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The 59.90 metre (66.70 metre including bowsprit) Hetairos has set many new benchmarks in superyacht construction. It is the largest sailing yacht to have been built from carbon-fibre composite. The yacht has involved cutting edge technology and a strict weight-saving philosophy. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135897/image/large-6b75d9c20be2f98c2e04a03840237ecb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135897"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592">Hetairos</a> was created at Baltic Yachts in Finland by Dykstra &amp; Partners Naval Architects, Reichel Pugh Yacht Design (Co-Naval architect), Rhoades Young (interior design), Gurit Ltd (composite engineering) and Jens Cornelsen GmbH (Project Management). <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135898/image/large-d941edbba86a44e941a84e92bec851b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135898">Pushing the envelope of yacht design and construction, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592">Hetairos</a> will take part in both inshore and offshore regattas whilst also providing safe and comfortable cruising. No stone has been left unturned in the pursuit of high performance. Baltic Yachts +358-6-781 9200 <a href="mailto:info@balticyachts.fi?subject=S/Y%20Hetairos%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@balticyachts.fi</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.balticyachts.fi">www.balticyachts.fi</a>

Superyacht Hetairos nears completion

Last week Peri Yachts launched their flagship in Antalya, the Peri 41T Bibich Too. Following sea trials and final fit-out, the superyacht will be delivered to her owners later this month. Both the interior and exterior of the 41T were designed by the award-winning Turkish based design studio Scaro Design. Dixon Yacht Design from the United Kingdom engineered the yacht’s planing V-hull and High Modulus carried out all the scantling and structural calculations. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133520/image/large-8ff919818154297bea6ea00296058f07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133520">The Peri 41T has the elongated, aerodynamic grace of today’s most coveted high-end cars, and the same attention to graphically beautiful detailing. The 41T features spacious accommodation and extensive amenities for 12 guests, including a private owner’s deck with a large separate master stateroom with study and private terrace. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2703">Bibich Too</a> can accomodate up to 12(+2) guests in 6 staterooms and 9 crew in 4 double and a captain’s cabin. Powered by twin 3,450hp MTU 12V 4000 M93L engines, she has a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 1,250 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 19 knots. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133521/image/large-0fb8942dcd120d9ffebb222628dcd454.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133521">Apart from two Peri 37 and two Peri 29 to be launched in Spring/Summer 2011, Peri Yachts has also already been commissioned to build the second 41T, which is due in June 2012. Peri Yachts +90 (216) 464 7030 <a href="mailto:info@periyachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Bibich%20Too%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@periyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.periyachts.com">www.periyachts.com</a>

Peri Yachts launches Peri 41T superyacht Bibich Too

Green Marine one of the world’s leading specialists in advanced carbon fibre moulding techniques, has completed the build of one of the largest composite rudders ever made, at its factory in Lymington, Hampshire, UK.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133441/image/large-fa1c314fadbe226930db4aebfd772856.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133441">The rudder was designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a 66 metre (216 foot) sloop, which is currently in-build at Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands. The 7.5 metre long rudder stock was laminated using approximately one ton of carbon pre preg, and is, by far, the largest rudder that Green Marine has built during its 28 years of operation.In conjunction with Lloyds Certification office and SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, a specific test programme was created to validate the properties of the chosen materials.Once in service the rudder will see enormous twisting and bending loads, and the Dubois office calculate that the reaction load at the lower bearing will reach up to 160 tonnes. The rudder also features a crash tip that will snap off in the event of the vessel grounding.Green Marine’s Managing Director, Marcel Müller, said: “This project was perfect for Green Marine. We are very pleased with our skilled component team who completed this project with exacting precision, and who ensured that the rudder was completed to the highest possible quality standards.” With decades of experience and having built rudders for other Vitters super yachts, including MY Cinderella and MY Sarissa, and for more than 50 racing and cruising yachts ranging from 40-130 feet, Green Marine is well placed to have built this innovative rudder. The company is one of the largest, most experienced and technically advanced composite boatyards in the world, specialising in working with carbon fibre.Explaining why carbon is the best building material for such projects, Marcus Attridge, Green Marine’s Project Manager explained: “Building the rudder from carbon fibre pre preg, gives us the best possible combination of strength and stiffness at the lowest possible weights, which are crucial properties. The rudder is one of the most critical components on any yacht, and accuracy and structural integrity must be 100% for a rudder of a vessel this size. You can only achieve this when the applied production processes are planned and controlled in every detail, as we have done on this project.” Green Marine has used its new 3D precision measurement equipment during the construction of this rudder. It played a vital role in the validation of the accuracy of the foil shape and the bearing alignment.

