All articles by Tony Jones – Page 2

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Interview | Ronny Skauen: Sleipner Motor - A sideways view at success

2010-04-01T15:42:00Z

His technical expertise and creative vision have made Ronny Skauen a familiar face within the industry. Now he’s eyeing up a new sector

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Feature | The green blue: The profits of green cuts

2010-04-01T14:42:00Z

Environmental issues loom large for boatbuilders in the twenty first century. But embedded in the problems are some interesting opportunities

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Collaboration | Bodotex and Luffe Yachts

2010-04-01T14:08:00Z

When it was time to abandon open moulding Denmark’s Luffe Yachts turned to local infusion specialist Bodotex Composites for advice — and it’s delighted with the results

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Feature | Composites: Closed mould technology - Preparing for 3d infusion

2010-04-01T13:40:00Z

In Europe the change from open mould layup to resin infusion continues to gather pace and now 3D infusion is becoming more widely used. But what exactly is it?

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New products | Lightweight advantages

2010-04-01T13:36:00Z

Artisanal carpentry combines with modern materials to create silverlining’s weight saving coffee table — with an optical illusion at its base

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Event | Business: Antibes Yacht Show Preview - Hoping for sunshine

2010-04-01T13:29:00Z

As the winter gloom lifts, Antibes Yacht Show should be a boost for the superyacht industry

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Sector focus | AC and DC generator sets: The current state of play

2010-02-01T15:56:00Z

Genset technology has undergone a quiet revolution in recent years — and even greater change is in the air

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Material world | Aluminium: The lightweight heavyweight

2010-02-01T14:53:00Z

Aluminium alloy, both cast and wrought, is a great material, but knowing how it relates to other metals is essential if boatbuilders are to capitalise on its benefits, and avoid its pitfalls

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Design and Innovation | Steady course

2010-02-01T11:42:00Z

Featuring an innovative fin shape to reduce drag, sleipner’s new side-power stabiliser looks set to make a splash in the marketplace (if not on the water)

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Material world | Core materials: Sandwich core materials

2009-12-01T12:35:00Z

With sandwich construction becoming more commonplace and a vast range of materials on offer, selecting the right core is more important than ever for boatbuilders

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Design and Innovation | Riding on air

2009-12-01T12:18:00Z

Deicon Dynamics claims its new Air Isolation System is the most effective mounting scheme yet developed for big diesel generators and compressors

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Sector focus | Hydraulics: Pump action solutions

2009-12-01T12:13:00Z

Choosing the right hydraulic system for a large yacht is essential if it is to be reliable — and cost effective

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Infrastructure | The full Montenegro

2009-11-01T15:15:00Z

Duty free fuel and a state-of-the-art marina could prove a winning combination for boaters after a bargain in the Med

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Sector focus | Sterngear: Revolution in the making

2009-10-01T15:28:00Z

Suppliers of conventional shaft drive sterngear are facing a serious challenge from the latest developments in propulsion technology

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Material World | Stainless steel: Resistance fighter

2009-10-01T15:25:00Z

Rugged and attractive, the shiny surface of marine grade stainless steel is not infallible. EB exposes the weak points where corrosion can take hold

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Feature | Interior design: Interior weight savings

2009-10-01T14:18:00Z

The best powerboat builders are changing their attitude to interior structure

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Feature | Marino: APB 27 - Wheelhouse wonder

2009-10-01T11:26:00Z

While no 27-footer can be all things to all owners, the sheer flexibility of Marino’s All Purpose Boat (APB) breaks new ground for sub-30ft motorboats

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Feature | Green Power: HYMAR Project - Green Power gains ground

2009-10-01T11:20:00Z

The EU-funded HYMAR Project is well on its way to creating an optimal hybrid marine electric system for small to medium-sized craft

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Interview | Paul Sumpner: Digital yachts - Electronic Enterprise

2009-08-01T14:35:00Z

Begun just a few years ago as a small UK firm, Digital Yacht now supplies major European OEMs and is about to take on the US market

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Feature | Honeycomb core: IBEX - Strong and insulating

2009-08-01T11:08:00Z

For years, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) foam has been the most common core material used by builders, but now it is facing increasingly competition from the latest generation of honeycombs