Question: I’m repowering my boat and my mechanic suggested I use a tapered coupling instead of a traditional split coupling. What’s the difference between the two, and why is an RE Thomas tapered coupling better? When it comes to inboard powered boats, the propeller shaft coupling plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient transfer … Read more
When it comes to sailboats, having a reliable and high-quality propeller shaft is crucial for smooth sailing and optimal performance. If you own a Beneteau sailboat (or similar European sailboat) and are in need of a new propeller shaft, it is essential to choose the right one to ensure safe and efficient navigation. In this … Read more
R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware is pleased to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at this year’s Commercial Marine Expo in Providence, RI. The Commercial Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine trade show on the East Coast targeting a variety of maritime related businesses including commercial fishing boat operators, tug boat and tow boat operators, passenger … Read more
Hancock, ME – The Canadian Coast Guard has selected Piranha Dual Line Cutters for its newest fleet of 62ft “Bay Class” search and rescue (SAR) lifeboats currently under construction at Hike Metal Products in Wheatley, Ontario. The line cutters, designed and manufactured by R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware in Hancock, ME, are engineered to install easily … Read more
Bath, ME – There was a great turnout this year at the seventh annual Maine Built Boats Global Outreach Conference. Hosted at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, ME, the conference brought together over 100 boat building professionals and students for networking, collaboration, idea sharing, and learning with a focus on the promotion and branding … Read more
Do you need a custom bronze stuffing box, stern bearing, or a heavy duty rudder port for your older wooden or fiberglass boat? If so, R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware specializes in manufacturing custom bronze running gear. Whether you need an odd sized stuffing box, rudder port, dripless shaft seal, or an oval bronze stern bearing, … Read more
R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware has released a new 4” bronze deck plate to complement its award winning line of heavy duty marine deck plates and hatches. The 4” bronze deck plate features the same durable design as the 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12” models and are the perfect size for gaining access to below deck … Read more
R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware, Inc. is excited about the launch of our new website. We’ve added many new features to the website which should help provide you with more information on picking the right marine hardware and running gear components for your boat. We’ve also released a new catalog that is available for download on … Read more
We’re happy to announce that R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware’s heavy duty bronze deck plates were recognized as one of the year’s best new products in the January 2018 edition of National Fisherman Magazine. While our heavy duty deck plates have already proven themselves to be durable and effective, especially in commercial vessel applications, it’s nice … Read more