All articles by Tony Jones
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ICOMIA offers free Keel-Checker software
The tool is a VBA programmed Excel 2007-2010 spreadsheet and was released on March 1
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Feature | Hybrid systems: The power of Silence
Hybrid propulsion is an increasingly hot topic in the marine industry but can it break out of its current niche position and into the mainstream?
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Event | Business: Preview Fort Lauderdale Show - The great American boat show
It may have taken a serious hit last year but the US market is once again feeling optimistic
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Event | Business: Superyacht - Coating conference - Harmonising the paint sector
Next month’s ISCC gathering will address the environmental, legal — and economic — issues surrounding superyacht coatings
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New products | Integrating art & sound
Vox Olympian’s latest loudspeaker combines first-class craftsmanship with exceptional engineering — and its price-tag of 1250,000 it promises it will sound good, too
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Superyacht technology | Streamlining superyacht antenna systems
Designers and owners will benefit from advanced military technology being brought to the sector
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Infrastructure | Racing ahead in the Middle East
Marine leisure activity in the Gulf is a recent phenomenon and infrastructure development has rocketed — with a clear superyacht priority
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Comment | Stern talk | “We personalise and integrate the onboard environment in ways that would have been science fiction just a few years ago”
Van Berge Henegouwen’s new MD is determined to keep his company at the cutting edge of technologically advanced comfort systems
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Event | Business: Preview Monaco - Monaco 2010
The Monaco Yacht show is the perfect opportunity for the industry to exchange experiences from the last 12 months — in order to gauge prospects for 2011
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Superyacht technology | Directional propulsion
Lazzara Yachts is investing in a new 36m project with triple ZF Marine pod drives. It promises a top speed of 30kt — and exceptional manouverability
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Event | Business: Preview Asia: Asia conference
October’s superyacht conference in Singapore is keen to promote further industry expansion into the region
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Feature | Lithium Batteries: Weighing the cost of lithium
Li-Ion and LiPo batteries may offer many advantages in boatbuilding, but are these benefits offset by the extra expense?
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Collaboration | Jeremy Rogers Yachts / Kebony: Using a maple based alternative to teak
Classic yacht owners are famously conservative, but Jeremy Rogers believes they’ll appreciate the high quality teak alternative being used for the decks of his new Contessa 32
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Material world | Bio materials: The power of a green future
Natural fibre reinforcement is now common in many composite products. Does it have a future in the marine industry?
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Feature | Sirius 35DS: Yacht design - The art of perfection
How can a yard design and build a yacht so good it can be considered to be one of the best ever?
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Feature | Industrial focus: Make your yard work for you
From simple gestures carried out by employees to full facility overhauls, we look at how improving a factory’s energy efficiency can benefit more than just the environment
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Sector focus | Decking: Teak alternatives
Restrictions on teak supply can be avoided with substitute materials, which are not necessarily inferior to the traditional wood
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Material world | Bronze: An alloy designed for performance
The choice of bronze or stainless steel for a propeller may be dictated by production numbers, but to choose the best bronze for the job a better understanding of the alloy can help
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Infrastructure | Friendly frontier
The historic port of Cesme on Turkey’s beautiful Aegean coast has a new marina that can handle superyacht requirements — and the occasional bout of international tension
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Collaboration | Azimut / MVP Italia: Working together for infusion success
Long-term supplier MVP Italia helped Italian yacht builder Azimut to get started with resin infusion seven years ago. The two companies continue to share production developments
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