Green Marine build one of World’s largest-ever composite rudders

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, will be exhibiting at the forthcoming marine trade exhibition METS, on stand 11.439. The event, the world’s biggest marine equipment show, will take place at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre from Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18thNovember 2010. SP-High Modulus will introduce its comprehensive range of marine composite products which now includes the B3 SmartPac solution. This is a versatile construction solution that helps builders manufacture composite components more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. The B3 SmartPac solution comprises of optimised structural design with pre-cut reinforcements and core materials, designed to reduce complexity and cost in production boatbuilding. Corecell™ M-Foam is SP-High Modulus’ structural marine foam core which offers a complete cost-effective package comprising high shear strength, low weight and high elongation, low resin uptake for infusion processes and high temperature stability for prepreg processes. Now the performance leader for all marine applications, Corecell™ M-Foam offers a unique combination of properties such as chemical resistance, built-in toughness, fine cell size and unique ‘knife-cuts’ (which ensure resin absorption is very low, saving both weight and cost). M-Foam has been type approved by Bureau Veritas and Registro Italinano Navale (RINA). These compliment its previous accreditations by three awarding organisations including ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL). Finally SP-High Modulus will be promoting the RINA approved, high-performance marine adhesive Spabond 540, designed for bonding large polyester and epoxyGRP structures. It’s extended working times, exceptional toughness and high strength make this adhesive ideal for bonding stringers/bulkheads, frames and hull-to-deck joints on medium to large production boats. This tough, gap filling adhesive offers low exotherm and shrinkage in thick bondlines and is available in a range of working/cure times. Gurit Marine Dan Jones +44 1983 828 297 <a href="mailto:dan.jones1@gurit.com?subject=Gurit%20Marine%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">dan.jones1@gurit.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gurit.com/marine">www.gurit.com/marine</a>

SP-High Modulus to exhibit latest product portfolio and engineering capability at METS

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show in the Darse Sud Tent, stand QS70, from Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th September 2010, at Port Hercules, Monaco. As the reliable technology partner in the super yacht market, SP-High Modulus offers boat builders a complete composite solution that combines SP-High Modulus’ industry-leading composite technologies and in-house engineering expertise. An integral element of some of the most exciting and innovative boats on the water today, SP-High Modulus offers a complete partnership to designers, project managers and boatyards to maximise the potential of their boat designs. The new marine Corecell™ M-Foam, which has been developed to deliver one foam product for all marine applications, will be promoted during the show. It provides a combination of high shear strength, low weight and high elongation, low resin uptake for infusion processes and high-temperature stability for prepreg processes in one cost-effective offering. Corecell™ M-Foam has recently been type-approved by Bureau Veritas and Registro Italinano Navale (RINA). These compliment the earlier accreditations by three awarding organisations including ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL). The high-performance marine adhesive Spabond 540 will also be promoted as an ideal product for bonding large polyester and epoxy glass reinforced plastic structures. With its extended working times, exceptional toughness and high strength, it has been designed to bond stringers/bulkheads, frames and hull-to-deck joints on medium to large production boats.SP-High Modulus +64 (0)9 415 6262 <a href="mailto:info@highmodulus.co.nz?subject=SP-High%20Modulus%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@highmodulus.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gurit.com/marine">www.gurit.com/marine</a>

