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YOUR HULL

DESIGN SYSTEM

HAS JUST

BECOME AN

ENDANGERED

SPECIES

WHETHER YOU ARE USING the time-honored battens and splines or the latest computerized system from our competitors, your hull design system is now obsolete. But don't just take our word for it, ask the competition. Can they cut a bow thruster tunnel into a hull? Or change hull shape and have the thruster intersection update instantly and automatically? Can they display shaded, rendered models with up to 16.7 million colors on industry standard software? Can they support virtually any PC-compatible graphics adaptor, printer or plotter?

We can. Ask us for your free demo disks on AutoSHIP for Windows™ and your free catalog on our hull design, hydrostatics, ship construc- tion, resistance & propulsion and ship-board systems software.

Windows™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 3-D Studio™ is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc. a u t o s h i p

Systems Corporation 403 - 611 Alexander Street

Vancouver, Canada V6A 1E1

Ph: (604) 254-4171 Fx: (604) 254-5171

This is our new AutoSHIP for

Windows™ program. We started with NURBS curves and surfaces, the high-end CAD standard.

Then we added new extensions to NURBS to allow extruded, rotated, blended and developable surfaces. Curves may be embedded on surfaces or even other curves. Any edge of a surface may be attached to a curve or anothersurface. Change the hull shape and have the deck, cabin, keel, even thrusters and moonpools adjust automatically.

AutoSHIP for Windows™ exports to AutoHYDRO, AutoSHIP

BUILDER, AutoPLATE, our nesting and NC cutting programs, DXF,

IGES, 3-D Studio™ and other major programs.

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ELECTRONICS UPDATE

Navico's AXIS line of handheld waterproof VHF radios.

AXIS Submersible Radios From Navico (formerly Coastdesign Inc.)

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Navico has introduced AXIS, a line of sub- mersible handheld VHF radios. AXIS radios are built to deliver reliable VHF communications in conditions that render regular handheld VHF radios inoperative.

The AXIS models share innovative design fea- tures such as a cast magnesium alloy chassis and case manufactured from an engineering grade polyester/polycarbonate alloy. The case is sealed using stainless steel fasteners combined with an advanced single plane seal system for water- proofing.

Battery packs are designed to the same stan- dards. Mounted in an enshrouded receptacle, the battery incorporates a molded thermoplastic shock-absorbing boot. A single point antenna connection is carved from a single block of stain- less steel to ensure the watertight integrity of this critical connection. The shape of AXIS is designed to permit the operation of the radio with one hand, even wearing gloves. Encased in this housing is a five-watt radio with high-standard transmission and reception specifications. With an audio system reportedly twice as powerful as conventional handhelds, AXIS radios can be used in situations that would overwhelm other radios.

All AXIS radios must pass GMDSS tests for shock resistance and waterproofing. The radio is dropped twice on each of its faces from a height of one meter onto a hard surface, then submerged to a depth of one meter in water 60 degrees colder than the operating radio and left for one hour.

There was reportedly no moisture intrusion. The company also claims the case is impervious to fuel oil and other chemicals.

Five AXIS models, including two GMDSS- approved units, are available. A full range of accessories, including waterproof speaker/mikes and headsets, rapid chargers, floatation devices, lanyards, and holsters, is available.

AXIS has attracted interest from commercial and military organizations including the Royal

English Navy, which Navico supplied with 781

AXIS radios.

For more information on Navico products,

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Technological advances. Flawless design. Exceptional quality. Over 35 years of experience. Built in the U.S.A. for the Police, Navy, Coast Guard, Rescue Missions,

Safety Organizations and Off-shore Oil companies. All combined make Wiliard Marine the country's largest

Established 1956 manufacturer of Rigid Inflatable Boats.

WILLARD MARINE, INC., 1250 N. Grove Street, Anaheim, CA 92806-2114, USA.

Phone 714/666-2150. Fax 714/632-8136. 54 Circle 265 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News