The Silent Cruiser. Replacing the 5kW Generator with Energy Autonomy. There is a specific kind of “guilt” well-known to the modern cruiser. You’re tucked into a pristine, glass-calm cove. The sun is setting, the wine is poured, and then—thrum-thrum-thrum—your neighbor (or worse, you) has to fire up the diesel generator just to keep the beers[…]
The Metallurgy of Maintenance. Preserving the Passivation Layer of Marine Grade Stainless Steel. The Engineering Choice: 304L vs. 316L While 316L is the “gold standard” for open ocean environments, it shares much of its DNA with 304L. Both are austenitic alloys with a “Low Carbon” (L) profile to prevent carbide precipitation during TIG welding. Property[…]
Live from the Shop The Klacko Logbook. [instagram-feed feed=2] Join the Global Voyage Tag your photos with #klackomarine to be featured. Follow @klacko_marine The Blue Water Standard There is a reason the Klacko name is whispered on the docks from Annapolis to Antigua. It’s a reputation forged in the **”Golden Age”** of sailboat manufacturing. Having[…]
Stainless Steel Welding on Boats: Ensuring Durability and Safety at Sea Welding is a critical process in the construction and repair of boats, and when it comes to materials that can withstand the harsh marine environment, stainless steel is a top contender. Known for its corrosion resistance and strength, stainless steel is an ideal choice[…]
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[…]
This 425 Sailboat Arch has it all Photos Gallery of the Catalina 425 equipped with a Klacko Marine Davit Solar Arch.
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
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[…]
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’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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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
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[…]
A Sleek and Minimalist Arch installation on a Hylas 47 Klacko was tasked with providing a design that met clients need to equip their new Hylas 47 with solar and easy dinghy davit lifting. Arch was all measured remotely and shipped to Florida without a hitch.
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