Marine

The marine industry has experienced a steady rise in the use of composites. In addition to helping hulls be lighter and more damage-resistant, composites can be found in many more areas of a maritime vessel–from interior moldings to furniture on super yachts.

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World’s Tallest Superyacht, Made with Composites, Sets Sail

After months of extensive testing, the world’s tallest luxury superyacht – known as Sailing Yacht A – has begun its sail from Germany to its new owner, billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, in Russia. The...

Lexus Debuts Sport Yacht Concept with Carbon Fiber Composites

Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, launched its new 42-foot Sport Yacht Concept at Di Lido Island on Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, Fla. Lexus’ Marine Department selected the Marquis-Carver Yacht...

This Electric Personal Watercraft with a Composite Hull is Almost Unsinkable

Slovenian firm Quadrofoil has released an improved version of its QS2 – a limited edition, two-seat, four-legged, electric personal watercraft. The watercraft has been in development for four years and was...

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Offshore Catamaran Goes from New York to Bermuda in 66 Hours

A group of sailors known as “Team Falcon” has made history by successfully completing their mission to 'fly on water' across the 662-mile open ocean from New York to Bermuda in a 46-foot hydro-foiling...

Toyota Unveils New Powerboat with Hybrid Composite Hull

Toyota Motor Corporation has launched a new boat, the Ponam-28V, which will be sold through a network of 50 companies in Japan. The Ponam-28V has been created as a commercial version of the Toyota-28...

Cruising in Style

A consortium in the United Kingdom has developed a prototype of the world’s first composite cruise ship cabin, which reduces cabin weight by 50 percent. “It has caused quite a storm,” says Nigel...