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2022 Davit & Solar Arch Projects
2022 has been very busy at Klacko Marine. We’ve had some great arch projects on yachts by Beneteau, Dufour and Bavaria. Each arch was designed specific to the client’s needs both locally and remote from. The Beneteau 50 in Rhode Island, Dufour 530 Lake Champlain, Beneteau 423 Kingston, Benteau 45 Oceanis Grimsby, Beneteau 46.1 St.Clair[…]
Beneteau Oceanis Sunset Cruise
Some really awesome photos Thanks to CR for these great photos of their cruisings on the Great Lakes with a Klacko Davit Arch on their Beneteau Oceanis 41.
Captivating Catalina 425 Arch Project
This 425 Sailboat Arch has it all Photos Gallery of the Catalina 425 equipped with a Klacko Marine Davit Solar Arch.
Birds Eye view of a Beneteau 46 Oceanis
Some awesome aerial sailing footage from Take the Waters Added entertainment to check out with some breathtaking aerial drone footage by an awesome cruising couple. Definitely a favourite YT channel here at Klacko Marine. Subscribe and check out their blog & patreon site which they have posted some great articles and sailboat projects. UPDATE from[…]
Take The Waters | Beneteau 46
Adventure awaits Recently had the pleasure to work for Brian and Mandi Russel to design and fabricate a custom davit and solar arch for their Beneteau 46 Oceanis sv Shonto. The results were well received and the arch has already found some interesting uses (see video below). They have been chronicling their up & down[…]
Radar Arches in Action
A few quick photos of our recent fabrications… here, there and everywhere. Thanks to our client’s great photography, showcasing their exceptional yachts with Solar and Davit equipped Klacko Arches. More photos of our stainless steel works can be found here
Kestrel’s Low Profile Solar Installation
Great way to mount rigid solar over your bimini We are constantly asked if a Standard Canvas Bimini can support rigid glass solar panels safe and effectively. The answer is a resounding ‘NO’. Of course we all have dockmates who have loaded their bimini tops up with one or two solar panels and sailed the[…]
Built to withstand the harshest environments
Klacko arches are fabricated to the highest standards and materials. Each solar davit arch is engineered to endure even the worst scenarios… we come out looking like a champ!From CAD engineered design to professional welding & fabrication, a Klacko Arch stands apart from many of its competitors.As you can see by these unfortunate scenes, both[…]
Jeanneau 42DS Davit Arch & Pedestal Guards
Here are some quick photos of a recent project on a Jeanneau 42 DS sailboat. This Stainless Steel arch is fabricated to transport a 10ft rib and approx 600W of solar panels for bluewater cruising. New sternrails are integrated for better strength and storage capacity. Siderails integrated to existing gate stanchions for a fully integrated[…]
Great Arches!
At Klacko Marine, we’ve been busy in the workshop this 2018 sailing 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[…]
Stainless Steel Arch Gallery Updates
Our Sailboat Arch Gallery has been updated 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 others we created a[…]
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; multiple AIS, GPS and Wifi Antenna bases removable Radome tower heavy duty lifting rings seamless 1″ side rails to fwd gate extended sternrails[…]
Catalina 445 Solar Arch Design
Solar davit arch installation on a brand new Catalina 445 Klacko Marine has partnered with 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 1 inch siderails to the first gate. All wiring for speakers[…]
Dufour 500 Arch
A stylish cockpit arch that compliments the sleek lines of this modern yacht. Outfitted with integrated dinghy 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 has also requested extended sternrail to offer more mounting space, better handholds from[…]
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 41 Oceanis Arch Davit
Robust and simple Beneteau Radar 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[…]
Bruckmann Video Montage
Bruckmann Quality Yachts Bruckmann Yachts has been building quality yachts since 1964. Abaco 47 by Bruckmann Yachts Canada
Cruising Solutions
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[…]
Saga 43 Radar Arch
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. We are able to reproduce or refurbish most metal hardware on your Saga Marine Yacht. The Radar arch on[…]
Catalina 445 Arch
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!
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[…]
Bruckmann B50 outfitted by Klacko Marine
A Flock of Fifties Three Bruckmann B50s at a recent rendezvous.
Jeanneau 409 Sun Odyssey Arch
Arch Test Drive A quick motor out to test the new arch at Niagara On The Lake aboard sv French Kiss.
Jeanneau 45.2 Dinghy lift Arch
A Bayport Beauty Brand new davit arch addition to a Jeanneau 45.2
Hanse 415 Custom Davit Arch
North Channel Trekker Hanse 415 with custom davit arch system
Single Line system for Dinghy Lift Arm
A great way to lift your dinghy with a single line to the winch on the Klacko Swing Arm Davit system Note that a custom Harken or Ronstan fiddle block with cam cleat was used.
La Jeannoise, Jeanneau 44i Arch by Klacko Marine
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
Jeanneau 44i Arch at Sea
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[…]
One way to get your Arch home!
Delivered: Saga 43 on a Saab 92 Wagon
Relliance 44 Marine Arch for Ocean Cruising
Professional Marine Arch for Bluewater Cruising Custom arch built for a professional cruising couple
Beneteau 423 Davit Arch at Bronte Outer Harbour
Fully integrated arch and davit system Custom design and integrate arch and dinghy lifting davits. Solar panels to be mounted on davit arms. Fabricated by Klacko Marine Inc. More photos here