Marine-Products-Direct is fully owned by Marine Components International Ltd, a Dorset based superyacht, motorboat, dinghy and yacht supplier. Established in Poole, Dorset since 1990, MCI continues to be a leading supplier to the marine industry, partnering with world class manufacturers to supply clients with the highest quality products. Our manufacturing partners include Bennett Marine Trim Tabs, Groco Solid Bronze Marine Hardware, Dr Shrink Shrink Wrap, TEMO Electric Outboards, Revolve-Tec Boat Hooks, Calypso Ultrasonic Wind Sensors & Instruments, Anchor Lift Windlasses, Lasdrop Shaft-Seals and Rocna Anchors.
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Products:
TEMO-450 Electric Outboard
The TEMO-450 watt electric outboard is comparable to a 2HP petrol outboard but a fraction of the weight at 5kg, with no ongoing service or maintenance costs. Extremely light and portable, the unique single unit design houses the 450-watt motor, battery and control unit in a robust IP67 waterproof rated enclosure.
Extremely compact Its telescopic handle reduces the engine down to only 130cm in length making it easy to store onboard or in the car. Simple and intuitive to operate you simply squeeze the pressure sensitive trigger to go. The harder you press the faster you go. Operation in reverse is simply done by holding the reverse button down whilst squeezing the trigger. The adjustable telescopic handle extends to 170cm in length allowing the operator to move forward in the dinghy or tender improving bow/stern trim. The handle also rotates so the driver can comfortably sit on port or starboard. The innovative design makes launching and returning to slipway or beach a simple and pleasurable experience, no need to lean over the back of the boat to lift the outboard engine, simply tilt the engine and cruise onto the beach, it operates perfectly even in the shallowest of waters. The 450-watt motor delivers 200 watts of propulsive power, comparable to a 2HP outboard engine, perfect for slipway to mooring and boat to beach transfers. With a range of 60-80 minutes it will easily propel tenders and dinghies up to 500 kg in weight and 3m in length. The battery charges from empty in 3 hours from a 220V mains or 12V power source.
TEMO is made in France, between Brittany and the Pays De La Loire. Supported by the know-how of the best local partners and industrialists, TEMO is developing an eco-responsible and quality solution to outboard engines. 2 year warranty as standard on all purchases.
TEMO-1000 Electric Outboard
The TEMO·1000 electric outboard motor is a powerful and environmentally friendly outboard, designed for large 6-person dinghies, tenders and small keelboats, sports keelboats and sailing yachts up to 8 meters. Weighing only 15Kg (including the 5kg removable battery) the TEMO·1000 is ergonomic in design and extremely easy to carry onboard and install onto your sailing boat or tender. A retractable handle and cassette battery ensure it takes up minimal space onboard or in transport.
The 1000W motor and unique propeller design optimise performance, delivering a static thrust of 28kg (equivalent to 3HP) allowing you to propel a large 6-person dinghy or a small sailing boat up to 8 metres. The retractable handle with twist grip control enables the outboard to be used directly on the back of a sailing boats yacht purely as propulsion using the boats tiller to steer. Simply select the speed, retract the handle and gain space onboard your sailing boat. With the handle out you can propel and steer the boat or tender using the twist tiller control. An ingenious mounting bracket allows the TEMO-1000 to be quickly installed on the boat with 360 degree turn it can easily be rotated completely around on itself for safe storage inside the boat, whilst an adjustable track allows the motor to be raised quickly for use in shoal draft, there is no need to choose between long and short shaft, the TEMO·1000 covers both lengths.
The cassette battery system delivers over 60 minutes of run time, its unique design combined with waterproof IP rated connectors enables you to exchange batteries in seconds, so you cn use a second battery for long journeys. The TEMO-1000 is the perfect environmentally friendly outboard solution, Made in France, between Brittany and the Pays de la Loire region, TEMO is committed to delivering high quality environmentally friendly electric outboard solutions. 2 year warranty as standard on all purchases.
Calypso Solar Powered Portable Wind Sensor
The Calypso Ultrasonic Portable Solar wind speed and wind direction meter (anemometer) is a solar powered, reliable and extremely accurate wind speed and direction device. Just 70mm in diameter the Ultrasonic Portable Solar Wind Meter is a handheld complete wind instrument. Built using the latest solid-state ultrasonic technology the Calypso Portable Solar Sensor delivers many advantages over conventional cup and vane anemometers which have moving parts such as ball bearings that can bind with age or get easily damaged when hit by birds or fouled by ropes.
The Ultrasonic Portable Solar Powered Wind Meter is a wind meter that measures both wind speed (air velocity) and wind direction. Bluetooth Version 5.1 allows data to be viewed by many ‘free to market’ Apps within 50m (line of sight) of the sensor. Data can be saved and downloaded in Excel or .CSV format or mapped for later analysis and reporting.
