Design Concepts: Lifeboats as Tenders
British yacht designer Christian Stimson has reconciled the contradictory demands of lifeboats and tenders in a single craft that will not only save weight and deck space on superyachts, but also blend in with the aesthetics of the mother vessel. bob greenwood reports.

Key Suppliers: Halyard at Fairline
Close co-operation between British motorcruiser builder Fairline and its long-standing exhaust systems supplier Halyard has not only cut engine noise to well below new RCD limits, but also produced boat design, manufacturing and cost-saving gains. bob greenwood reports.

Processes: Dual benefits
Utilising a unique dual-resin and balsa system that includes epoxy infusion, Pantera Yachts achieves all the strength, stiffness and weight savings necessary for its soon-to-launch 76 powercruiser, which, with its largest powertrain, should be capable of speeds of around 55kt. Bob Greenwood reports.

Processes: Fagerdala Thiger Marine System
Dag pike reports on this interesting Swedish initiative and its intended first creation, the steel/composite Thor 84.

Up to the job
Andrew Blyth and Tom Nighy examine RCD structural requirements.

Running a tight ship
Andrew Blyth and Tom Nighy review RCD requirements for cockpits, windows, hatches and doors.

Well heeled
Andrew Blyth and Tom Nighy review the stability and buoyancy requirements of sailing boats.

Rock 'n' roll
Andrew Blyth and Tom Nighy review the stability and buoyancy requirements of non-sailing boats.