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DeckHardware is proud to announce that after many years of friendship with the team at Sea-Sure, we will now officially distribute their range of marine products in the region.

Sea-Sure has built a strong reputation for innovation and quality in the sailing and marine industry, offering products that meet our standards of performance and reliability. This partnership marks an exciting step forward for DeckHardware as we continue to expand on the brands we distribute and deliver world-class solutions to sailors and marine enthusiasts across the region. As well as complementing our growing range of product suitable for Industrial applications.

“We’ve known the Sea-Sure team for many years and have always caught up when both at METSTRADE” said Mel Yeomans - DeckHardware. “Bringing their range to our customers is a natural progression and we’re excited to strengthen this relationship.”

“We are really looking forward to working with Mel and the team at DeckHardware” Said Daniel Henderson, Managing Director @ Sea Sure Ltd. “ We are excited to get our world leading dinghy transom products in front of the sailors in their region, as well as getting our growing industrial product range into businesses across Australia”.

The Sea-Sure range will be available through DeckHardware’s distribution network, ensuring easy access for retailers and end-users alike. This collaboration reinforces DeckHardware’s mission to provide premium products that enhance the sailing experience.

For more information about the Sea-Sure range please visit https://sea-sure.co.uk/ as we work to get all the products up on the DeckHardware website. Contact DeckHardware should you have any questions or are interested in the range.

 

We will be closing early on Christmas Eve at 2 pm. From 29th to 30th December, we will be open from 11 am to 2 pm. 

We will be closed from December 31st until January 4th, then resume our regular hours.  

We appreciate your understanding as we use the Summer Break to take a little time away from the Warehouse. Thank you!  We will be monitoring Emails and Live Chat Messages outside these hours for emergencies. 

A number of our Suppliers will be closed over the holiday period so please be aware it will take longer for us to get in non stock items.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful Stockists and customers using the brands we distribute. We love following all the action and this time of year there is plenty!

2025 has been one of our most interesting years since we purchased the company in 2006. We are still working behind the scenes on lots of updates to our website and product range.

Especially after Mel's trip to METS where she met up with the brands we represent as well as others in the industry.

As we approach 2026 and 20 years of owning DeckHardware next December we will enjoy a little time this holiday period away from the warehouse.  As small business owners, we don't get that chance often. - The Yeomans Family 

When it comes to Marine Suppliers we all head to METSTRADE in November held in Amsterdam for the biggest trade show globally.

The first round of the NSW Flying 11 States has been run at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. 

Barton's new product catalogue is now available to download. Discover the full Barton Marine range laid out in one comprehensive, easy to read booklet.

When it comes to boat windows and windows in a coastal environment with a nautical style, the types of windows used play a crucial role in ensuring safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

Allen have released their latest Catalogue with LOTS of new products! It is also great to open it up and see a photo of a 16ft Skiff as well as a photo of Locky's hands whilst working on an 18ft Skiff.

If you are looking to upgrade or replace the hardware on your Melges 15, it helps to know exactly which fittings you need and what their role is on the boat.

Snatch Blocks work by having an opening mechanism for the side cheek that allows easy insertion of a rope or cable.

MARELON is an extremely strong, marine-grade, polymer composite for long term use in all applications.

Create Customised Valves Manufactured To Fit Your Exact OEM Specs

• For Use Above or Below Waterline
• Exclusive Polymer Formulation That Will Never Corrode
• Can be Used with Any Hull Material
• Requires No Bonding Wires
• Immune to Lightning Strike Damage
• Saves Weight for Better Speed & Efficiency

MARELON products are ABYC compliant and can be used above and below the waterline.

Over 2400 different MARELON valve configurations are available, as well as thru-hulls, fittings, vented loops, water strainers, and other commonly used plumbing parts.

How To Spec Your Custom Pro Series™ Valve Part Number

Just select your desired Base, Body & Top style. Then enter the corresponding style number into the appropriate column of the product number sequence as shown in the examples.

Forespar’s popular Marelon® Pro Series™ valves are available in many custom configurations made to fit your exact specifications. Use this guide to determine the correct top, body and base components needed to fit your needs.

Select Valve Components for Your Custom Valve Using the Number Codes

Just select your desired Base, Body & Top style from the choices available. Then enter the corresponding style number into the appropriate column of the product number sequence table.

Base Options: The third digit in the six digit sequence indicates the base, or bottom of the valve. 

1 Flanged, seacock base with mushroom head buttress threaded thru-hull
2 Flanged, seacock base with a flush head buttress threaded thru-hull
3 Female NPSM threaded base
4 Straight barbed tailpipe
5 90 degree elbow barbed tailpipe
6 Flanged, seacock base with screened flush head buttress threaded thru-hull
7 Flanged, seacock base with screened mushroom head buttress threaded thru-hull
8 Black thru-hull (standard is white)
9 NEW - Extra long thru-hull (5-3/4” long)

 

Body Options: The fourth digit in the six digit sequence indicates the body, or middle section of the valve. 

1 Straight flow, single port with a thru-hull plug for use with our buttress thru-hulls
2 Double port, Y-valve with body barb opposite the handle with a thru-hull plug
3 Straight flow, single port with no thru-hull plug; only a flush cap on the handle
4 Double port, Y-valve with body barb opposite the handle with a flush cap on the handle
5 Double port “Dual Drain” with the body barb opposite the handle and a thru-hull plug
6 Double port “Dual Drain” with the body barb opposite the handle and flush cap handle

 

Top Options: The fifth digit in the six digit sequence indicates the top section of the valve. 

3 Female Threads
4 Straight Hose Barb Tailpipe
5 Low Profile 90 degree elbow hose barb.
6 Blank top only (used on very few configurations-with body 5 & 6 only)
7 NOT SHOWN - Female garden hose fitting (used only on engine flush-out valves-body #2 & 4)

 

Valve Size Options: The sixt digit indicates the valve size

 

The Difference Between Y-Valves and Dual Drain Valves

Y-Valve - Y-valves have 3 modes: Off, A-B connected, and B-C connected. They can be used to divert water between a head system, a holding tank, and fresh water or to send raw water from a single input to two separate outputs.

Dual Drain - Dual Drain valves have 2 modes: A-B-C connected, and off. They can be used to provide raw water to multiple systems, or discharge multiple systems with a single drain.

Optional Valve Modifiers Codes: Special valve modifications indicated at the end of the part number:
N - Specifies an NPSM straight threaded base for seacock valves, allowing the valve to be installed on a standard thru hull.
No thru hull or handle plug will be included on a valve with this option.
B - Specifies a BSP threaded base. (1” – 2”) No thru-hull or handle plug is provided.
C - Specifies a chromed mushroom head buttress thread thru-hull.
L - The top elbow needs to face left. (From the point of view looking at the top of the valve, with the handle facing 'down'.
R - The top elbow needs to face right.
E - Specifies the valve is to be used with an ROV electric motor. (OEM only)
V - Specifies an anti-venturi style thru hull to be paired with the valve. Does not include thru-hull plug.
K - Specifies a handle lock-off plate to satisfy USCG requirements, usable with standard padlocks. (Only available on 1" & 2" sizes)
Z - Specifies a Large Speed Scoop. (Only available on 1-1/2” & 2” valve sizes)

 

Choosing what you require can be complicated due to the many options available.  Forespar have some great Catalogues and Tech sheets to help make the process easier.