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04/08/2010
BARTON LAUNCH ALL-NEW INTERACTIVE WEBSITE
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control and deck hardware, has announced the launch of its brand-new interactive website, which went live today at www.bartonmarine.com.
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01/06/2010
COST-EFFECTIVE WINCHES FROM BARTON MARINE
Barton Marine has introduced a range of composite winches which offer yacht owners a high quality, and extremely cost effective and lightweight alternative to standard aluminium winches.
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26/04/2010
BARTON APPOINTS NEW DISTRIBUTOR IN TURKEY
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control and deck hardware, has announced the appointment of HOOG Performance Sailing as their exclusive distributor in Turkey.
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02/03/2010
SEALINE CHOOSES BARTON TRAVELLER SYSTEM FOR SC35
Sealine International, one of the UK’s most successful luxury power boat builders, has chosen Barton Marine to develop a specially designed traveller system, based on its Size 0 travellers, for integration in the full length convertible roof system on the stunning SC35 from Sealine’s award-winning S-Series range of Sport Cruisers.
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07/01/2010
BARTON UNVEILS NEW SWIVEL BLOCK RANGE
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, is launching a new innovative range of Size ‘0’ Swivel Blocks at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show.
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07/01/2010
A NEW ‘STAND-UP’ BLOCK FROM BARTON MARINE
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, is launching its new ‘stand-up’ block at this year’s Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show.
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03/12/2009
BARTON LEND A HAND TO ‘BOATING ON A BUDGET’ CAMPAIGN
Barton Marine, one of the word’s leading manufacturers of marine deck hardware has lent their support to the RNLI lifeboat station in Burnham-on-Crouch which is trying to raise money for their boathouse appeal.
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17/11/2009
A NEW ‘STAND-UP’ BLOCK FROM BARTON MARINE
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, is displaying a new ‘stand-up’ block at this year’s METS.
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17/11/2009
BARTON TO UNVEIL NEW SWIVEL BLOCK RANGE AT METS 2009
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, will launch a new innovative range of Size ‘0’ Swivel Blocks at the METS 2009 Marine Trade Show in November.
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02/11/2009
BARTON TO UNVEIL NEW SWIVEL BLOCK RANGE AT LONDON
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, will launch a new innovative range of Size ‘0’ Swivel Blocks at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show in January.
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30/09/2009
BARTON ADDS TO RANGE WITH NEW SIZE 0 STAND UP BLOCK
Barton Marine, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, is adding to its already successful size 0 block range with the introduction of a stand up block, which will be available in a plain bearing and a ball bearing version.
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02/09/2009
BARTON’S BLOCKS GET A ‘BOOST’ FROM CADBURYS
Barton Marine, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, is currently making it’s screen debut on TV’s ‘Dave’ Channel where one of its popular sailing blocks appears in Cadbury’s latest Boost chocolate bar advert.
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24/07/2009
TEAM BARTON/NAVIMO CLAIM VICTORY AT 5TH MARINE INDUSTRY SAILING REGATTA
Barton Marine, one of the leading manufacturers of deck hardware joined forces with distributor Navimo to triumph in the 5th Marine Industry Sailing Regatta at the Solent on the 15th of July 2009.
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20/05/2009
SVAMA NAUTICA NAMED NEW ITALIAN DISTRIBUTOR FOR BARTON MARINE
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, is pleased to announce the appointment of Svama Nautica as the company’s new exclusive distributor in Italy.
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07/05/2009
HARDWARE INSTALLATION THE EASY WAY
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, has introduced its latest product installation guide.
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10/02/2009
CUSTOM FITTINGS FOR A SMART CATAMARAN
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware has designed a special range of blocks and cleats specifically for a unique and innovative new catamaran.
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09/01/2009
NEW 20MM BLOCK RANGE FROM BARTON MARINE
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, Barton Marine is presenting the new 20mm diameter block range at the London International Boat Show.
