How do I replace a handle on an old opening hood? Where can you find the protection of a compass that is no longer manufactured? How can you avoid replacing an entire reel when just one guard is broken? Harry Cohen-Skalli is launching a service that should help boaters: the production of parts on demand.
It all started when technology enthusiast Harry invested in a 3D printer to repair his Harken rewinder. Indeed, the piece still exists at the distributor of this American brand, but to bring it from the United States takes too much time, which may be a missed season. In addition, Harry had noticed that its slightly small diameter trapped the bump and caused it to break. So he decides to redesign and manufacture it. For 5 years, his new piece has been in place without any sign of fatigue..
An adaptable shelf support
Soon his pontoon neighbors came to ask him for services. For one bonnet handle, for the other a small engine part or hinge. "Being a yachtsman, I can see what the coins will be used for. I wouldn't make a chainplate or anything. I wouldn't take a chance on safety parts," says Harry. With charged fibres, it can gain strength. Thus, he replaced a stainless steel finger on his windlass with a new one made by himself.
The Harken reel design
With the increase in demand, Harry decided to offer this service to all boaters. You need a part to replace another one, Harry draws it for you in 3D and you make it. Either you send him the broken piece so that he can regain the ribs, or you make your own measurements. The piece comes back by return mail.
A handle for an opening porthole
A good solution? In any case a solution that should allow many users to regain the use of their boat.