SP-High Modulus at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (QLD Australia) from 20th – 23rd May 2010. This will be the first time the newly created brand exhibits within the Australian market, following Gurit’s acquisition of the Auckland-headquartered company High Modulus in December 2009. Exhibiting at the show in Pavilion A, Stand 151-152, SP-High Modulus – which supplies the superyacht market, high-performance custom, production and workboat sectors – will introduce its comprehensive range of marine composite products. This now includes the B3 SmartPac solution, which comprises optimised structural design with pre-cut reinforcements and core materials, designed to reduce complexity and cost in production boatbuilding. The SP-High Modulus team will also be demonstrating its engineering expertise. Other products to be showcased are the new marine Corecell™ M-Foam, which has been developed to deliver one product for all marine applications. It provides a combination of high shear strength, low weight and high elongation, low resin uptake for infusion processes and high-temperature stability for prepreg processes in one cost-effective offering.The high-performance marine adhesive Spabond 540 will also be promoted as an ideal product for bonding large polyester and epoxy GRP structures. With its extended working times, exceptional toughness and high strength, it has been designed to bond stringers/bulkheads, frames and hull-to-deck joints on medium to large production boats. Graham Harvey, General Manager Marine at SP-High Modulus, says: “The new marine team now benefits from even wider engineering expertise and we look forward to demonstrating these along with the benefits of our complete marine solutions to visitors at the show. As a supplier of choice to the world’s leading boatbuilders, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is a great platform to showcase the many and varied applications of our products.” SP-High Modulus +64 (0)9 415 6262 <a href="mailto:info@highmodulus.co.nz?subject=SP-High%20Modulus%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@highmodulus.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gurit.com/marine">www.gurit.com/marine</a>

SP-High Modulus at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 

The New Zealand-based Technical Services laboratory of SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, has achieved laboratory accreditation by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) following a recent assessment, and is now the first and only laboratory of its kind in the country to be accredited for mechanical testing of composite materials. IANZ, the national New Zealand authority for the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories, promotes the development and maintenance of good practice in testing and inspection. The SP-High Modulus laboratory was assessed to the ISO standard 17025:2005, and was found to be competent in the field of mechanical testing for applications including strength and stiffness testing of hull sandwich laminates, ultimate bearing strength for wind blades and sailing yacht masts, and stiffness of filament wound industrial pipes. As part of the assessment, it was successfully demonstrated that the laboratory’s technical equipment* met the required international testing standards and that all measurements are traceable to recognised New Zealand National Standards. The coveted accreditation demonstrates the laboratory’s technical competence and provides further evidence to SP-High Modulus’ customers of the quality of the company’s testing standards. Susan Lake, Head of Technical Services at SP-High Modulus, acknowledges the team’s recent improvements in quality management systems as a contributing factor to the successful accreditation. She says: “Recognition by IANZ is a fantastic achievement for the team and demonstrates that the SP-High Modulus Technical Services team is dedicated to providing the very best services in testing advanced composite materials.” She continues, “It is a further boost to the company that following Gurit’s recent acquisition of High-Modulus, the New Zealand-based Technical Services team can now benefit from wider technical expertise within the marine business of Gurit. We now provide customers in New Zealand and Australasia with an even greater range of testing services and access to more specialist technical know-how.” To maintain the standard and accreditation, SP-High Modulus will be undertaking regular internal and documented audits which will be made available for review by IANZ, will participate in inter-laboratory testing programmes and have an annual assessment by an IANZ Accreditation Assessor. SP-High Modulus +64 (0)9 415 6262 <a href="mailto:info@highmodulus.co.nz?subject=SP-High%20Modulus%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@highmodulus.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gurit.com/marine">www.gurit.com/marine</a>

