The 30m Sailing Catamaran Q5 |
5 Nov 2010 |
The Q5 is a large sailing catamaran that is 100′ long and has a beam of 48,’ currently being finished by the construction team of Yachting Developments in the Auckland yard. She was slated for completion in 2008, but her owner had suspended building until now. During this hibernation period the superstructure was meticulously maintained, to ensure that she would be ready for the finishing work.
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Categories: All Yacht News, Yacht Design
The 100ft Sailing Sloop Meteor By Yachting Developments |
18 Aug 2010 |
The 100′ Meteor is a composite material sailing sloop with gentle lines from her bow to her stern. Built at Auckland New Zealand, and designed with the experience of Dixon Yachts, this boat is built with strict compliance Germanischer Lloyd and MCA classifications, but is not constructed with the standard aluminum. Instead, a composite of Kevlar, carbon, and Eglass, as well as a sandwich foam technology, makes this vessel up to 30% lighter, than aluminum, yet still incredibly strong. For even more impact resistance, the entire outer skin is composed of Kevlar as well.
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New Zealand Yacht Builders Reap Many Awards At The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show |
5 Nov 2009 |
The New Zealand yacht builders received numerous awards at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show that took place from October 29 to November 2, 2009.
Categories: All Yacht News, Yacht Design, Yacht Market, Yacht Shows
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