We are very pleased to announce the addition of Cruisair HVAC products to our comprehensive line up of quality marine products. Cruisair offer a comprehensive solution based range of marine air-conditioning products suitable for vessels from 7-100 metres, leisure and commercial. Lighthouse offer full specification, supply and service options for all Cruisair products.

Cheers, Mike Harris & the Lighthouse Team.

CRUISAIR - FRESH

Whatever type of boat you own, you deserve the unbeatable comfort and luxury of a Cruisair climate system.

Cruisair was a pioneer of air conditioning systems for pleasure boats in the 1960's and now, as part of Dometic Group, the Cruisair brand continues to represent innovative new products in the marketplace.

Dometic offers a range of Cruisair products from small self-contained units to split-gas systems to multi-ton tempered-water systems. Cruisair systems ensure a comfortable climate onboard all year round, while guarding against mold formation.

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Annual MARCH Warehouse Sale

Lighthouse Marine Equipment is pleased to announce its appointment as New Zealand agent for Lasdrop shaft seals. American company Nautical Specialties manufactures a four-product range of Lasdrop drip-less shaft seals suitable for boats of all sizes. They use the best quality materials and advanced engineering and design to ensure water does not enter the bilge but stays outside the boat where it belongs. Lasdrop low maintenance shaft seals are easy to install and are sold as complete kits with a three-year limited warranty.

Lasdrop shaft seals complement Lighthouse Marine Equipment’s R&D range of flexible couplings and engine mounts and Countrose shaft bearings as part of a total power train solution for new boats, repairs and refits.

Atlas horizontal windlasses offer a number of innovative features for easy installation and low maintenance.

Made in Italy, the Lofrans Atlas windlass has an anodised aluminium body, a heavy-duty rated IP66 12V electric motor and chain counter pre-setting as standard. Rope-chain management is by spring-loaded arm and there is a manual chain release.

Rated 600 watts at 60 amps, the Atlas has a maximum linear load of 700kg (lift load 350kg), retrieves line at a maximum of 69 metres per minute, and is suitable for vessels up to 40 feet (12.2m) long.

The windlass accommodates 6mm ISO, 6mm DIN 766 and 3/16” BBB chains, along with 12mm or half-inch ropes.

Lofrans Atlas horizontal windlasses are supplied with solenoids built into the case, eliminating pre-wiring for easy installation. They are also come in a white polyester coating and a three-year warranty.

Chris Dent has joined the team at Lighthouse Marine Equipment as Technical Supervisor. He takes responsibility for product support, service and customer/installation liaison for the company’s comprehensive range of premium marine products.

A qualified maintenance and diagnostics engineer with seven years’ experience aboard superyachts, Chris returned to New Zealand in 2009. Since then, he has worked as relief engineer on trans-Atlantic crossings and undertaken general on-call relief and delivery work.

“I’m looking forward to a spell of relatively ‘clean’ landbased employment and less time on the tools,” says Chris, who takes up his new position on Sept 1, 2011. He has settled in Albany where he and his wife are expecting their first child.

Chris will provide invaluable technical expertise for in-field service and warranty work, as well as installation advice and a complete support mechanism for customers nationwide.

Chris’ appointment further enhances Lighthouse Marine Equipment’s ability to support its customers and staff and reinforces the company’s commitment to its customers and the future of the marine industry in New Zealand.