Beneteau Solar Arch

Exciting Davit & Solar Arch Projects

The year 2022 has been a whirlwind of activity at Klacko Marine, marked by an array of exceptional arch projects for yachts from renowned builders like Beneteau, Dufour, and Bavaria. Each arch has been meticulously tailored to the unique specifications of our clients, catering to both local and distant requests. Notable projects include the Beneteau[…]

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Harken 2615 Inverted Setup

Photo of the 57mm Carbo Airblocks #2615 with the optional inverted cam vs. standard setup. This can be useful when you have a low lead from the arch to a winch. Allows a better angle to unsheet the tackle rope line under tension. Harken’s Carbo AirBlocks® are a testament to the brand’s commitment to low-friction[…]

C&C Landfall Stanchion Base

Klacko Marine is offering members of the Landfall Community reserved stock on our OEM Alloy Stanchion Bases and 1″ C&C Stanchions. This is the last of our stanchion base stock and we will not be producing these in the future…once they are gone, they are gone. All prices are in CAD and subject to applicable[…]

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Tayana 37 Restoration Sensation

Klacko Marine is proud to be chosen as the marine metal fabricator for a complete restoration of a Tayana 37 in Upstate New York. From bow to stern, new hardware was custom built to replicate the original manufacturer’s design combined with some modern updates. 316L Stainless Steel was used throughout and mirror polished to the[…]

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Anchoring 101

Science, Art and Experience Came across this really well put together Anchoring article. Click here for the full version Canadian Yachting May 2020 edition. We really enjoy our subscription and learn something new with every edition. Subscribe today and support Canadian Yachting. Hinterhoeller got it right early in the game with their bowsprit anchor roller[…]

Finally a BETTER motor bracket!

We’ve been meaning to post this product for awhile now. We were introduced to these guys by an arch client who needed a motor bracket that fit their 1.25″ diameter sternrail. They have two styles that are available in both 1″ and 1.25″ fitments. The construction is simple but very strong which is something we[…]

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Stainless Exhaust Otter & Muskrat Guards

Protect Your Powerboat Any boat that has a wet exhaust with a discharge opening of about three inches or larger, is at risk.  Because, a Muskrat, Water Rat, Otter, or other vermin, can and will swim up into your exhaust. They chew through a coupling hose to the inside of the boat or make a[…]

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Triple Folding Stainless Boarding Ladder

A regular item on our shop bench. The Klacko trifold swim ladder is excellent at getting more steps below the waterline. Mounted at the midship gates this side boarding ladder make entry and exit easy. These ladders are an absolute must on boats like the Niagara 35/42 and any boat with a high or davit[…]

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Custom GO FAST boat exhaust tips

We were asked to create some custom exhaust tips for a Cigarette in order to incorporate aftermarket baffles that were proud of the boat’s transom. Laser cut rings were made to duplicate existing bolt holes and 5″ stainless steel polished tube was cut, welded and polished to the owner’s high standards.

Klacko Dufour 44 Arch

Dufour 44 Performance Arch

Built to carry solar panels and ease dinghy lifting, this Dufour 44 Davit arch complements the lines as if it were an OEM option. This Klacko Marine Arch includes the following options; The Dufour 44 Performance is a dynamic monohull sailboat designed by Umberto Felci and built by Dufour Yachts between 2003 and 2008. It’s[…]

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Trifold Midship Ladder

Custom built swimladder for Midship boarding on a Niagara 42/35 At the request of a long time client, we created a stainless steel tri-fold boarding swim ladder. The aft ladder on the Niagara Yachts are not the most accessible, especially when fitted with an arch davit and dinghy. They traditionally are also too short and[…]

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Solar Power Choices

Helpful ideas for solar based power systems on your boat. Disclaimer – This is purely for educational and research purposes, We are in no way responsible for any monetary loss/gain you make using this, I highly encourage you to view this as a learning resource and not as professional advice. Below are some interesting links that[…]

Beneteau 48 Klacko Arch

Yacht Arch Portfolio

Custom Davit Solar Arch Builder Portfolio Recently, Klacko Marine has been involved in a variety of exciting projects, working on yachts from renowned manufacturers such as Beneteau, Hanse, Jeanneau, Catalina, Dufour, and Bavaria1. Each project was tailored to the client’s specific needs, including both local and remote work.  Klacko Marine is the leading builder of custom stainless davit[…]

IFAI Awards

Award winning canvas fabrication

A winning partnership with Precision Canvas http://iaa.ifai.com/projects/captivating-curtains/ Project details Fabric 1 name: Stamoid Open Fabric 1 producer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc. Fabric 1 supplier: Manart-Hirsch Co. Inc. Fabric 2 name: Soltis 92 Fabric 2 producer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc. Fabric 2 supplier: LaSalle Canvas and Ropes Inc. Engineer: Doug Gierula, Klacko Marine Inc.[…]