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09/01/2009
BARTON MARINE SHOWCASES NEW TRAVELLER SYSTEM FOR DINGHIES
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, Barton Marine is launching the new Dinghy Traveller System to the UK at the London International Boat Show.
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09/01/2009
BARTON INTRODUCES NEW BOOMSTRUT FOR DINGHY SAILORS
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, Barton Marine is introducing the new Barton Dinghy Boomstrut to the UK at the London International Boat Show.
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18/11/2008
60 YEARS OF BARTON MARINE
2008 marked the 60th year anniversary of Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware.
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18/11/2008
NEW 20MM BLOCK RANGE FROM BARTON MARINE
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, Barton Marine, is introducing the new 20mm diameter block range at this year's METS.
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17/11/2008
BARTON MARINE LAUNCHES NEW TRAVELLER SYSTEM FOR DINGHIES
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, Barton Marine is presenting the new Dinghy Traveller System at METS 2008.
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17/11/2008
BARTON INTRODUCES NEW BOOMSTRUT FOR DINGHY SAILORS AT METS 2008
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, Barton Marine, is introducing the Barton Dinghy Boomstrut at this year’s METS.
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30/10/2008
AWARD-WINNING CLAMSEAL FITTED ONBOARD OCEAN SAFETY LIFERAFT RANGE
The legendary ClamSeal™ continues to prove itself as an effective repair and safety device that is ideally suited for RIBs, inflatables and liferafts.
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15/10/2008
BARTON SPONSORED MIKE BROOKE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES CHARITY SAIL AROUND BRITAIN
Barton Marine sponsored British yachtsman Mike Brooke OBE has completed a twelve week sail around Britain to raise vital funds for research into Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA).
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13/10/2008
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FROM BARTON MARINE
For that perfect Christmas gift, the Barton Marine range includes a fantastic choice of products, all costing under £15* each.
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13/10/2008
LATEST DECK HARDWARE FROM BARTON MARINE AT METS 2008
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, Barton Marine will once again be displaying its popular range of sail equipment at METS.
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16/06/2008
BARTON EXTENDS DO 550 CLUTCH RANGE
Barton Marine extends its DO 550 clutch range with the introduction of its new double and triple line clutches.
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21/01/2008
THE FUEL WHISTLE – FILL UP WITH EASE
Sole European distributor, Barton Marine will be showcasing the Fuel Whistle on the Robert Lindemann KG stand at boot Düsseldorf for the first time.
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21/01/2008
BARTON PACKAGED TRAVELLER SYSTEM
Barton Marine’s range of Ball Bearing Packaged Traveller Systems will be on display at boot Düsseldorf for the first time.
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21/01/2008
TAKING CONTROL WITH BARTON BLOCKS ONBOARD
Robert Lindemann KG, German distributor of Barton deck hardware will be offering information on the comprehensive range of Barton blocks during boot Düsseldorf.
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18/01/2008
NEW BARTON CLUTCH AT BOOT DÜSSELDORF
Sole distributor of Barton deck hardware in Germany, Robert Lindemann KG will be introducing the new Barton DO550 Clutch to the German market at boot Düsseldorf.
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09/01/2008
THE FUEL WHISTLE – FILL UP WITH EASE
Sole European distributor, Barton Marine will be showcasing the Fuel Whistle at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show for the first time
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09/01/2008
TAKING CONTROL WITH BARTON BLOCKS ONBOARD
Visitors to the Barton Marine stand (N049B) during the Collins Stewart London Boat Show will be offered information on the comprehensive range of Barton blocks available.
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09/01/2008
BARTON INTRODUCES NEW CLUTCH AT LONDON BOAT SHOW
The Barton Marine stand (N049B) at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show 2008 will play host to the first UK public viewing of the new Barton DO550 Clutch.
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09/01/2008
BARTON PACKAGED TRAVELLER SYSTEM
Barton Marine’s range of Ball Bearing Packaged Traveller Systems will be on display at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show for the first time.
