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2.06.2017
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Scale Model Purse Seine Test Tank

The video below shows what is going on under the water during a standard set with a purse seine net. Using the tank allows engineers and fisherman to see how the net responds to a certain set of forces. The tank can simulate currents at different levels in the water column. Being able to visualize how the net responds under water is crucial to developing and improving net designs.

 

 

Purse Seine nets are used in many different fisheries around the world to target such species as Salmon, Herring, Tuna, and […]

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30.07.2014
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UC Silver Netting Provides High Performance Solution for Multihull Trampolines

In 1998, NETS began to offer UC Silver Knotless Netting for multihull trampolines. Boat owners and designers around the world have found that our UC Silver is an excellent solution to users that are looking for high-performance open-mesh netting compared to traditional trampolines:

High Strength
Low Stretch
Good UV Resistance
Light Weight

Users range from recreational boaters, cruisers, to racing multi-hulls. Most recent notables are the competitors of the 33rd America’s Cup in 2010; the one-design AC45’s used in the America’s […]

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30.07.2014
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UC Silver Performs Beyond Expectations!

Increases Production and Reduces Fuel Consumption!!!

Fishermen’s Net & Supply in New Orleans reported earlier last week that one of their shrimp fishermen from Dulac, Louisiana was able to tow their UC Silver nets at 3 knots for the first time in their fishing history! This was accomplished by changing their traditional nets to UC Silver nets. By doing so they were able to increase their towing speed from 2.2 knots to 3 knots as well as reducing their RPM from 1300 to 950. Not only can they cover more ground thereby […]

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30.07.2014
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Mike Leary from the F/V American Heritage a Happy Customer with Gull Wing Doors!

His projected payoff for the 1.5 M Gull Wing Doors, with just fuel savings, will pay the doors off in 72 days fishing—cool!!

September 13:
“Mike writes, “Bob, I made another trip and with the instructions you sent me, had good luck with the doors, the savings will really come this winter when we fish for flounder in the deep water.
We fished 6 days and saved about 300 gallons of fuel which at $3.50 is a huge savings. The […]

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