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Very clean Catalina 445 Arch

Integrated Solar and Davits, make this arch a must have Catalina option Crafted to exceed the client’s high standards, a sturdy stainless arch was constructed to support a 400W solar array and various antennas for GPS, WiFi, VHF, as well as a future wind turbine installation. The dinghy lift system was custom-designed to meet the[…]

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Builder Profile: Bruckmann

Bruckmann Quality Yachts Bruckmann Yachts, a distinguished name in the North American boating industry, has been crafting custom and semi-custom yachts with unparalleled quality for over 40 years. The company’s roots are deeply intertwined with the history of C&C Yachts, as Erich Bruckmann, one of the founding partners of C&C, led their Custom Yachts Division from[…]

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Hinterhoeller Niagara & Nonsuch Parts

Looking for replacement hardware? Klacko stocks Niagara and Nonsuch Pulpits, Bowsprits and Sternrails. We also have access to large number of Mast, Rigging and cast metal fabrications. Just completed a very nice side boarding swim ladder with a triple fold. Hinterhoeller Yachts, a name synonymous with quality and innovation in the world of sailing, has[…]

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C&C Yacht Parts

Klacko: OEM Manufacturer of C&C Yachts Parts Klacko Marine was the chief manufacturer of metal hardware for C&C Yachts. The most requested parts are stainless steel 1″ and  7/8 stanchions, aluminum stanchion bases (Type A,B,C,D and Landfall), Bow Pulpit, Stern Pulpits, Mast bracket goosenecks just to name a few. 

Ranger Tug custom canvas enclosure

Custom full enclosure bimini for Ranger Tugs

All Season Enclosure for Wanderer Klacko Marine and Precision Canvas were tasked with providing a spacious and functional enclosure on a Ranger Tug. Wanderer finds it’s home on the North Channel where a full enclosure is necessary for comfort and weather protection. The clients spent the summer living aboard  and were very pleased that we were able[…]

Jeanneau 409 Arch Davit

FRENCH KISS Jeanneau 409 Arch

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[…]

Beneteau 48 Klacko Arch

Beneteau 48 OC Arch

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[…]

Abaco 40

Bruckmann Abaco 40

Bespoke Eastcoast Class Conceived as a stylish but practical day cruiser with accommodation for occasional longer ventures, the Abaco 40 finds favour with those who want fine sea keeping and performance in a boat with classic aesthetics. The hull configuration, which utilizes broad chine flats aft on a modified deep vee form was first proven[…]

Katerina by Bruckmann

Modern House Boat A truly remarkable vision by the owner and executed tastefully in a modern aesthetic…Katerina was a total refit done by Bruckmann Yachts. All metal work was upgraded by Klacko Marine. MFA Award Winning Canvas and upholstery by Precision Canvas

Gozzard s/v Riparian with Sunware & Superwind

Sunware TX panels and Superwind Textile Sunware TX flexible solar panel and Superwind 350 (sw 350) quiet wind turbine. Klacko Marine is the authorized distributor of Sunware and Superwind. Please contact us for updated pricing and technically information. The Superwind turbine is the leading micro windturbine on the market. It is the only product that[…]

Stainless work on a Strong Watercraft Rib

Today we had a new visitor in for some custom stainless work. This is their flagship Inflatable RIB…the STRONG 680. We custom fabricated a full T-Top and Aft Arch tower out of 316L Stainless Steel to a mirror polish. Inflatable RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) boats offer several benefits that make them a popular choice for[…]

One Saab way to get your Arch home!

Delivered: Saga 43 on a Saab 92 Wagon The modern Saab 92, as a concept, pays homage to the original Saab 92 produced by the Swedish automaker. The original Saab 92 was known for its aerodynamic design with a drag coefficient of 0.30 and was the first production car from Saab, starting full-scale production in December[…]

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Reliance 44 Marine Arch for Ocean Cruising

Professional Marine Arch for Bluewater Cruising Designed and built by Pierre Meunier in Montréal, Reliance 44s were available either as a hull and deck to be finished by the owner or in various stages of completion from the factory. Since many, including my own, were finished by the original owners, there are vast differences between[…]

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South Shore Yachts

 Professional Rigging Services and C&C OEM Distributor South Shore Yachts Find them here on Google +19054684340 1544 Four Mile Creek Rd, Virgil, ON L0S 1T0 Great source for replacement C&C yachts hardware. Rob and Cody are a wealth of information for anything marine related. They also are one of the very few shops that still[…]