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15/11/2007
NEW BARTON CLUTCH AT LONDON BOAT SHOW
Barton Marine’s new DO550 Clutch for controlling halyards up to 12 mm will be presented to the UK public for the first time at London Boat Show 2008...
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13/11/2007
THE FUEL WHISTLE – FILL UP WITH EASE
The Fuel Whistle™ is a unique device that can help prevent accidental fuel spillage when re-fuelling boats.
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13/11/2007
SWOBBIT® LAUNCHES UK MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
Swobbit® Products of Guilford, Connecticut has opened a manufacturing and distribution facility in the United Kingdom...
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13/11/2007
BARTON PACKAGED TRAVELLER SYSTEM
Barton Marine’s range of Ball Bearing Packaged Traveller Systems will be on display at METS for the first time.
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13/11/2007
BARTON EXTENDS BACKSTAY TENSIONER BLOCK RANGE
Barton Marine is introducing two new blocks to its Backstay Tensioner Block range, which will be on display on stand 01.240 at METS 2007.
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13/11/2007
BARTON LAUNCHES NEW CLUTCH AT METS 2007
Barton Marine is launching its new DO550 Clutch for controlling halyards up to 12 mm at METS 2007.
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20/09/2007
BARTON MARINE WELCOMES NEW SALES MANAGER
To help with continuing growth and expansion, Barton Marine is pleased to welcome Christian Brewer to its team as General Sales Manager.
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04/04/2007
BARTON MARINE LAUNCHES PACKAGED TRAVELLER SYSTEMS
Barton Marine has launched a range of Ball Bearing Traveller Systems to provide customers with a complete traveller system kit in a box...
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01/03/2007
BARTON MARINE EXPANDS WORLDWIDE PRESENCE
Barton Marine, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, is expanding its worldwide presence with dealer appointments in Australia and South Africa.
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23/02/2007
BARTON’S DAVID COLEMAN RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
David Coleman, Managing Director of Barton Marine, was presented with the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award at the recent BBEx, Boating Business Exhibition, held in Bournemouth.
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31/01/2007
BARTON MARINE PURCHASES WINCHER TOOLING AND DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS
One of the UK’s leading deck hardware manufacturers, Barton Marine has purchased the tooling and distribution rights for the Wincher.
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05/12/2006
BARTON MARINE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS UNDER CURRENT OWNERSHIP
2006 marked the 20th anniversary of David Coleman purchasing RSJ Barton Ltd from founder Ron Barton.
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29/11/2006
BARTON BOOMSTRUT SELECTED FOR LATEST EMANUELE ROSSI YACHT DESIGN
Emanuele Rossi Yacht Design and Engineering has selected the Barton Boomstrut as a standard fitting on the new ERYD 30 day sailer.
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08/11/2006
BARTON REPORTS A SUCCESSFUL NAVIMO TRADE SHOW
Barton Marine returns from a very successful Navimo Trade Show...
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04/10/2006
BARTON SAIL CONTROL HARDWARE AT METS
Barton Marine, an exhibitor at METS for all 18 Shows to date, will once again have its team available to offer information on its complete range of deck hardware at stand 01.240 ...
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04/09/2006
BARTON EQUIPPED ‘ASSASSIN’ WINS RAMSGATE WEEK GOLD CUP 2006
Peter Jackson’s J39 ‘Assassin’ has recently won all six races in the IRC Series Class 1 of Ramsgate Week, before winning the highly respected Gold Cup...
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21/07/2006
BARTON OPENS IN USA
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of deck gear for sailing yachts, Barton Marine, has opened a warehouse and distribution center in Connecticut USA in a move to better service its growing share of the US market.
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28/06/2006
BARTON MARINE APPOINTS DISTRIBUTOR IN CANADA
Barton Marine, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, has appointed North West Marine Distributors to be responsible for the distribution of the Barton range throughout Canada.
