S.A.F.E. is a new hi-low stern platform for boats powered by outboard engines whose system was designed by J&J Design and whose lifting mechanism was developed by Opacmare. S.A.F.E. was unveiled at the latest edition of METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam.
S.A.F.E. creates a full-beam private beach on the aft end of the boat, allowing an easy and safe access to the water. Thanks to the patented electro-hydraulic lifting mechanism the platform can be adjusted on three different levels:
- LOW: When the boat is at the anchor, the platform upper face is approximately 10cm underwater level
- RIDE: When the boat is sailing the platform is levelled with the cockpit
- HIGH: To allow the engines to be trimmed out
S.A.F.E. is synchronized with the outboard trim system of the outboard engines:
- When the platform is under water the engines cannot be started
- When the engines are running the platform cannot be lowered
- When the platform is in HIGH configuration, engines can be trimmed up
The system is suitable both for monohulls and catamarans up to 50ft with single/double/triple/quad engines.
The major benefits and features are shown in the promotional video:
- Complete safety from propeller danger.
- Easy water access: children and elderly come easy in and out of the water without the need of the bathing ladder
- Easy and safe dock access on high position: platform on level with the pontoon
- Small tender and water toys can be easily lifted out of the water and stored on the platform
- Deck area increased up to 30%
- Private island area at the stern
- Stabilization of boat at rest with the platform in the lower position
- Better protection of outboard engines during docking
- Improved sport-fishing ability: walk-around at the stern
- Joystick manoeuvring preserved
- Deck access steps integrated with the system (self-adjusting)
- Emergency engine kick-up function preserved by a dedicated hatch in the platform
- Propeller check/clean/change possibility
- Smartphone remote activation
Ljubljana-based J&J Design studio is a leading company in the production of power- and sailboat designs. Turin-based Opacmare is the world leader in yacht/superyacht deck components.
Contacts
Japec Jakopin, J&J Design
e-mail: japec@jnj.design
mobile: +386 40 67 10 01
Roberto Sacco, Opacmare
e-mail: roberto.sacco@opacmare.it
mobile: +39335 6274140.
