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[…]
Cruising with Style and Ease Tailored to meet the specific desires and requirements of our clients, this exemplifies a beautifully crafted cruising davit solar arch, designed for an Oceanis Series Yacht. At Klacko Marine, we’ve engineered sleek inline solar mounts capable of harnessing 900W of solar energy, complemented by a 400W wind turbine for optimal[…]
Thanks for the Pictures! Thanks to CR for submitting some picturesque sunset photos of their Beneteau Oceanis 41 equipped with Klacko Custom Arch & Davit System. As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of fiery orange and tranquil purple, a lone sailboat glides across the calm waters. Its sails, bathed[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Take a glimpse at our latest creations through these snapshots, captured across various locales. A heartfelt thank you to our clients for their excellent photography skills, highlighting their magnificent yachts adorned with Klacko Arches, complete with solar and davit systems. For a broader view of our stainless steel craftsmanship, please visit our Arch Gallery
Klacko’s Expertise in Marine Fabrication How extensive is Klacko’s experience in constructing Arches? Since 1960, Klacko has been a stalwart in custom marine fabrication. We pioneered the sailboat arch in the early ’70s, setting a standard in arch craftsmanship that remains unrivaled. Innovation and Design: Our workshop has been the birthplace of numerous arch designs[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Different Davits A different take on the traditional transom mounted davit. A very nice custom project fabricated for a Beneteau owner who wanted traditional a traditional davit system melded with overhead mounting for solar panels. Capacity for a 200lb dinghy and 200W solar panel.
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