by Kevin Milne | Oct 18, 2021 | News |
In a historic first, a camera-equipped ocean drone that uses MarsKeel’s unique lead ballast system has captured footage from inside a hurricane. On September 30, US scientists piloted the autonomous vehicle called Saildrone into a Category 4 hurricane in the...
by Kevin Milne | Sep 9, 2020 | News |
In 1977, Barry dreamed to design a sailing yacht he wanted. At the time, he had SV Seminole (which he built) anchored off the river mouth in Tahiti, and she was a very loved vessel. But human nature takes hold with most of us and we all fantasize about something...
by Kevin Milne | Dec 12, 2023 | News |
MarsKeel Technology is here to help you. We supply ballast in a vast array of forms and weights. From custom molded parts to standard ingots and bricks, we offer it all to you. We serve the commercial, naval, and private marine industries. MarsKeel can coat the...
by Kevin Milne | Apr 27, 2020 | News |
MarsKeel Technology is proud to have provided two new Maid of the Mist vessels with 62,400 lbs of 2” x 4” x 8” custom cast rectangular lead bricks, with each brick weighing 26 lbs. The weight was important because the ballast had to be installed by hand. The shape was...
by Kevin Milne | Apr 27, 2020 | News |
Maine’s First Vessel This was a ballast project for a reproduction of the 1607 “Virginia”. She was the first vessel made in Maine. The ballast required for the reproduction was made in 6 custom cast lead sections. The total weight of the project was approximately...
by Kevin Milne | Oct 13, 2022 | News |
Do I need to replace the keel bolts? Why? This is why. Safety. The entire reason that a bolt needs to be replaced is safety. A corroded bolt can impact the safety of the boat and those on board. MarsKeel Technology has developed a proven and cost-effective methodology...
