Are they relying too much on all sorts of alarms instead of common sense? Thank god it's kerosene and not heavy fuel. Props for the Arca (oil...
K1W1, aren't you a bit quick to accuse Mr. Lansberg? I was about to make a similar comment, as it's a mistake often made (as evidenced in AMG's...
Yes, the working principle between watermist (hi-fog a.o.) and a conventional sprinkler is completely different. I believe it's the evaporation of...
61c40, was that system automatically activated by the heat sensors or only through the remote pulls? An automatic CO2 system seems very unlikely...
I am not a big fan of spray-on insulation on the inside of the hull. For a few reasons: - It is impossible to take a piece of insulation back out...
I don't want to step into Stephen Colbert's footsteps and organize a march "to keep fear alive", but Pascal, which engine room fire systems are...
Fire safety on yachts Sidestepping from the Estonia to the fire safety issue for a moment here... It's a simple fact that the MCA code for...
Good luck Captain! From the sound of it, I hope that girlfriend of yours doesn't soon become a "lost pearl". Having to compete against a...
Arcanis, Price and maintenance are not so much the limiting factor for aluminium. The thing is, if you go into bigger boats, the slamming...
Nice results! I must admit that when I saw the first pictures I thought to myself: who is crazy enough to throw money at that? But now I am...
If you're going to spend 6 months a year cruising, I suppose you'll be doing extensive passagemaking. In that case, steel has the advantages...
You may also want to look at a Globesurfer from Option. http://www.option.com/en/products/products/wireless-routers/globesurfer3/ I have good...
My sincere condolances to his family and friends. Good for him that he made his carreer change 20 years ago and not two weeks ago. Makes you...
Yes, a professional yacht designer/naval architect will cost you some $$$, but they will be well spent. Don't forget that it will cost you a lot...
Your freeboard will be determined by a number of factors. To name a few: reserve stability (for re-righting of the boat when heeled at a certain...
For the Aerorig-fans, visit http://www.ecolutions.nl/index_eng.php The boat is currently under construction. According to the website, Lorima in...
That's not correct. A Lloyd's certificate means that the drawings have been reviewed and construction has been surveyed by a Lloyd's surveyor....
Phew, just spent half a day reading this thread. Let me start out by saying I'm not an expert on composites, so anything here is purely...
For someone like me, from the business side of yachting, it's absolutely fantastic to see these yachts being put to good use, and not just sitting...
Hi Nilo, it was nice to finally meet you in person at the METS. I hope you had a good time in Holland. Do drop by in The Hague for lunch if you...
