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Can't find a cover for your boat?
We can make you one.
Simply download the Made to Measure Form Click Here To Download Form or click on the image above.
Carefully take the necessary measurements from your boat and complete the form. This is easiest done with 2 people and 2 tape measures, fix one tape from transom to bow along the centreline, then 2 people holding the tape measure the beam every 300mm
Then email or post the completed form back to us and we will supply you...
Covering Your Boat
Your boat is liable to sit on shore for more time than it is actually used - unless you are very lucky! And it’s care and storage should be of great importance. So our boats need to be protected from the elements:
A snug fitting, well secured boat cover will obviously protect your boat from the UV light, rain, etc.
It will also keep other matter out, such as leaves, sand, bird droppings etc., and pollutants in the atmosphere.
It must be well secure and snug since a...
Which boat cover design and fabric type is best for you and your dinghy?
Choose Your Fabric
The Benefits of a Breathable Boat Cover:
A breathable boat cover will reduce the damp environment inside the boat, which over a period of time could lead to the wood or GRP absorbing water and putting weight onto the boat. On wooden boats a damp interior can also shorten the life of the varnish.
Non Breathable PVC Coated Polyester
High quality, hard wearing, non shrinking, blue PVC Coated Polyester is...
A prop guard will protect your propeller from damage and protect you from your propeller. Below you will find some information from our prop guard manufacturer.
How Does the Prop Guard Work?
Prop Guard® is made to surround the propeller like a nozzle. This designed nozzle action moves water with a controlled directional force which gives the boat improved handling and more power. This nozzle action is accomplished with no moving parts to adjust or replace. Whether you have an outboard or stern dri...
Over the decades TridentUK has built a really strong team with extensive experience and skills sets allowing a superior and diverse offering of products.
From the factory to the workshop, sail loft to the office have you ever wondered who is behind the TridentUK brand?
Allow us to introduce Team Trident....
David
AKA Dave, DG or The other Dave.
It is difficult to introduce David without Jackie as they tend to come as a pair. They are, however, quite different characters, often seen agre...
Painting a Mirror Dinghy
As repetitious as it may sound the trick to painting and a good finish is all in the preparation.
For best results paint indoors in a dust free environment, in temperatures above 15°C but not in direct sunshine or heat and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Clean the boat thoroughly and remove any loose or flaking paint and make sure the wood is in sound condition, dry & rot free.
Remove any hardware from the boat that you can, the more you can remove the better...
If you’ve found this page because you are looking to make some sense of what an ILCA or Laser is or what is class legal or not then I’ll try and put your mind at rest.
In 1971 the Laser dinghy was unveiled and has become the most successful dinghy in history with over 200, 000 boats around the world and to cut a long complicated story short in 2019 there was a falling out between various involved parties with the class association taking control of the class and finding new boat builders. In this ta...
