RE Thomas Marine Hardware

03/30/2026

Spotted a Piranha sticker at Suncreek Brewery all the way down in FL! Let's see your RE Thomas stickers!

03/12/2026

We are excited to announce that we are now a distributor for Hydro Tech Inc.
Hydro Tech specializes in sustainable water lubricated stern bearings made from Lignum Vitae, eliminating oil contamination risk and offering superior performance over synthetic materials. Current bearing offering is 5" ID and greater, currently used in large vessels and hydro-electric plants.
Check out this video to learn more about Lignum Vitae in bearings:

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03/05/2026

Come and see us upstairs at Booth 208!

Be sure to pick up your Forum Program as you arrive today!

Inside you’ll find everything you need for the weekend ahead, including seminar schedules, exhibitor listings, event details, and recognition of the sponsors and partners who help make the Forum possible each year.

Thank you for being part of the community that makes this gathering so special.

01/23/2026

R. E. Thomas is out in full force at the Fish Canada WorkBoat Canada show in Moncton!
Come and see us at Booth 605!

08/14/2025

Check out these custom 2 1/2” diameter bulkhead stuffing boxes we machined for one of our customers. If you need custom marine hardware give us a call and let’s see what we can do.

05/16/2025

Custom 5” diameter Piranha Dual Line Cutters installed on the P/V Stimson, the largest vessel in Alaska Marine Patrol’s fleet.

05/09/2025

We’re incredibly honored to have been trusted by the Alaska State Troopers to manufacture custom Piranha Line Cutters for the P/V Stimson. At 156 feet, and 443 tons, the Stimson is the largest Patrol Vessel in Alaska’s fleet. Vessel photo from

03/01/2025

Another great day at the 🦞🐟🦀🦪Here’s John explaining the hidden inner workings of our new S4 Hydraulic Steering System.

01/08/2025

A big part of our business is creating tools to help boaters better understand what is going on with their boats.

With this goal in mind, we created two large line diagrams showing the basic driveline components of both a "Wet Keel" and "Dry Keel" downeast-style boat (best viewed on a desktop screen).

The diagrams show the major components linking the engine to the propeller and various other components like our new S4 Hydraulic Steering System, deck plates, and Piranha Line Cutters along with pictures and part #'s of our various products.

You can download a high-resolution version the two diagrams here:

https://retmarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RE-Thomas-BOAT-Line-Drawing-FINAL.pdf

11/08/2024

Manufacturing a new SSB Series stern bearing for a 4” diameter propeller shaft. This unit will feature a Duramax Johnson Cutless water lubricated bearing. This beauty is available in stock and ready to ship.

10/18/2024

Here’s a custom bulkhead stuffing box we made for a customer on short notice. Bulkhead stuffing boxes are important when a propeller shaft transitions between two watertight compartments. It allows the shaft to pass through a wall without jeopardizing watertight integrity. #🐟