The Calypso Solar Powered Anemometer has an industry standard 16 mm (M16X2) female attachment thread as found on marine VHF aerial mounts. Varied mounting options ensure an easy fit and forget solution including, aluminium and carbon fibre masts (33cm & 1m lengths), L shaped offset mast mounts, GoPro screw attachment and tripod attachment. Wirelessly installed the Ultrasonic Portable is self-powered via a solar cell that charges an internal battery delivering up to 29 days of continuous operation in the dark and over a year on sleep mode.
The Calypso Ultrasonic Portable Solar Powered Wind Meter is an ideal stand-alone wind meter, perfect for racing and cruising yachts, dinghies, powerboats, sports keelboats, yacht race management, mark laying and coaching. Data can be converted into an NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 signal by connecting the sensor wirelessly via Bluetooth to the Calypso NMEA Gateway allowing data transfer to a yachts NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 chart plotter or display.
Calypso Battery Powered Mini Wind Sensor
The Calypso Mini Portable wind speed and wind direction meter (anemometer) is a battery powered, reliable and extremely accurate wind speed and direction device. Just 43mm in diameter the Ultrasonic Portable Mini is a pocket-sized complete wind instrument. Built using the latest solid-state ultrasonic technology the Calypso Mini delivers many advantages over conventional cup and vane anemometers which have moving parts such as ball bearings that can bind with age or get easily damaged when hit by birds or fouled by ropes.
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini is a wind meter that measures both wind speed (air velocity) and wind direction. Bluetooth Version: 5.1 allows data to be viewed by many ‘free to market’ Apps within 30m (line of sight) of the sensor. Data can be saved and downloaded in Excel or .CSV format or mapped for later analysis and reporting. The Calypso Mini sensor has an industry standard female thread (1/4?) and is compatible with any tripod or monopod allowing it to be easily mounted and left for remote wind monitoring. In addition, when used with the Phone Mount (sold separately) you can attach the sensor to your phone via the headphone socket for in-hand wind speed and direction monitoring. With 150 hours of battery life during operation it can happily gather wind data for over 4 full days continuously. Recharging is simple using a wireless charge pad connected via USB to any power source, it will be fully charged from empty in 4 hours.
The Calypso Mini’s size makes it an ideal stand-alone wind meter, perfect for dinghies, sports keelboats, yacht race management, mark laying and coaching. Data can be converted into an NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 signal by connecting the sensor wirelessly via Bluetooth to the Calypso NMEA Gateway, allowing data transfer to a yachts NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 chart plotter. Marine-Products-Direct Products - Calypso Wired ULP Wind Sensor The Calypso Ultra-Low Power Wired Ultrasonic wind speed and wind direction meter (anemometer) is a reliable and extremely accurate wind speed and direction device with minimal power consumption. Just 70mm in diameter the sensor is designed to directly connect to NMEA 0183 chart plotters or to NMEA 2000 chart plotters via the Calypso NMEA Gateway. Built using the latest solid-state ultrasonic technology the Calypso Ultra-Low Power Wired Sensor delivers many advantages over conventional cup and vane anemometers which have moving parts such as ball bearings that can bind with age or get easily damaged when hit by birds or fouled by ropes. The ULP Wind Meter measures both wind speed (air velocity) and wind direction.
The unique shape of the design minimises moisture build-up guaranteeing data accuracy even in heavy rain. Constructed from nylon polyamide the sensor is both robust and durable, perfect for harsh marine environments. Requiring only 0,25mA @1Hz (RS485) the sensor is the perfect choice for power boats, cruising, and racing yachts. The Calypso Ultra-Low Power Wired Anemometer can be directly wired to an NMEA 0183 chart plotter or display. If NMEA 2000 data protocol is required, then the sensor is simply connected to the Calypso NMEA Gateway that converts the data into NMEA 2000. In addition, the Calypso NMEA Gateway has Bluetooth capability (Version 5.1), which allows data to be viewed by many ‘free to market’ iOS or Android Apps within 50m (line of sight) of the Gateway. Data can be saved and downloaded in Excel or .CSV format or mapped for later analysis and reporting. Wi-Fi capability also allows data to be additionally viewed using a laptop or tablet.
The Calypso Ultra-Low Power Wired Ultrasonic Anemometer can be easily mounted to a yachts mast using varied mounting options including, aluminium and carbon fibre masts (33cm & 1m lengths) and an L shaped offset mast mount. The Calypso Ultra-Low Power Wired Ultrasonic Wind Meter is a perfect long-term solution for wind speed and wind direction monitoring for racing and cruising yachts, dayboats, powerboats and sports keelboats. Minimise maintenance, improve reliability and reduce weight by changing your current cup and vane sensor for a solid-state Calypso wind sensor.
