France’s famous and respected multihull builder Catana has signed a new three year contract with Swedish yacht equipment manufacturer Rutgerson as exclusive supplier of portlights, hatches, blocks and other deck hardware for all models in their award-winning Bali Catamaran range. Bali Catamarans is a product of France’s famous and respected multihull builder Catana Group, a legendary …
19 June 2018
Rutgerson Official Partner in GKSS Match Cup Sweden
Yacht equipment manufacturer Rutgerson Marin announces partnership with GKSS Match Cup Sweden, one of Scandinavia’s largest public sport events. GKSS Match Cup Sweden is the highlight of the World Match Cup Tour, an international sailing event where the best match racing teams battle against each other as they have done over the past 24 years. …
01 June 2018
Rutgerson Sponsors World Leading Sailing Podcast
Swedish yacht equipment manufacturer Rutgerson has signed on as “Presenting Sponsor” of the popular sailing podcast On the Wind, produced and hosted by proffessional sailor Andy Schell who this summer will test some of Rutgerson’s latest products in an Arctic Expedition. On the Wind is the world’s largest sailing podcast, based on one-hour long informal …
28 May 2018
Rutgerson Plain Bearing Blocks Relaunched under New Name
Swedish yacht equipment manufacturer Rutgerson is relaunching its popular plain bearing block range in composite under new name: The RAW Block. “This is a strong reliable range of blocks without any extra fuzz, which makes RAW a good name”, says managing director Charlotte Rutgerson. Rutgerson’s well-proven plain bearing blocks have sides made of a high-tech …
10 April 2018
Podcast interview with Göran Rutgerson
Göran Rutgerson, the Swedish Founder and Chairman of Rutgerson Marin, has been interviewed for the popular sailing podcast On The Wind. In the one hour long episode Göran tells scattered pieces from his adventurous life as a professional sailor, inventor and entrepreneur in the marine equipment business. On the Wind is an informal audio show …
04 April 2018
Rutgerson expands production of yacht equipment in Sweden
When the competitors move production to low-cost countries, yacht equipment manufacturer Rutgerson continues to invest in automation and advanced machining technology in Sweden. “We see many advantages of keeping our production here in Sweden”, says Carl-William Rutgerson. “By keeping all our production in-house, we have full control of the quality throughout the production process. It …
13 March 2018
Rutgerson gets local school kids into sailing
A few days each semester all children at the primary school in the small Swedish town of Marstrand leave their class rooms to get out on the water and learn about sailing and boat life. A unique school program sponsored by Rutgerson and implemented by the local sailing club. Rutgerson’s home town, the pretty little town …
14 January 2018
Rutgerson’s products tested in nonstop sail around the world
Swedish yacht equipment manufacturer Rutgerson teams up with Anders Eriksson, who 2018/2019 will attempt to become the first Swede to sail solo nonstop around the world. “This is a unique opportunity for us to test our products in heavy conditions”, says Rutgerson’s Technical Manager Ludvig Hammarberg. Rutgerson, one of the world’s leading yacht equipment manufacturer, …
16 November 2017
Batten receptacles for boats up to 90 feet
The 1622 is the latest addition to Rutgerson’s innovative batten receptacle range, and the largest so far – suitable for boats up to 90ft monohull and 80ft multihull. With the same user-friendly push-button function as the smaller versions no tools are required to open the lid. The batten tensioning can easily be adjusted up to …
13 November 2017
New assortment of high-quality Low Friction Rings
A complete assortment of high-quality low friction rings from Swedish marine equipment manufacturer Rutgerson has been introduced on the marine market. They come in four different sizes and are made of high strength aluminum with a durable and low friction hard coat anodising in black. “These rings are extremely resistant and strong, need no maintenance …
Popular ROC Block now available with unique Ball-joint Stand-up
PRESS RELEASE: 13 November 2017 A completely unique ball-joint stand-up solution for Rutgerson’s ROC Blocks is one of the new Swedish innovations being launched at METSTRADE in Amsterdam this week. “It is the lowest stand-up solution on the market”, says MD Charlotte Rutgerson. The new ball-joint stand-up from Rutgerson is equally strong in all directions. …
31 August 2017
Popular premiere for Rutgerson Open House
Almost 400 people took the opportunity to visit the very first Rutgerson Open House for a factory tour during Marstrand Boat Show 25th-27th of August. – All visitors were very curious and positive. Many told us they did not know that we produce our products right here in Marstrand. Some even said the factory tour …