuggly up river, one block from the South Fork of the New River.

Lovell closes with, “Smooth seas and following winds till we speak again.”

For more information or to speak with Rose Ann Lovell about getting a deal done in South Florida, it would float her boat to speak with you! Contact her direct at Lovell Realty Group by email at contact@lovellrealty.com or call +1(305)333-7382. www.lovellrealty.com

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Prevent Marine Growth In Your Pipework With ElectroStrainer

ElectroStrainer: The Smart Technology Defending Boats Against Marine Growth

It’s easy to see barnacles and biofouling on the hull of your boat, but the marine growth in your pipework, hoses, pumps, sea strainers and air conditioners can be even more damaging and harder to remove. This unwanted marine growth clogs pores in strainer baskets and restricts flow through pipework, threatening the performance of seawater-cooled equipment. Blockages caused by this biofouling can result in equipment overheating, high-pressure fault (HPF) alarms, shortened equipment lifespan, and equipment failure at the worst possible time.

Traditionally, the battle against marine growth has relied on acid descaling, a messy practice that involves pumping harsh acids through your boat’s plumbing system, potentially damaging components and releasing harmful chemicals into the environment. Worst of all, acid descaling is only a temporary fix to the never-ending cycle of unwanted marine growth. As soon as you turn on your seawater pump, biofouling resumes.

Fueled by their own frustrations with persistent biofouling and subsequent equipment failure, the founders of ElectroSea set to develop a better way to address the problem.

Enter ElectroStrainer, a proactive defense system that prevents marine growth from forming and offers boaters a smarter, maintenance-free way to enjoy their boating experience.

Meet ElectroStrainer: The End of Biofouling for Boaters

ElectroStrainer prevents biofouling in pipework, seawater lines and the sea strainer before it begins. When seawater enters the ElectroStrainer, it passes through a series of electrified titanium plates and undergoes an electrochemical reaction to generate a safe and super-low level chlorine, about the same amount found in tap water. There are no additives – the reaction uses the sodium chloride (salt) in seawater to generate sodium hypochlorite (chlorine). The precise level of chlorination is just enough to prevent marine growth by creating an environment where these pesky organisms simply can’t live. Your pipes and strainer basket remain free of marine growth, and you’ll never have to descale again. Period!

ElectroStrainer is a direct replacement for your boat’s existing sea strainer. This all-in-one system enhances the boating experience by not only eliminating the need for acid descaling, but also greatly reducing the need to clean your strainer basket. Instead of making a mess opening your strainer to check the basket, an advanced, smart flow-monitoring system alerts you if the strainer basket needs attention. The system also shows you exactly how much seawater is flowing through your system in real time. ElectroStrainer assures you it’s generating chlorine and protecting your boat’s cooling systems.

Say Goodbye to Acid Descaling with ElectroStrainer’s Innovative Solution

Furthermore, ElectroStrainer is an environmentally friendly option, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals. The chlorine that is generated has a very short half-life in seawater with two-thirds decomposing back into salt and water in less than a minute.

ElectroStrainer represents a paradigm shift in the fight against unwanted marine growth. It’s a proactive, convenient, environmentally friendly solution to keeping your boat’s air conditioners, chillers, refrigeration and livewells running smoothly. ElectroStrainer can be used on all boat types, including center consoles, cruisers, sportfishers, sailboats, and superyachts. It has no scheduled maintenance and forever changes the industry’s approach to seawater management.

Waterfront Property: Manchester Villa, Lyford Cay

Manchester Villa is situated on the finest piece of canal front property in Lyford Cay offering panoramic views of the marina and waterways. With 3.29 acres of landscaped gardens including wonderful Bahamian and mature trees on four prime lots, it is a coveted peninsula. This massive estate, with room to spare, comprises over 12,000 square feet of interior space. It underwent a refresh and addition, which were completed in 2019 and now features a main villa, carriage house, captains cottage and guest apartment. Highlights of the property include a tennis court, beach volleyball court and extensive dockage that wraps almost the entire length of the seawall of the property.

Interior designer Richard Himmel, exterior architect Robjohns Clarke and landscape architect Michael M. Myers oversaw the design and build of this impressive residence. No expense was spared when this estate was initially built in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. Irving Gould. Mr. Gould, a Canadian financier was the chairman of the Commodore Company. Stories were told of how he frequently flew guests down to his Bahamian residence on his private jet named Pet Jet to enjoy the privacy and solitude provided here at this beautiful villa. The property is also walled and gated for added security.

