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Airstream Basecamp Lifestyle

AIRSTREAM BASECAMP

Airstream Basecamp Design Built for adventure. Awarded RVBusiness™ 2017 RV of the Year The Airstream Basecamp seamlessly blends sound structure, hard-working features, and clean design together to create a comprehensive package.  From the classic aluminum aerodynamic outer shell to the smart and streamlined interior, the Basecamp is both beautiful and efficient. “The whole package is sleek and attractive, and retains enough of the Airstream vibe to connect to the brand, while setting a new standard all its own.” –Forbes Airstream partnered with Tangent Design to help revitalize and refine their adventure camper. Our designs focused mainly on exterior styling. With a more aggressive the departure angle, aerodynamic roof design for increased fuel efficiency, side skirts and wheel flares to help prevent damage from gravel and debris, and rear hatch with incorporated storage we helped create a lighter, lower cost, versatile trailer.Inside, the Basecamp has everything you need to rest up from a long day of...

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Manitou X-Plode XT

MANITOU X-PLODE XT

Pushing the perception of pontoons.   Few pontoon builders are more responsible for changing the image of these pleasure platforms than Manitou. For years, buying a pontoon was the ego-depleting equivalent of trading in your sports car for a minivan. For its 30th anniversary, Manitou and Tangent teamed up to design the new X-Plode XT 23 SRS.   “Manitou’s 25 X-Plode XT SHP offers nimble handling, thrilling performance and cutting-edge looks.” –Boating Magazine   Pontoons have gone from flat tops to purple Mohawks, and Manitou upped its edginess for 2016 with an all-new fiberglass upper that serves as a rail-free blank canvas to splash a little attitude on. For rigidity, it’s double-walled, and rails, which can sometimes rattle against the fence like a bag of bones, are absent. The bow gate — something unique for a pontoon — is made of solid billet aluminum adding even more personality to this uniquely designed craft....

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Tangent Marine Armrest

TANGENT MARINE ARMREST

TANGENT MARINE ARMREST Fully customizable. Today’s stylish boats deserve accessories that are both equally fashionable and functional. The Tangent armrest is designed to compliment the boats interior with high-gloss gel coat-like finish, upholstered armpad, cup holder, storage area, and styled accent panels. OEM’s can customize each part color to their individual product offering. Keep your valuables dry and protected....

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Tangent Marine Ottoman & Cooler

TANGENT MARINE OTTOMAN

Fully customizable.   Today's stylish boats deserve accessories that are both equally fashionable and functional. The Tangent Ottoman + Cooler combo is designed to compliment the boats interior with high-gloss gel coat-like finish, upholstered footrest, four cup holders, optional side storage netting, and styled accent panels. OEM's can customize each part color to their individual product offering. Fill the enormous storage bin hiding under the footrest with ice and your favorite beverages. Don't need another cooler on board? No problem. Use it as a storage bin. Keep your towels, clothes, or purses dry and protected....

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AVALON ENSIGN II HELM

Distinctive styling.   Avalon has been Manufacturing Pontoon Boats since 1974 and is recognized by their classic design, distinctive styling, and thoughtful engineering. Avalon is unique from other boat builders because they build the pontoons, furniture, and frames in their own facility and allows their clients to customize boats to their specific needs. Tangent collaborated with Avalon Pontoons to create the new Ensign II fiberglass helm stand. The customizable helm used high-end automotive references for design styling and features details such as: a leather wrapped soft touch brow, matte finish wood accents, and increased storage for your valuables....

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The BraunAbility MXV Ford Explorer

FORD EXPLORER MXV

Mobility Freedom.   BraunAbility partnered with Tangent to develop a wheel chair accessible version of America’s favorite SUV, the Ford Explorer.  The development of a wheel chair accessible SUV is an industry first; giving vehicle buyers much needed diversity in a market with little options.   “The arrival of the MXV gives drivers with disabilities what everyone wants from a car: more options and a greater degree of personalization and simplification.” – Chicago Tribune   The BraunAbility MXV is built on the Ford Explorer chassis and blends innovative design with rugged quality. The Tangent designed interior and exterior panels have six  patent pending features, including a glide-out door operation and space saving shifter all designed to maximize interior space without sacrificing style or safety.   Photos curtesy of BraunAbility...

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Aquascape LED Lighting

AQUASCAPE LED LIGHTING

Transform the way your landscape looks at night. In today's busy lifestyle, it is often difficult to enjoy your water feature and landscape during the day. Tangent worked with Aquascape to design the Aquascape LED Garden and Pond lighting system.   The 6 Watt Spotlight, 3 Watt Spotlight, 1 Watt Spotlight, and Waterfall Light are energy-efficient, compact lighting solutions that can be placed anywhere a spotlight is needed. The lights can be used either in or out of the water and have all been designed to compliment their natural surroundings. The lights are constructed of high quality die-cast metal and their quick connect fittings make for simple installation. The light angle can be easily adjusted and includes a removable mounting base can be wedged beneath large rocks or covered by gravel, ensuring the fixture maintains proper position beneath cascades.   Aquascape Garden and Pond Light Kit includes everything needed to create a beautiful nighttime focal point in any water garden or traditional landscape. ...

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