Revolve-Tec Rollable Boat Hook
The Revolve boat hook is constructed from an advanced patented rollable composite material, super strong and light it unrolls in seconds, measuring 1.9m (6 feet) when deployed and weighing only 450 grams. The hook is manufactured from high strength injection moulded and non-slip rubber, making it ideal for use not only as a boat hook but also for fending off. To store it you simply roll it back up into an extremely compact circle measuring only 11cm x 12cm, minimising clutter onboard and maximising storage space. The Revolve boat hook is fully buoyant and will float if dropped overboard, a padded foam handle area makes it extremely comfortable to hold and the high-viz colour flashing makes it easy to spot and retrieve. Extremely light, the strong composite boat hook weighs in around half the weight of traditional designs minimising deck damage if dropped, all materials are maintenance free and no moving parts unlike telescopic boat hooks, means no seizing of parts or corrosion, resulting in an attractive functional boat hook that will last the test of time in the harshest marine conditions. A flexible modular design you can quickly convert the boat hook into a deck brush with either a soft brush head or stiff brush head. An accessory mount with 1/4" male and M8 female thread option allows easy mounting of a wide range of accessories including, action cameras, emergency navigation lights, smartphones etc.
Revolve-Tec Rollable Emergency Antenna
The Revolve marine emergency VHF antenna includes AIS compatibility, is constructed from an advanced patented rollable composite material, super strong and light it unrolls in seconds, measuring 2.5m (100 inches) when deployed and weighing only 750 grams. off. Based on proven patented technology by Rolatube (RTL Materials Ltd) that is widely used in the military. The Revolve-Tec marine emergency VHF antenna integrates a high-performance antenna within the composite rollable tube, making it a single unit with no additional parts or connections, increasing reliability and quickening deployment speed. Simply unroll the antenna, connect it to your radio and start transmitting. It can be setup in seconds extending to 2.5m in length with 6m of connecting cable to your VHF, a super easy and reliable solution when primary communications equipment fails. For ease of use the antenna comes with rigging holes and is supplied with velcro straps, enabling attachment to any suitable mast structure, guard rail or any substructure that can deliver the maximum height available. The emergency antenna comes tuned to channel 16 with AIS compatibility and delivers exceptional RF performance and is constructed from IPX7 rated waterproof composite materials, making it maintenance free and incredibly reliable, its designed for the harsh marine environment.
The antenna can be purchased with or without an integral long-life SOLAS approved LED strobe light. The high-viz fluorescent yellow cover adds additional visibility not normally available with other emergency antennas making quick contact and recovery more likely. After use to store simply roll up into its 11cm x 13cm storage size, minimising required storage space onboard, it can be part of a grab bag if preferred.
Groco Solid Bronze Valves & Skin Fittings
Constructed from solid bronze (not DZR), Groco valves and seacocks are designed for longevity, with simple installation and easy maintenance features that deliver exceptional value for money of their lifetime. Unique features include a grease zerk fitting allowing the user to grease the seacock without the need to remove the unit, a patented handle design that allows the user to select handle rotation depending on the space available and a square hole to accept a ratchet for valves located in difficult locations. Handles are offered in bronze or stainless-steel construction.
Lasdrop Propeller Shaft Seals
The Lasdrop DrySeal is a compact, economical lip seal designed for quick and easy installation. The lip seal, made specifically for marine use, is in constant low friction contact with the propeller shaft, preventing water from passing into your vessel. As in all Lasdrop Shaft Seal models, the DrySeal incorporates a water lubricated alignment bearing in the housing to keep the unit properly aligned with the shaft. There is an optional back-up seal available that can be installed during the original installation allowing lip seals to be easily changed by simply removing the split-face plate. This allows lip seals to be renewed without the need to remove the shaft or entire unit, reducing maintenance time and costs. The DrySeal sizing ranges from 3/4? all the way up to 8?.
Rocna Anchors
The Rocna Anchor is a true multi-purpose yacht anchor that sets and holds in most seabeds, from soft mud to hard sand, clay, grass, and kelp. The Rocna Anchor delivers precision setting. the roll-bar ensures that the anchor always arrives at the ideal angle to penetrate the seabed, setting skids on either side of the anchor guide the fluke tip which acts as a sharp chisel cutting into the seabed. A third of the anchor’s weight is on its fluke tip, delivering an instant reliable set with every use. The fluke has a concave design which gives the greatest resistance, and presents the largest fluke area possible to the seabed. So whether you are anchoring in a soft seabed, or on hard or weedy sea floors, Rocna will deliver the ultimate in holding power. Its unique design ensures the Rocna anchor remains stable and buried, does not roll out on reversal or veering of load, or if dragged beyond yield, providing enhanced security. The Rocna shank is designed so the anchor self-launches and self-stows on the majority of bow-rollers, with the greatest possible reliability. Built from the highest quality materials, a high tensile steel shank and the best quality welds and finish ensure strength and durability. Every Rocna anchor comes with a lifetime guarantee against both breakage and bending in addition to manufacturing defects. Rocna anchors are available in 14 sizes from 4 kg (9 lb) - 275 kg (606 lb) to suit all vessels from small boats to small ships. Larger sizes available on request. Galvanized and stainless steel options are available in all sizes.
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