Mr. Gould was an avid fisherman and boater who enjoyed exploring the Bahamian waters. This extraordinarily positioned estate is perfect for the boat lover to berth his or her collection of watercrafts. The estate has a superb aspect towards the clubs marina where one can quickly access the open seas. Seafaring amenities include access to an unbelievable 840 plus feet of canal frontage, boat lift and dockage with electricity and water. A unique feature includes a 6,000 gallon tank to hold fuel for watercraft and power the generator.

Main Villa
With many areas to entertain and relax the Main Villa features soaring ceilings, large windows and mahogany doors. The French doors retract into the walls to allow one to open up the inside to the outside for seamless entertaining. All windows and French doors have built in rolldown shutters.

As one enters the residence one is greeted by a large elegant drawing room beyond which is the gallery running through the center of the house and high arched doorways connecting all the public spaces and bedrooms. Beyond this is the sundrenched airy main living room with sweeping views of the marina. The living room opens onto a large covered terrace, expansive veranda and large infinity pool with a lush garden beyond leading to the estates extensive dock views of the Lyford Cay Marina.

The living room is flanked by two octagonal, pitched ceiled rooms that are all connected by conservatory halls. The northern room is the cozy family room and features a built-in bar which makes it perfect for a relaxed evening with cocktails. A connecting passageway leads on from the family room past a guest bathroom and into the beautiful library with white-washed mahogany built-in cabinetry throughout. The library then opens up to the northern conservatory hall which leads to the master suite. The large master bedroom opens onto its own terrace overlooking the garden and canal beyond. It consists of large his and hers bathrooms and walk-in closets.

The southern room is the homes formal dining room with built-in cupboards to store china and silverware. This area also opens onto the pool and terrace. The dining room then leads into the southern conservatory hall that connects the guest wing, back of house and kitchen. There are two guest bedroom suites, one which could double as a second master and has its own private terrace and multiple windows to allow the room to be flooded with natural light.

Next to the dining room and guest wing is the large family kitchen with breakfast table, with a beautifully decorated powder room opposite the pantry. Off the kitchen is a butlers pantry with a walk-in cooler, wine fridge and freezer, the laundry room, housekeepers bedroom and bathroom. The Main Villa also boasts a three car garage and ample storage throughout and the guest apartment.

Carriage House
The Carriage House was completed in 2019 and is a beautiful addition to this estate and expands the accommodation of this expansive property. The ground floor is comprised of a large two-car garage, a gym and a bedroom suite overlooking the beautiful main canal. Upstairs is an open plan kitchen-living area with laundry cupboard and two additional suites, one of which has a terrace looking west down the main canal of Lyford Cay.

Captains Cottage
The Captains Cottage is located next to the dock and is perfect for crew or younger guests. The cottage has a kitchen with laundry facilities, a games room with terrace for entertaining and four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. It is a solid structure which was slated for a refresh.

Guest Apartment
Upstairs in the Main Villa is the perfect accommodation for a houseguest or an estate manager. This apartment has a living room with kitchenette and balcony, as well as bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

Construction wise, this stately home was built to last with finishes that include CBS internal walls and 12 inch thick external walls. The roof is strengthened with standing seam heavy gauge copper and is crowned with copper gutters and downspouts. In 2018 foam insulation was put in the roof to increase energy efficiency. Other elements include a freshwater tank, reverse osmosis system and the air-conditioning is a chilled water system.

In essence, Manchester Villa is in a league of its own. There is nothing like this canal front estate in the whole of the Bahamas.

Lyford Cay is home to the renowned Lyford Cay Club, which features beautiful beaches, golf course, marina, tennis courts, pool, fitness center, beauty salon, restaurants and hotel facilities.

View more information about Luxurious Lyford Cay Canalfront Estate – MLS 40934 or other properties in Bahamas

This single family home is for sale and has 12 bedrooms, 12 full baths, 5 partial baths and was built in 1995. This single family home is listed on the Christie’s International Real Estate website and it boasts 12,005 Sq.Ft. of interior space. Nearby neighborhoods include: Serenity, Serenity, Islands At Old Fort Bay and Islands At Old Fort Bay.

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