SP-High Modulus is first in New Zealand Industry to secure IANZ accreditation

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Auckland International Boat Show, taking place on the 11th-14th March at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand. This will be the first time the newly created business exhibits within the Australasian market, following Gurit’s acquisition of the Auckland-headquartered company High Modulus in December 2009. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130269/image/large-1828a66ae47387919ad621c7aa62cacb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130269">Exhibiting at the show from stand number 311 in Pavilion 3, SP-High Modulus – which supplies the superyacht market, high-performance custom, production and workboat sectors – will introduce its comprehensive range of marine composite products. This now includes the B3 SmartPac solution, which comprises optimised structural design with pre-cut reinforcements and core materials, designed to reduce complexity and cost in production boatbuilding. The SP-High Modulus team will also be demonstrating its engineering expertise. Other products to be showcased are the new marine Corecell™ M-Foam, which is the only foam core to offer high shear strength, low weight and high elongation, low resin uptake for infusion processes and high-temperature stability for prepreg processes in one cost-effective offering. The high-performance marine adhesive Spabond 540 will also be promoted as an ideal product for bonding large polyester and epoxy GRP structures. With its extended working times, exceptional toughness and high strength, it has been designed to bond stringers/bulkheads, frames and hull-to-deck joints on medium to large production boats. Graham Harvey, General Manager Marine at Gurit, says: “Under the new brand name of SP-High Modulus we are a world leader in the marine composites market and we relish the opportunity to showcase our extensive product range and our composites engineering expertise at the Auckland Boat Show.” SP-High Modulus +64 (0)9 415 6262 <a href="mailto:info@highmodulus.co.nz?subject=SP-High%20Modulus%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@highmodulus.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gurit.com/marine">www.gurit.com/marine</a>

SP-High Modulus introduces new product range at Auckland International Boat Show

Yacht Vision ’08 had a slightly green tinge and with that tone came some of the most interesting and thought provoking discussions and presentations to date. Speakers focused on the impact our superyacht industry has on the environment and the changes in technology that are taking place in order to accommodate our global challenge. We discussed design, technology, security, recruitment, our expanding market and other factors that affect our industry and business. By sharing our experiences with each other we create opportunities to “think” and “expand our thinking” and this can only be good. Yacht Vision ’08 also offered wonderful opportunities to see some of New Zealand’s most innovative and successful companies first-hand. By travelling out to the yards and touring the facilities of innovators such as Yachting Developments, High Modulus, Alloy Yachts, McMullen &amp; Wing, Robinson Marine Interiors and Southern Spars, the delegates were brought face to face with our pathfinders. The New Zealand marine industry leaders were able to “show off” their projects, facilities and their people. The experience for us is priceless and for the delegate – enlightening. Of course, Yacht Vision wouldn’t be Yacht Vision without the traditional networking adventures, yacht racing and soirees that we Kiwis are infamous for. From the opening cocktail party held amongst some of the finest examples of NZ yachting history to the tropical and lush grounds of the stunning Kelliher Estate, the delegates of Yacht Vision ’08 had a chance to meet, renew and establish relationships with their New Zealand Colleagues and Friends.

Yacht Vision 2008 closes

High Modulus is delighted to announce that it has begun the structural engineering design of the largest all-composite motor yacht ever built. Moreover, this 186ft (57m) vessel will be a vacuum-infused production motor yacht, and will be the first composite motor yacht to break the 500 gross ton threshold. These exciting ‘firsts’ are the work of Christensen Shipyards, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. Christensen have been building fibreglass motor yachts between 47m - 50m (157ft-164ft) for over 20 years, and this new Custom 186 Series will offer similar benefits to the Custom 160 Series. Owners will be able customise the design of the superstructure, window shapes, hull colours and interior selections, but can rely upon a proven hull and systems. Despite all Christensen boats to date having been built in Vancouver, these impressive 186ft yachts will be constructed in a brand new, purpose-designed facility on a lakefront in Tennessee. The 55 acre complex includes state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and has been designed for maximum efficiency, leading to controlled costs and on-time deliveries. High Modulus is part of an international team that has been brought together to develop this landmark project. The company’s role is to develop all composite structural specifications, and to work with the yard and other consultants to ensure the challenging objectives are met. In particular, High Modulus will liaise with Flag and Class officers, as well as noise and vibration consultants, to deliver a yacht that meets noise and class requirements within a high-performance yet practical structural solution. Tooling will start in early 2008 and the first boat, for current Christensen yacht owner <a target="_blank" href="http://www.johnrosatti.com/">John Rosatti</a>, is due to launch in 2011.