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Welcome to Robust-MT Insiders, where we share what goes on behind the scenes at the company! In November, we attended the Traditional Ships Fair , and we brought back a lot of great experiences. Let's talk about them.
By: Yara Putker
The Traditional Ships Fair is a fair for enthusiasts, with the goal of keeping heritage and classic Dutch ships afloat. There are a few boats on display, but also plenty of parts, books (reference works), and maintenance materials. It's a small but incredibly enjoyable and friendly fair.
As a company, we were invited to exhibit our products here. We had to think about it for a while, as this trade show focuses on traditional shipping, and we're particularly passionate about cutting-edge electric motors. Ultimately, we went for it, and we don't regret it.
We were asked for two reasons: first, because we make electric propulsion systems, which allow us to return to sustainable, silent sailing without smelly diesel and gasoline. And second, our director, Remco, is on the board of the Sustainable Sailing Coalition .
However, we didn't want to be alone because we simply didn't have enough equipment. So we asked our partners Zuidwestersloep and Stille Boot to join us, and we shared a stand. We from Robust were there two of the three days. The first day was mainly older people, and on Sunday there were also families and young couples.
It was a really fun, small-scale fair with not only boat products but also food stands and a well-prepared meal for the participants on Sunday. There were also fun activities for children, and everyone was very enthusiastic and friendly.
The Hiswa is truly a sales fair where the product range is on display. You come there with a genuine interest in buying something. You might be there for a specific boat, or specific winches, or propellers. The Traditional Ships Fair is a show for enthusiasts where you can browse a few products but are primarily there to talk about boats. We personally prefer the Traditional Ships Fair to a large-scale fair like Hiswa.
Of course, I absolutely loved the Zuidwestersloep Tjotter, a traditional boat with a modern metal design and an electric motor that perfectly blends the two worlds. There was also a very nice boat, which I only discovered on the last day was a new plastic boat that looked very realistically like an old one. I also loved the fact that they had a woodworking area. There was nothing untoward about the show, and nothing that should be changed next year.
I actually think we were. The Traditional Ships Fair is about—logically speaking—traditional ships. We, on the other hand, aren't about tradition, but about the future.
Robust-MT Marine Technology BV is located in Monster on the edge of the water-rich Westland . Located in South Holland between Rotterdam and The Hague, but also near Delft and the North Sea. Our showroom and workshop are also located on a main waterway. We also have a berth on the Haringvliet, near Zeeland, where we can also arrange trial runs. We also work with a renowned yacht builder and shipyard in Woubrugge near Amsterdam and North Holland. This location also has its own port, a large crane as well as a heated and unheated warehouse. In summary, no matter how big or small your project is, we can provide you with the products and support you need.
Do you want to buy a new electric motor for your boat or, for example, convert an existing boat to electric propulsion? Everything you need to make your project a success is available in our webshop We offer the widest range in the Netherlands in the field of electric motors and drive systems for pleasure boating and at the best prices. We also distinguish ourselves through our own experiences with electrification of existing boats and therefore guarantee that your expensive purchase also leads to a positive experience. products on sale in our webshop , we post our own test reports in our blog page and we also offer complete sets of motor, battery and all additional required equipment. Our homepage also contains a number of reviews and ratings from satisfied customers, we would like to add your review here.
