Outhill copies..

[tcwozere]

I've just listed my Outhill Jockey seat on ebay, and when I went to the Outhill site for the measurements I noticed they were carrying a warning about product copies by some established names..(link.) Whatever happened to the copyright law, or doesn't it exist in boatbuilding??

[Kernow Buoy]

Whoa...
They've certainly named names!

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by tcwozere

Whatever happened to the copyright law, or doesn't it exist in boatbuilding??

Leeway would probably be the man to ask, I'd be interested to hear his views on the subject!

[Rogue Wave]

I think copyright only exists with a GRP product if the splash (copied Item) will not fit into the original mould. So all you have to do is stretch it widthways a little bit or maybe put a little fin on the rear and you haven't violated copyright law. It's also an expensive thing to enforce and it happens a fair bit.
The ethical situation is up to oneself I guess

[codprawn]

Thats the whole problem with designs and patents etc - they often aren't worth the paper they are written on - what it really comes down to in the end is who can pay for the biggest legal team.

As Rogue says - a few minor changes are often all you need.

[Jono Garton]

I dont think the copy right laws stand with Solent and Humber with Outhill

I belive the pure fact that Humber and Solent put Fiberglass in to their consoles and outhill just use kleenex tisues would be the main issue.

[Kernow Buoy]

[QUOTE=Jono Garton
I belive the pure fact that Humber and Solent put Fiberglass in to their consoles and outhill just use kleenex tisues would be the main issue. [/QUOTE

[tcwozere]

ok, I understand the general concept that it would have to be an exact replica to be regarded as a copy.. So, for Outhill to name the copiers, then they must regard them as exact copies, otherwise the companies named would ask for their removal from the list..

Originally Posted by Jono Garton

I belive the pure fact that Humber and Solent put Fiberglass in to their consoles and outhill just use kleenex tisues would be the main issue.

Apart from the orange ones..

[ADS]

I must admit I think Outhill consoles are abit over priced and over rated. They do look nice I guess, but there are cheaper alternatives such as those made by leeway that do job just as well. Im not sure outhill consoles are good value for money, mine is only a couple of years old and now has all sorts of crazing on it, and it was probably £600+

Alex

[Searider]

I had an orange one on my Searider - after 6 years the colour was very blotchy.

I don't think they do orange any more?