![]() ![]() While Rondal has considerable carbon spar expertise, bringing the design of this component - and the sailmaker – into the process during the larger hull design phase is a page out of a maxi-racer’s playbook. Comfortable, robust characteristics of an aluminum yacht are now a viable option for owners seeking true sailing performance.įor any high-performance cruiser, a carbon fiber mast, boom, and standing rigging are critical to keeping weight as low and as centered as possible for optimal balance. This innovative approach narrows the displacement gap between aluminum and carbon composite yachts. All interior structural members utilize lightweight foam coring. The interior, too, benefited from careful weight analysis. FEA modeling enabled selecting various construction materials and varied Alustar aluminum plate thicknesses and frame spacing to maximize hull stiffness while minimizing total displacement. With engineering and weight management brought in-house, the approach was comprehensive, extending to lighting, insulation, and all mechanical systems. The Featherlight™ process makes use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), a design methodology rooted in spacecraft technology. ![]() The shipyard’s revolutionary Featherlight™ method for this 46.8m / 154-foot sailing machine is not a single process or construction technique, but a holistic light weight approach combining various weight-saving solutions. Most importantly, it has reduced weight without sacrificing stiffness or cutting corners on quality for this high-performance cruiser. Continuous weight monitoring throughout the build of Project 405 aka Reichel / Pugh – Nauta 154, confirms the Dutch builder has achieved its goal of slicing 11% of the weight of its typical advanced aluminum cruising yachts. ![]() This highly anticipated superyacht is the first to utilize Royal Huisman’s new Featherlight™ design and production method. ![]()
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