Danish company Jefa Rudder & Steering has built its reputation on high quality rudder and steering systems. Recognised as a leader in its field, Jefa is original equipment supplier (OEM) to many of the world’s leading sailboat manufacturers, particularly in Europe. Lighthouse Marine Equipment recently announced its appointment as New Zealand agent for Jefa Rudder & Steering.

Rudder product includes rudder blades, rudder stocks, tiller heads, emergency tillers, bearings of various types, washers, sleeves, seals and associated rudder products. Jefa Rudder & Steering is the only company in the world to offer self-aligning rudder bearings.

Jefa’s range of steering equipment includes steering wheels in carbon and alloy, pedestals, mechanical steering systems (cable, rack and pinion and hydraulic), steering components, accessories and autopilot drive units.

Lighthouse’s appointment in early July means the Albany-based distributor can offer New Zealand’s amateur and professional boat builders a range of top-quality Jefa rudder and steering products relevant to the new-build and refit market.

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Lighthouse Marine Equipment Ltd has been appointed sole New Zealand representative for R&D Marine, the world’s leading manufacturer of flexible engine/shaft couplings.
R&D Marine’s range of flexible engine couplings, anti-vibration engine mountings and damper drive plates have found favour with the marine industry around the world since the UK company opened its doors in 1976. R&D marine engine couplings are standard equipment for builders of recreational and commercial craft around the world, including New Zealand.

R&D Marine produce a comprehensive range of coupling and anti-vibration products suitable for engines from 8hp to 800hp. All of its products are precision engineered using CNC machines in the company’s modern facility at Baldock, Hertfordshire, UK.

R&D’s extensive range of marine couplings and other products is now available in New Zealand through Lighthouse Marine Equipment. Easy to fit and to use, R&D products have a reputation for durability and reliability. The parent company prides itself on its ability to supply any product in its range at short notice through its worldwide distribution network, now including Lighthouse Marine.

Lighthouse Marine Equipment’s partnership with R&D Marine is effective immediately.
 

Lighthouse Marine Equipment recently announced a new distribution relationship with Forespar Products Corporation.

Best known for its Leisurefurl in-boom mainsail furling system, Forespar also manufacture a huge range of sailboat and powerboat products.

One of the oldest boat hardware manufacturers in the USA, Forespar offer yacht spars and rigging products, sail handling hardware, davit systems, marine plumbing parts, safety equipment and much more.

Forespar recently won Sail magazine’s Pitman Innovation Award for its TruPlug range of modern emergency plugs.

Lighthouse Marine Equipment becomes the sole distributor for Forespar’s marine plumbing fittings in New Zealand, effective immediately; KZ Marine will continue to supply Forespar yachting fittings.

“The formalisation of this relationship with Forespar extends our ability to supply the New Zealand boating industry with high-quality equipment from the world’s leading suppliers. We aim is to provide our customers with the best marine equipment available, backed up by the best product support,” explained Lighthouse CEO Mike Harris

Albany-based marine equipment wholesale distributor Lighthouse Marine Equipment Ltd announced its appointment as New Zealand representative for Countrose water-lubricated bearings.

The marine and pump industries around the world have relied on Countrose rubber-lined bearings’ reputation for reliability and performance excellence for over 30 years. Countrose is a division of UK company Tufnol Composites Ltd.

Countrose bearings use a specially compounded synthetic rubber lining, moulded into a strong, precision-engineered outer shell. The lining has shaped grooves, or flutes, giving very low friction and maintaining hydrodynamic lubrication at low speeds and high loads.

The profile of the grooves drives a dynamic film of water between the surfaces as the shaft rotates, producing exceptional anti-vibration and dampening qualities, and reducing wear for a longer working life.

In marine applications, Countrose bearings are used on rudder stocks, propeller shafts and a range of other stern gear applications on vessels of every size.

“Countrose bearings are an excellent fit with our growing mix of marine equipment products,” said Lighthouse CEO Mike Harris. “We are looking forward to offering a range of Countrose bearings to our boat building and aftermarket customers.”

Lighthouse Marine Equipment’s partnership with Countrose bearings is effective immediately
 

In response to strong growth, Lighthouse Marine Equipment Ltd recently appointed two highly experienced staff.

Nigel Scott joins the Albany-based marine systems solutions provider in a senior sales executive role. Scott has 30 years experience in the marine industry, as a boat builder, and in wholesale distribution and sales, most recently with Power and Marine Ltd.

“Nigel is well known and highly respected within the [marine] industry. He brings a superb range of skills to the job, including unsurpassed product knowledge. Nigel’s existing trade relationships will be extremely valuable for our business, ” explained Lighthouse CEO Mike Harris.

Joining Scott at Lighthouse is Jonathan Taylor, who takes up a logistics and product support role for the company.

Known and liked by the marine industry, Taylor has many years’ experience in marine sales and distribution. Like Scott, he brings with him extensive product knowledge.

“These appointments are an investment in our future and the future of the New Zealand marine industry,” said Harris.

“Our commitment to such an experienced, knowledgeable distribution team will further enhance our ability to provide our customers with great service, continuity, and the best, most innovative marine solutions,” stated Harris.