All articles by Dennis O'Neill – Page 2

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Design and Innovation | Winner’s enclosure

2008-06-01T11:35:00Z

Already successful in the us, Seatorque is looking to conquer the global market with a New Zealand-designed new-build about to be completed in Africa

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Training | Southampton Solent University: Top class

2008-06-01T10:45:00Z

It’s an institution that has produced some of the most successful and influential designers in the industry today. Now yards and design studios are starting to seek out their students — even before they’ve graduated.

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Application news | Sleipner: Stern torque

2008-06-01T10:42:00Z

While bowthrusters are relatively straightforward to design and fit, sternthrusters have always posed a number of problems. At last, though, Sleipner has come up with a neat solution.

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Environmental news | The cost of recycling: Paying it forward

2008-04-01T14:09:00Z

Pressure from the environmental lobby means builders need to be aware of how responsible they actually are when it comes to recycling their boats. Dennis O’Neill reports on the latest initiatives and cost assessments.

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Application News | Alphacam: A cut above the rest

2008-04-01T13:49:00Z

Ongoing investment in manufacturing software, and the latest generation of CNC machining equipment, is at the heart of Sunseeker’s drive for continual improvement.

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New technology | Nanotubes: Smooth operators

2008-04-01T10:22:00Z

Nanotubes are about to revolutionise the marine industry. Exciting advances in antifouling and structural strength are promised — and Europe is leading the way.

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Application News | Rampf Tooling and FB Design: Quick job

2008-02-01T15:38:00Z

Italian powerboat guru Fabio Buzzi and his FB Design operation recently made use of Rampf Tooling’s new CP-6070 contour paste for the plug of their latest 14m high-performance catamaran.

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Application news | RenPaste: A good pasting

2008-02-01T11:28:00Z

El-Bo Produktion in Denmark recently used Huntsman’s new RenPaste 4666 SMP formula to good effect for a 1:12 scale model of a 12m sailboat.

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Application news | Proliner: Point the way

2008-02-01T11:24:00Z

Calculating complex templates for new-build and refit projects has always been one of the most laborious and time-consuming jobs — until now.

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Application news | Hoyt Balanced Rig: Balancing act

2008-02-01T10:44:00Z

Innovative pioneer of easy-sail systems, Garry Hoyt’s new Balanced Rig is about as simple as sailing gets. It’s also incredibly safe.