Aug/Sep 2009 — Issue 39 YARDS Nautor: Finish brand Nautor’s Swan continues to thrive despite the recession Bay Industrial: The Asian boatbuilder challenges assumption that low-cost means poor quality TECHNOLOGY Material World: In-depth look at the advantages of gelcoats Ferretti FAIR: Ferretti’s new data collection system Honeycomb Cores: The latest generation of stiffer material COLLABORATIONS Nordic Mast/Spirit Yachts: Constructing new carbon masts Webasto/Jeanneau: Refining heating systems REGULAR FEATURES Show Preview: IBEX, International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference The EB debate: Has the RCD achieved its aim? PRODUCTS Close Up: Whale’s new Supersub Smart 650 bilge pump Close Up: Fitch Fuel Catalyst improves fuel consumption Watermakers: Spectra increases onboard efficiencies Dimension-Polyant: D4 Custom Load Path Membrane Sunshades: Innovative design from SunShade Rigging: How manufacturers are spreading their interests PEOPLE Interview: Electronics expert Paul Sumpner of Digital Yacht