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08/05/2006
BARTON LAUNCHES CRASH STOP RANGE FOR BALL BEARING GENOA CAR SYSTEM
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of deck hardware, Barton Marine has launched a range of Crash Stops to provide even more support in demanding sailing conditions.
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28/04/2006
BARTON TEAM WINS TOP POSITION IN 2006 MARINE INDUSTRY REGATTA
A Barton Marine team of sailors competed against 41 other teams onboard Sun Fast 37s in the 2006 Marine Industry Regatta...
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24/04/2006
PETTICROWS LTD SELECTS BARTON BOOMSTRUT FOR INSTALLATION ON DRAGON KEELBOATS
Barton Marine has been selected to supply its Boomstrut to Petticrows Ltd, a leading Dragon keelboat manufacturer in the United Kingdom.
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28/03/2006
BARTON UPGRADES SIZE 7 HIGH LOAD CRUISER BLOCK
Barton Marine, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware, has upgraded its range of Size 7 blocks designed for yachts up to 16 metres.
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02/03/2006
BARTON PRODUCTS GET NEW PACKAGING
Barton Marine is launching new packaging for its range of deck hardware, making it easier for customers to choose blocks, cams, tracks and winches off the shelf.
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23/02/2006
BARTON DIRECTOR AWARDED YOUNG BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Director of Barton Marine, Paul Botterill was awarded the prestigious accolade of ‘Young Business Person of the Year’ yesterday (Wednesday 22nd February) at the BBEx MTA awards in Bournemouth, Dorset.
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06/01/2006
CLAMSEAL™ REPAIR PRAISED BY OWNER
A RIB driver has praised the effectiveness of the Barton ClamSeal™ when used on his 7.5m Ribtec safety boat during the Bursledon regatta.
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06/01/2006
BARTON BOOMSTRUT FITTED ONBOARD THE NEW BÉNÉTEAU FIRST 34.7 YACHT
Barton Marine has won the contract to supply its Barton Boomstrut, as a standard fitting aboard the new Bénéteau First 34.7 yacht.
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06/01/2006
THE NEW BARTON LINE TAMER INTRODUCED AT LONDON BOAT SHOW 2006
The Barton Line Tamer is a new rope handling device, launched at METS 2005, which keeps ropes secure and tidy on a dinghy to a yacht or motorboat of any size. The Line Tamer will be on display at the London Boat Show on the Plastimo Stand N1207.
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14/11/2005
LEGENDARY CLAMSEAL™ PRICE IS LOWERED
Following a successful first year for the innovative ClamSeal™, Barton Marine has lowered its price to just £8.50 plus VAT.
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14/11/2005
BARTON GEAR ONBOARD FOR THE ALPHA GLOBAL CHALLENGE
On Friday 28th October, Adrian Flanagan set sail from Hamble Point Marina on his quest to become the first yachtsman to attempt a solo non-stop circumnavigation via the Polar Regions.
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14/11/2005
BARTON MARINE LAUNCHES NEW ROPE HANDLING DEVICE
Barton Marine will be introducing the Line Tamer, a new rope handling device for boat owners at METS 2005. Stray halyards and lines can be secured around the Barton Line Tamer...
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21/10/2005
BARTON MARINE BRINGS COMPLETE DECK GEAR TO METS
Barton Marine is one of the leading manufacturers of sail control hardware in the UK producing a range of over 1,000 products designed to endure heavy usage on cruising and racing yachts.
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12/08/2005
UPGRADED SNATCH BLOCKS FROM BARTON
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of deck gear for sailing yachts, Barton Marine, has upgraded its range of Snatch Blocks for yachts up to 14 metres.
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25/07/2005
BARTON BACK A GIANT KILLER
The appropriately named J39 “Assassin” took some impressive scalps at the IRC Championships in the Solent.
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02/06/2005
THE BARTON MAST SUPPORT FOR TRAVELLING DINGHIES
Normally associated with deck hardware for cruising and racing yachts, Barton Marine has introduced the innovative Barton Mast Support for sailing dinghies.
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