Discover marine insights and firsts from Alumax

Delve into the world of Alumax with our message page. Here you will find press releases, valuable information, maintenance tips for aluminum boats and exciting articles. Read the latest scoops and share in our marine knowledge. Learn, discover and stay informed!

Taking care of batteries

We distinguish between batteries for electric boating and starter batteries for inboard/outboard engines. Both variants are discussed below.  Electric boating With your electric boat you are 100% future proof but, your batteries doe need a little TLC. In the winter you have 2 options to store you battery pack: Lithium

Anode: the guardian angel of your boat

Your aluminum boat is susceptible to metal particles in the water. Because aluminum is also a metal, it can collide with each other, causing an electrical reaction. This elctrolytic corrosion (also called pitting corrosion) can cause holes in your boat. An anode is a small block that you attach to

Is your boat ready to go?

We don’t know about you, but we are already starting to get the boating jitters again. Hup, boat out of the storage (or tarpaulin off) and off you go… Hold on, first a few things! Before you start enjoying the beautiful weather on Dutch – or foreign waters, there are

How do I clean my Sunbrella cushion set?

Do you have a stain in your cushion set and don’t know how to get it out? Don’t just go to work with all kinds of agents! Below you’ll find a step-by-step plan for different cleanings. Cleaning a stain Using a spray bottle, spray a light mist of mild soap

Keep your Sunbrella cushion set looking good

Want to keep your Sunbrella cushion set as good as new for a long time? One of the best ways is to spray the fabric monthly with clean water. This prevents dirt from soaking into the fabric and reduces the need for thorough cleaning. Below some more tips to keep

Sailing is something you do together

Do you know the rules of sailing and what good seamanship is? On the water you are never alone, sailing is something you do together. You will find water sports enthusiasts, recreational sailors, inland waterway skippers and/or other professional skippers. The website varendoejesamen.nl gives you everything you need for a

Ultimate joy with an electric boat

We see electrical developments increase more and more on the water. For example, there are more and more areas where you are no longer allowed to sail with a combustion engine, but only with an electric boat. Municipalities, such as Amsterdam and Utrecht, are now, or will be in the

The benefits of aluminum

Why an aluminium boat? Compared  to polyester boats, aluminum boats are more durable, easier to repair and adapt to the wishes of the customer/owner and also non-flammable. An aluminum boat does not rust and has a high residual value. Faster Aluminum has a better strength-to-weight ratio than most other shipbuilding

Alumax Trial days 2020

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, we will organising the Alumax Trial Days in the harbour of Meppel. If you would like to experience one of our boats and get more information about it, these Trail Sailing Days are ideally suited for that. The following boats will be available:

We want to say a few words…

From Friday, July 17 to Monday, August 10, we will be celebrating a vacation. We look back on a very special spring in which our country was hit by the Corona pandemic. This had major consequences for our company… It was only recently that we were suddenly turned away from