News Archive
Morris Yachts’ M52 Wins Bristol Award
January 08, 2010
Morris Yachts’ M52 won Cruising World Magazine’s Boat of the Year Bristol Award. This award is rarely given out and is only given to boats that do not fit the typical BOTY categories, but should be recognized for exceeding expectations and demands. The M52 has an Offshore Spars’ carbon fiber mast.
http://www.morrisyachts.com/The-Morris-M52
Manufacturing Video
November 14, 2009
View a brief video on the Offshore Spars’ manufacturing process, equipment, and facilities.
Furling Booms
November 06, 2009
Carbon fiber furling booms designed and manufactured by Offshore Spars will now be offered for yachts 50’ and up. We have combined the very popular detailing of our Park Avenue boom with new furling motor technology to produce the most technically advanced furling boom on the market.
The boom shape is the same tapered “V” shape as our extremely popular Park Avenue booms.
The furling mandrel uses a simple lug and swivel connection to the mast avoiding penetrations to the mast wall for mandrel support.
The furling motor is contained in the inboard end of the carbon fiber furling mandrel. The motor is offered in either electric or hydraulic power. The inboard boom end is open to allow the mainsail luff to roll evenly, unencumbered by an inboard bulkhead.
A large internal cavity below the furling floor allows for internal mainsheet, preventer, cockpit lights or hydraulic mainsheet cylinder.
The outboard end features a spherical roller bearing that will support the mandrel in four axis.
For more information on the Offshore Spars’ Furling boom, please visit our Furling Boom page.
Tom Blomgren Joins Board
July 03, 2009
Tom Blomgren has recently accepted a position on the Oy Offshore Spars Ab Board of Directors. As the former Sales Director at Nautor’s Swan, he will bring a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the Board.