| GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. — February 12, 2009 — When MasterCraft had a bold new vision for their first twin-tip day yacht… When they needed glass products and glazing systems for their newest creation that lived up to their ideals of craftsmanship, innovation and the finest materials… When they wanted those items to have a sleek fit and refined finish, to whom did they turn? Well, for at least eight of their O.E.M. needs, they turned to Taylor Made Systems.
For the better part of the past year, Taylor Made’s engineers and staff enthusiastically supplied a world of marine glazing expertise and experience to MasterCraft’s New Product Development Team. The results are the following eight integral items for the 300:
1 — CrosCurve® Windshield with Arc-styled Wings
• Blue CrosCurve® (i.e. convex) glass
• Off centered walk-through door
• New front bottom framing system with stylish “frameless” look from outside of boat
• Arc-styled wings with…
• New custom top-extrusion profile (contoured to double as a grab handle)
• New custom bottom-extrusion profile for “frameless” look
• New Extreme Chrome two-part powder paint
• Wing slope/bend designed and engineered to nest seamlessly with arch
2 — Industry First! Glass “Bimini-style” Top
• Reflective dark blue glass that reduces heat/light transmittance
• Oval, welded aluminum framing system
• Creatively placed single radius glass to simulate a convex appearance
• New Extreme Chrome two-part powder paint
3 — Custom Designed Companionway Door
• Unique plex material with texture
• CNC etched logo in plex
• New Extreme Chrome two-part powder paint
4 — “Frameless” Hatch
• New design with no visible framing from the outside
• Dark blue glass (reduced heat/light transmittance)
5 — Skylights
• Dark blue glass (reduced heat/light transmittance)
• Custom designed shape
6 — Hull Windows
• Custom designed glass shape with notches for easy mounting
• To be made in dark blue tempered glass for future boats (show boat uses Plexiglass)
7 — Arch Styling
• In order to ensure proper integration with windshield, Taylor Made Systems’ Ryan Hoban (industrial designer) performed initial design and surface modeling of arch
• Unique interface with windshield
8 — Cupholder Parts
• Unique, CNC-cut plex material textured like Companionway Door
• Allowed for material theme to be consistent throughout boat
“It’s no secret that market conditions are difficult right now,” said Mike Oathout, vice president, sales and marketing, Taylor Made Systems. “Regardless, we work hard at developing new products and constantly improving existing ones — especially at times like these. It’s exciting for us when a company like MasterCraft comes along with an open mind and allows you to lay all of that hard work out on the table. They took a sincere interest in what we have to offer, and the results paid off for both companies. This boat has a bold, fresh design, to say the least. MasterCraft had the vision and knew what they wanted all the way. But I’d also like to think that Taylor Made’s product offerings and extensive experience were contributing factors to them achieving their goals.”
About Taylor Made Systems
A member of the Taylor Made Group, Inc.®, Taylor Made Systems is based in Gloversville, N.Y. Together with its partner companies, Trend Marine Products Ltd. and Water Bonnet Mfg., Inc., Taylor Made Systems is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine glazing systems and the acknowledged leader in framed-glass windshield technology for powerboats. Other marine product lines include hatches, doors, window systems, portlights and canvas boat tops. The company also supplies glass products for a variety of architectural, agricultural and industrial applications.
About Taylor Made Group
Headquartered in Gloversville, N.Y., the Taylor Made Group, Inc. has 100 years of experience as one of the recreational marine industry’s largest, most diversified suppliers to boatbuilders and the aftermarket. The Taylor Made Group includes Taylor Made Products, Taylor Made Systems, Taylorbrite LLC, Taylor Made Glass Systems, Taylor Made Overseas LLC, Trend Marine Products Ltd. and Water Bonnet Mfg., Inc. The Group operates 12 facilities in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. Employing more than 1,200 associates, its products are distributed through a worldwide distribution network.
For sales inquiries, contact Taylor Made Systems by phone, +1 518-773-0636 or by e-mail, tms@taylormarine.com. Visit our Website at www.taylormarine.com.
Taylor Made Systems
93 South Boulevard
Gloversville, NY 12078
P R E S S R E L E A S E
Contacts:
Mike Oathout
Taylor Made Systems
+1 518 773 0636
email: moathout@taylormarine.com
Mary Swetits
Rhodes Communications
+1 757 451 0602
email: jmswetits@rhodescomm.com
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