Manson April Newsletter Update
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Manson Anchors Newswire: Wednesday April 3, 2003
Vol. 2; No. 1 http://www.mansonanchors.com

This quarterly e-mail newsletter is a summary of Manson Anchors' news.

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Manson US Sales Drive.
2. Manson awarded Mirabella V contract.
3. Clients win Superyacht awards in Fort Lauderdale.
4. Twin plough quick turnaround.
5. Manson presence at International Boat Shows.
6. Manson new factory update.
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1. Manson US Sales Drive.
Following a whirlwind sales trip around many of the US yards, Sales and Marketing Manager Ned Wood returned with a backlog of work and a backlog of quotes to prepare. With over seventy appointments in just under three weeks we were all very interested to hear about his trip. Putting faces, pictures and reports to names that we'd been reading about in magazines for years was great. Ned commented that he'd really enjoyed his trip and remarked on how friendly all the people he'd met had been. But to the business end, we've received nine orders already and have them under construction with three delivered. Ned said that a combination of the low New Zealand dollar, competitive pricing, ICAS certification and superior aesthetic finish meant that many new clients had been keen to immediately place orders. Others indicated their intention to offer Manson a chance to quote at the next opportunity so we hope to compete well. Great work Ned.

Opposite: Exported 100kg Kedge Anchor.

  

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2. Mirabella V anchors.
Manson recently won the tender to supply Mirabella V with her anchoring requirements. A combination of price and flexibility in working with the specific requirements of the design team were sighted as significant factors. Mirabella is currently being built at Vosper Thornycroft in London England for Joe Vittoria. At 246 feet she is the largest single masted yacht in the world and has been designed specifically for chartering. Manson are building two 'Ray' anchors one 600kg (1320lbs) the other 400kg (880lbs). Both will be made from 316 Stainless Steel. They will sit vertically in the specially designed bow section.

Opposite: Mirabella V outline beside a J Class Yacht outline.

  

3. Four out of Seven Ft Lauderdale award winners Manson Clients.
Manson Clients took four of the seven Society of Superyachts awards at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show which ended on November 4. The 40m (130ft) classic modern ketch Victoria of Strathearn, built by Alloy Yachts, won the Best Sailboat over 36m title and the Best Sailing Yacht Interior gong. Silvertip, a 34m (111ft) sloop from the NZ Yachting Developments yard, took the Best Sailboat 23 to 36m award, and the 35m (115ft) motor yacht Surprise, by McMullen and Wing, was judged Best Powerboat 32 to 43m. We congratulate our clients on their wins.
Yachting development's Barry Thomas remarked, "The anchors were one of the most revolutionary parts on Silvertip. We had to have them exact as the entire anchor system rotates out from the bow. They did a fantastic job and we were able to bead blast them to replicate the titanium on the boat. Super work!"

Opposite: Silvertip during the Millennium Cup Superyacht regatta.

  

4. Alloy's urgent twin ploughs.
Expedience was key when we received an order for two 360kg Stainless Ploughs. Our quick turnaround meant that Alloy Yachts International took delivery of their product exactly two weeks later. Thanks to the team who worked late nights to get the order out on time. The two (800lb) Stainless Plough anchors are to go on "Tiara" the 180ft Alloy due for completion in February.

Opposite: Large twin 800lb ploughs with Large Manson Staff.		  
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5. Boat shows at Sanctuary Cove and Ft Lauderdale
Manson will have a presence at at least two of the Major International Boat Shows this year. Traveling to Australia for the Sanctuary Cove show in May and the Fort Lauderdale Show in October/November. Tentative plans in place to also get to Monaco in September. The stands have been designed and we've devised quite an interactive display, hoping to illustrate design differences and also the finish of our product. We hope you all get the chance to pop by our stands.
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