Some years ago Kato’s custom fabricating division started making arches. The criteria was that the arches should be; (a) aesthetically pleasing, (b) strong, functional and made from stainless steel, and (c) finished to Kato’s usual high standards.

Soon we found ourselves making the arches for the same boat models repeatedly and we started taking jigs from the arches where we felt they might become popular. This allows us to make an arch for a boat located away from our area. A typical example is the Beneteau 50 – we have made an even dozen arches for this model!

All our arches are designed with the ability to lift dinghies in mind. They are all welded construction – no joining sleeves or similar. We have a huge number of options available, and because the arches are built to order we can accommodate most special requests.

In order to make an arch for a boat that we have no information on, we must have the boat locally in Annapolis MD. Contact us directly to ascertain whether we have an arch for your boat.