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Magnum Builds Four Patrol

Boats For National Park

Four 19-foot aluminum patrol boats have been delivered to the

U.S. Park Service for use in

Minnesota's Voyageurs National

Park. The 343-square mile park includes numerous islands, water- ways and nearly 30 lakes.

The boats built by the Bothell,

The Magnum 19-foot patrol boat

Wash., firm will be used in patrol, utility and rescue duties. The stan- dard Magnum unsinkable 19-foot hulls are outboard engine powered and include: equipment chests; me- chanical steering and propulsion control systems; windshield; forward deck; seats; and a convertible top and side curtains.

Magnum Boats builds boats with options such as cuddy cabins, steer- ing consoles and pilothouses.

For information on Magnum,

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Why don't you try again this proud brand? Sales of over 10,000 units during the past 30 years is proof of our superiority and reliability.

If you never tried one, you cannot expect satisfaction without inquir- ing to SASAKURA first.

Help Wanted!!

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested to be our sales agent in your area.

ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

Marine & Industrial Equipment Dept. 7-32, Takeshima 4-chome, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan Tel:+81-6-473-2134 Fax:+81-6-474-2110 Tlx: 523-3188

U.S.A. J.G.G.Services /Sasakura Tel: +1-215-430-6624 Fax: +1-215-565-9384

Hong Kong Sasakura International (H.K.) Co.Ltd. Tel: +852-850-6139 Fax: +852-850-5239

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Save when you select pre-engineered Orion bearings for rotating machine applications

Save Design Time ORION has pre-engineered bearings in the most popu-lar sizes for typical load/ lubrication conditions. Save Maintenance Time

ORION Bearings are easily repaired in the field, often are interchangeable with bearings presently installed.

Save Operating Efficiency ORION'S standard line in- corporates state-ot-the-art technology in design, mate- rial and lubrication to give you the best bearing per-formance possible.

Save on Specials, too

ORION'S long experience and extensive facilities are available to assist optimum bearing selection for your specialized application. For more information con- tact: ORION • CORPORATION 1111 Cedar Creek Rd. | Grafton. WI53024 (414) 377-2210

FAX (414) 377-0729

Pivoted Shoe

Journal Bearings

OR-16

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Marine

Corrosion

For help contact the

LaQue Center

The leader in all aspects of marine corrosion for over 50 years.

Natural Seawater Testing

Large Seawater Pumping Capacity

Tidal/Splash/Spray Zone Exposure

Atmospheric Exposure Lots at Kure Beach, NC

Marine Corrosion Surveying

Consulting

Accelerated Laboratory Testing

Failure Analysis

Component/Product Evaluations

Coatings/Alloys/Materials Testing

Seminars/Training Programs

Dafa/Literature Searches

Expert Testimony

LaQue Center for Corrosion Technology, Inc. an Inco Company

P.O. Box 656

Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 ^ (919) 256-2271 / FAX (919) 256-9816 ^

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SEA MEA Delivers Two

Workboat Davits

SEA MEA, Inc. delivered tw workboat davit systems to Consol dated Edison Co. of New York. Tfc davits were installed at Narrows an

Gowanus Gas Turbine Stations, an are currently used for the launchin and retrieving of workboats.

SEA MEA provided the desigr fabrication and installation of ai equipment.

The boat davit frame allows th boat to swing through it, from thi cradle to above the water. The swing ing of the boat is achieved by tw< hydraulic cylinders, while the lifting and the lowering of the boat ii achieved by a hydraulic winch. Twc floodlights provide a daylight bright- ness for night operation.

Each davit is approximately 17 feet high and 32 feet long, with an operating time of approximately 40 seconds and a safe working load of 8,000 lbs. SEA MEA also offers cus- tom-sized davits.

For information on the capabili- ties of SEA MEA, Inc.

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Reed's Nautical Almanac

Redesigned For 1993

London-based Thomas Reed Pub- lications Ltd., in cooperation with

Barnacle Marine Ltd., has opened a

U.S. corporate office in Boston. Bar- nacle will serve as the exclusive North

American distributor for all of Reed's marine titles, including Reed's Nau- tical Almanac. "The Almanac has been completely revised and rede- signed for 1993, with extensively il- lustrated harbor chartlets, area maps and weather fax stations," said

Jerald D. Knopf, who head's N.

American operations.

In addition, the company is offer- ing Reed's Nautical Companion free with a 1993 Almanac purchase. The

Companion contains practical infor- mation on celestial navigation, first aid and emergency repairs.

For more information on the Al- manac and the Companion,

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Auburn Offers Asbestos-

Free, High-Temp Textiles

Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. has a full line of asbestos-free, high-tem- perature textiles for use in welding protection, pipe lagging and high- temperature gasketing in new in- stallations as well as maintenance applications. The textiles are able to withstand temperatures from 650- to 3,000-degrees Fahrenheit and area available in woven, felted and knit- ted varieties. Tapes, cloth, tubing, rope, tadpole tapes, blankets/cur- tains, safety clothing and custom fab- ricated formats are available.

For more information,

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