We’ve been busy in the workshop this season! It was a full house as we fabricated custom integrated arches for Hanse, Catalina, Beneteau, Hunter, Jeanneau, Island Packet and Bavaria. All the davit and solar arch creations were custom made for each client to their exact specifications. Klacko aided with seasoned advice and options that met
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Some new photos have been added to the Klacko Arch Gallery See our latest work on some of the top yacht brands. Solar panel additions were very popular this year as well as the addition of heavy duty davits to make dinghy lifting a breeze. In some cases we integrated the existing sternrails and in
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Solar davit arch installation on a brand new Catalina 445 @Swans Yacht Sales. Four 160W Canadian Energy panels were custom mounted for seamless power while off the dock. We integrated the existing Catalina seating sternrail into the arch and siderails to the first gate.
A stylish cockpit arch that compliments the sleek lines of this modern yacht. Outfitted with integrated davits, lifting a dinghy has never been so easy and secure. Future accommodations have been made for up to 600W of solar power. The client also requested extended sternrails which offered more mounting space, better handholds from the swimplatform
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A Selection of Klacko Marine’s Arch fabrications
Integrated Solar and Davits, make this arch a must have Catalina option Catalina 445 Stainless Arch. Constructed to the high expectations of the client. A robust arch was built to provide mounting for 400W of solar power, misc antennae for GPS, Wifi, VHF and future wind turbine. The dinghy lift was fabricated to fit
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Robust and simple Beneteau Arch A recent build on a beautiful Beneteau 41 Oceanis. The client chose the minimalist swing arm davit design to keep thing compact, clean and pleasing to the eye. The swing arm davit system has been very successful in and enjoyed on over 60 arches built by Klacko Marine. Note the
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Making Cruising easier and a lot more fun! For many years, Klacko have worked with the team at Cruising Solutions. Cruising Solutions was founded and developed by people like you who enjoy the cruising lifestyle and pursue it at every opportunity. The challenges they faced in acquiring the “right” equipment to support life under sail and
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Saga Yachts Klacko was proud to be the OEM metal hardware supplier for the Saga 35, 43, 48 and 409. We actively work with the Yahoo Saga Owners group to give advice and provide OEM solutions.
Bare bones arch out for sea trial on a Catalina 445 Notice there are no sternrails yet…..see next post to see how they turned out!
Dinghy Arch addition to a Jeanneau 409 French Kiss’ new addition Thanks to the owners of sv French Kiss for the photos of the arch complete with new canvas and dinghy. Klacko marine fabricated a dinghy arch that would accomodate solar panels, wind generator, multiple GPS, VHF and wifi antenna, and lift their Highfield dinghy
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Beneteau Oceanis 48 Cockpit Arch Custom arch fabricated for Beneteau Oceanis 48 Gypsea Winds (New Port, RI). Klacko utilized the ever popular and useful davit swing arm system. Side rails to the first gate add extra security in the cockpit as well as much needed mounting space. Sternrail was also extended for added functionality. A central
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Arch Test Drive A quick motor out to test the new arch at Niagara On The Lake aboard sv French Kiss.
A Bayport Beauty Brand new davit arch addition to a Jeanneau 45.2
North Channel Trekker Hanse 415 with custom davit arch system
A great way to lift your dinghy with a single line to the winch on the Klacko Swing Arm Davit system
Great Post by Cape Yachts on a Beneteau 48 OC arch built by Klacko Marine inc. Post by Cape Yachts.
La Jeannoise Solar Cockpit Radar arch by Klacko Marine http://www.lajeannoise.com/ Thanks to Carole et Denis for an amazing blog with out of this world photos of their voyages
Cruising Video by Denis Dubois Aboard his Jeanneau 44i Here are some great videos shot by Denis. Klacko Marine is proud to have fabricated their custom arch system that allows easy lifting of their dinghy. It also provides a good structure for their solar panels and keeps all the electronics and cruising gear organized. Under
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Sail: Cockpit Arch Convenience A nice feature article on the addition of Radar or Cockpit Arches to your yacht by Peter Nielsen, editor of Sail Magazine. http://www.sailmagazine.com/diy/ask-sail/making-your-cockpit-work/
Professional Marine Arch for Bluewater Cruising Custom arch built for a professional cruising couple
Fully integrated arch and davit system
A Sleek and Minimalist Arch installation on a Hylas 47