Issue 3 of the How to Build It technical magazine has now been launched and is available for free download on SuperYacht Times! You’ll notice that since the launch of the technical magazine a year ago, the third edition is a good deal fatter, a sign of just how well the publication has been received by marine suppliers, contractors and manufacturers.
We look far and wide to come up with content you won’t find anywhere else and in this issue that includes two exclusive in-build reports. First we visit Rossinavi for an exclusive look at their very first explorer yacht. It’s hard to miss the bright red hull of the 59-metre Akula, whose owner was so closely involved in the design process that he taught himself to use CAD software. We also investigate the engineering and technical challenges associated with Feadship’s secretive Project 1011 when her owner asked for a 100-metre-plus yacht with the volume and guest space of a vessel twice the size.
Have you ever wondered why we are still adding tons of filler compound to our yachts solely for aesthetic purposes? Coating experts Wrede Consulting in Hamburg believe they have a lighter, faster and more efficient solution – and they’re building a full-size yacht to put their theories to the test. 
Still in Germany, in addition to doing amazing things with glass on yachts, Tilse GmbH has been instrumental in defining the approval and classification criteria for onboard glazing. We travelled to the company headquarters near Berlin to learn more first hand.
The industry-wide focus on sustainability and the first prosecutions for the illegal importation of teak from Myanmar mean yacht builders can no longer turn a blind eye to teak of doubtful origin. We look into the most promising wood-based alternatives and investigate which, if any, come close to simulating the prized properties of old-growth teak.
Add in-depth reports on the refit of Maltese Falcon in Italy and the conversion of Project Master in the Netherlands, as well as our regular columns and commentaries from industry experts, and I think you’ll agree this issue of How to Build It is the most stimulating and varied yet. Enjoy!
You can download the new edition of How To Build It here.