The Natural Mat Company make specialist mattresses and bedding for yachts and are offering M-O-A members a special discount.
We have fitted one to Vouvray to replace the original foam that was becoming uncomfortable and has always been difficult to ventilate. Our new mattress uses natural latex and coir to provide extra comfort with self-ventilation. It fits beautifully, it is very comfortable, and allows good access to the locker below.
The Natural Mat Company already have a template for the Maxi 1100 forepeak (Ours was WITHOUT the removable in-fill), and new templates are easy to arrange. A discount of 7.5% is offered to M-O-A members by contacting
Mark @ naturalmat . com
and quoting “Maxi Owners Association”.
The Natural Mat Company is at 99 Talbot Road, London W11 2AT, tel 0207 985 0474 although their factory is at Topsham, near Exmouth, so we were able to save delivery charges as well by picking it up by boat at Exmouth Marina!
Helen and Chris W, Vouvray.
Marine Fire Safety Limited, of Chaldon Surrey are suppliers of fire protection equipment for all types of boats. Free advice and discounts are available to the Maxi Owners’ Association of up to 15% for Association Members only for the supply and/or fitting of new fire protection equipment.
Tel: 01737 642375 Fax: 01737-649906 Email:
info @ marinefiresafety . co . uk
Website: www.marinefiresafety.co.uk
“Sailing My Dream” the true story of a Maxi sailing round the world by Dick Allan. Copies are now only available in an A4 format with laminated covers at £16.95.
“Cry of the Heron” is £7.99 – a deeply moving novel set on the rivers and canals of late 18th century England about rivalry between 2 families of bargemen on the river Thames and the Wey.
Both can be obtained direct from Dr J.R.Allan, The Spinney, Parkside, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0JP or email Dick at
dickallan @ csma – netlink . co . uk
By way of a discount Dick will send them out post free (UK mainland only). Cheques made out to J.R.Allan.
Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson offer a 10% discount to M-O-A members who order IMRAY charts and publications or Admiralty leisure charts / portfolios DIRECTLY from them at in St Ives, Cambrideshire. Please note this discount does not apply to standard Admiralty Charts.
To claim your 10% discount you must (before you order) state you are a member of Maxi Owners Association and give the name of your boat and the name of the listed M-O-A member. Imray hold a list of current Boats/Members, so if you are a new member, then you should ensure we have updated Imray with your details. For web site orders, there is a facility to add a note, so please add your Boat Name and state you are a member of the Maxi Owners Association. They will then apply the discount to your order.
These are corrosion-resistant feathering propellers originating from New Zealand
Vecta Marine in the UK offer MOA Members’ 5% discount.
Tel: 01672 564456, Fax 01672 564602
Email: pollard @ vectamarine . com