All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 14

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    Yard insight | Drettman, Germany: German soul

    2009-04-01T11:28:00Z

    The Drettmann Group offers clients a total design and build service, specialising in fashionable interiors. Flexibility, it says, is key to success

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    Feature | Bavaria: New plant - Beating the recession

    2009-04-01T11:15:00Z

    German builder Bavaria Yachtbau is looking to new production efficiencies to help it weather the economic storm.

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    Feature | Green Power: Propulsion - The Hybrid revolution

    2009-04-01T11:11:00Z

    In a knock-on from the automotive industry, the diesel-electric hybrid is gaining favour, not just because it’s fashionable, but because advances in technology mean it has a lot to offer

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    Materials | Epoxy composites: Epoxy innovations

    2009-02-01T16:09:00Z

    Exciting new epoxy composites are bridging the gap between one-off racing craft and viable production boatbuilding. At the forefront of developments is SP, the marine division of Gurit, which is delivering some remarkable construction solutions.

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    Regulations | Rulefinder.net: Code breakers

    2008-12-01T11:34:00Z

    Keeping up with the volume and variety of boatbuilding regulations worldwide can be daunting for most builders, but now — from Holland — comes a new speedy and comprehensive aid.

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    Steel the show

    2008-12-01T10:50:00Z

    Linssen Yachts dominates the steel displacement boatbuilding sector in Holland, producing high-quality boats in the 9m-15m (30ft-49ft) range. Fresh from the Linssen ‘in-house’ boat show, its order book is remarkably healthy, despite the worldwide recession. How has this family-run business bucked the trend, and is it something to do with ...

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    Yard insight | Burger, US: Lakesiders stand the test of time

    2008-12-01T10:45:00Z

    The creation of one-offs in top quality Alustar aluminium with custom-made joinery throughout is just part of Burger’s Enduring formula

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    Morgan powerboats | Morgan – the start of something big?

    2008-10-01T09:57:00Z

    Inspired by classic cars, Morgan Powerboats is a fledgling UK company launching a brand new product, the tough, high-speed Morgan 260. But this luxury 50kt family cruiser is also being offered as a home-completion kit. Can this clever marketing ploy really successfully cover both ends of the market?