WHAT THE JUDGES SAID

Find out what DAME award chairman of the jury, Kim Hollamby, had to say about this years winners, including…
• His favourite products
• What he thinks of the British entries
• Judging criteria
• Top tips for those planning to enter in 2008

'We reward companies that produce great designs, not just in terms of functionality but aesthetics…’

Click here to listen to Kim Hollamby

OVERALL WINNER: Lewmar OneTouch winch handle

What the judges said:
'The Lewmar OneTouch winch handle won the tough contest thanks to its extremely clever rethinking of a piece of equipment whose formulaic design most people take for granted… Elegant in concept, aesthetically pleasing, strong on detail design, well executed, effective and a great step forward – it ticked all of the essential DAME boxes and is therefore a very worthy winner.'
Tel: 02392 471841
Web: www.lewmar.com

Click here to listen to Phil Atfield of Lewmar

MARINA EQUIPMENT: Edson pump-out nozzle

What the judges said:
'Pumping out a holding tank can be a potentially messy business but the simple refinement of a neoprene skirt on the Suction Pump-out Nozzle promises to prevent embarrassment for the operator.'
Find out more at www.edsonmarine.com

Click here to listen to Ed Stiess of Edson

INTERIOR: WAECO Coolmatic CR Compressor refrigerators

What the judges said:
'Leisure marine galley equipment is often poorly designed and so the development of the Coolmatic CR compressor refrigerators range is particularly welcome. These units offer several clever design touches including a lock to allow the cabinet to ventilate when not in use and a very positive latching mechanism.'
Web: www.waeco.com

Click here to listen to Thomas Feld, sales director of WAECO

MACHINERY: Seatorque Control Enclosed shaft system

What the judges said:
'The enclosed shaft system offers a completely integrated propeller to gearbox solution with low mechanical losses that breaks new ground. A non-rotating, oil-filled, outer casing to the shaft eliminates the need for cutless bearings and shaft seals. The system has a bearing to transmit thrust loads to the hull and it can incorporate a variety of flexible couplings.'
Web: www.seatorque.com

Click here to listen to Jana Stopler, vice president of Seatorque Control Systems

ELECTRONICS: Tracvision M3 Marine Satellite TV System

What the judges said:
''This unit brings fully stabilised satellite television reception to a much broader range of boats thanks to an extremely compact size made possible by redesigning key components.'
Web: www.kvh.com

Click here to listed to Mads Bjerre-Peterson, MD of KVH

INNOVATION: Travel electric engine

What the judges said:
'Imagine if you could have an electric outboard for your tender that had a self-contained battery and weighed less than an equivalent internal combustion engine. Imagine no longer… The Travel uses lithium manganese battery technology in a waterproof housing that strangely mimics the engine cowling of a conventional outboard. However, that’s where any resemblance ceases for this futuristic creation that packs down into a neat carry bag. This could be the product to kick-start a broader interest in electric propulsion for small tenders and inland waterway launches. The jury looks forward to seeing more developments from this company.'
Web: www.torqeedo.com

Click here to listen to Dr Christoph Ballin, inventor and managing partner of the Travel engine.