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Aug 21 2009 Production of Martin 16 Re-Launches
Platinum Marine Services Ltd. is happy to announce the start up production of the Martin 16 sailboat www.martin16.com. After a devastating fire three years ago destroyed the plant that previously built the Martin 16, new moulds have been fabricated and the first two new Martin 16s are nearing completion. Platinum Marine Services Ltd. ( www.plantinummarineservices.com) of
Richmond
,
BC
, is the new manufacturer and is a high-quality boat-builder that is incorporating some of the latest production methods into the Martin 16.
Two boats will be at Mobility Cup 2009 in
Toronto
in August ( www.mobilitycup.com). One new boat will be used in the competition with the other on display.
Pricing for the boats is still to be announced.
Martin 16 Sailing Inc. is affiliated with the Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation, based in
Vancouver
. Sam Sullivan, who founded the Disabled Sailing Association of BC and Mobility Cup, partnered with Don Martin to design the Martin 16 with the goal of making it the most accessible, most durable, safest and keenest sailing vessel for people with disabilities. Don is still serving in an advisory capacity as we move through the startup of reconstruction.
With 140 boats built to date we are ready to accept your order to build one of the next 100-plus boats. To reserve your position in the build sequence, please call or email us. We’d be pleased to answer all of your questions. sales@martin16.com
The Martin 16 is a proven winner. Our prime market continues to be organizations offering top-quality sailing programs for people with a wide range of disabilities. We will do all we can to help organizations and individuals acquire replacement boats and add to their fleets with the end goal being that more and more people with disabilities can experience the freedom and independence associated with sailing.
Stephen Hunter
Martin 16 Sailing Inc
Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation
604.688.6464 ext 132
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