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World's finest explorer yachts.
We build dreams. With over 30 years of expertise, we craft custom aluminum explorer yachts of unparalleled quality, tailored for the most extreme destinations. Specialized in high-latitude expeditions.
Is your yacht in need of maintenance, repairs or a large refit? We’re happy to help you with it. We not only work on aluminium yachts but also on steel, polyester or even wooden yachts.
Designed by one of the world’s most legendary sailors as his private yacht. Brought to you by KM Yachtbuilders, the leading builder of aluminium expedition yachts up to 100ft.
We are KM Yachtbuilders
We build aluminium yachts. Since 1998, KM Yachtbuilders has pioneered innovative and no-nonsense aluminum yacht construction, prioritizing safety and adventure. Starting out with three people and about as many yachts. A few decades later we are a team of 70 with more than 100 builds under our belt and our yachts are sailing the seven seas from pole to pole.
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Fleet highlights, 2017 aluminium buster xxl, bestevaer 42, bestevaer 50 ‘volans’, bestevaer 53 ‘surminski’, bestevaer 53 ‘tethys’, german frers 105 bolero, allures 39.9 imagine, bestevaer 41 josephine ii, altena 53 happy hours, ovni 400 a plus, bestevaer 63 m/y, bestevaer 36 ‘bv3’, hoek 65 weatherly, bestevaer 73 christopher, bestevaer 53 xaos, ovni 43 sanderling, pelagic 77 ‘amundsen’, bestevaer 54 ‘micmac’ (prev. canada), bestevaer 56 panta rhei, bestevaer 53 m/y #3, bestevaer 62 luskentyre, bestevaer 53 my still, bestevaer 45 lionne, bestevaer 53 m/y bryndis, km custom yachts.
A custom built yacht is a journey in itself. Every customer comes with their own set of demands that depend on the purpose of the boat. Decades of experience, teamwork and a profound love of our craft help us to always come up with solutions for the most challenging demands.
Bestevaer yachts
Bestevaer s/y, bestevaer m/y, custom bestevaer 1/1, the world's finest explorer yachts., become part of the km family.
Our team is always ready to assist our yacht owners with advice and assistance in the event of contingencies.
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Designed by one of the world’s most legendary sailors as his private yacht. Brought to you by KM Yachtbuilders.
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Discover the new Hutting 46 Explorer
From miles away you recognize the renowned Hutting line from the water. Robust and solid, yet elegant with clearly defined classic lines. The Hutting 46 Explorer; the ideal long-distance cruiser exclusively built to your style.
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Welcome to Hutting Yachts
Since 1975 Hutting Yachts has stood for quality, craftsmanship and performance that has come from a passion for sailing and yacht building.
Start to find your exclusive aluminum sailing yacht, meticulously crafted according to your preferences within our semi-custom range, with sizes up to 55 feet.
We believe that to experience optimal freedom while sailing, you need maximum latitude in creating your dream sailing yacht—whether it involves an extensive refit or the realization of your ideal sailing yacht.
We guarantee the renowned ‘Hutting Quality’ in every detail, from our worldwide service to the highest safety standards inside and outside your yacht, all designed to ensure you experience the true feeling of freedom.
Aluminium Sailing Yachts
Exclusive aluminum sailing yachts. Crafted with high-quality standards and optimal safety in every detail. Ideal long-distance sailing yachts rooted in the core of design, fully customizable to your ideal preferences. A custom sailing yacht tailored to your own desires, sailing style, and travel destinations. Discover our newest sailing yacht: the Hutting 46, and the newest design of the Hutting 52 in cooperation with Hoek Design.
We provide comprehensive refit services from start to finish, with everything conveniently located on one yard—from the mast to the hull and interior. Our goal is to ensure your yacht sails away as new. Additionally, we have the expertise to transform your yacht into an electric or hybrid sailing yacht if desired. Note: we can execute refits for yachts up to 85 feet.
Hybrid Yachts
Together with Stok-electric, we offer completely custom-made solutions for converting sailing yachts into electric or hybrid sailing yachts. We have a suitable, custom-made solution for almost every sailing yacht: from 10kW to 200kW. Prepare your sailing yacht for the future by combining a refit with the installation of an electric or hybrid system.
Discover your dream sailing yacht in our selection of luxurious, seaworthy sailboats within a range of 35 – 65 ft. We are here to assist you in your search by leveraging our knowledge, expertise, and international network.
“Keep up the good work on improving the finest dream a man can make in a lifetime”
Y. lafontaine – owner h40.
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EXPLORING ULTIMATE LOCATIONS IN STYLE
The extreme exploration superyachts by naval yachts.
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Aluminum explorer & expedition yachts, exploring boundless horizons with aluminum explorer & expedition yachts.
At Naval Yachts , we specialize in crafting aluminum or steel vessels designed for long-range journeys, unmatched durability, and eco-friendly performance. Our commitment to reducing maintenance while maximizing adventures sets us apart. Our yachts are built with aluminum or steel for strength and corrosion resistance, ensuring resilience in any environment. They're engineered for fuel efficiency without compromising power and require minimal upkeep, allowing you to focus on exploring the world's most remote corners. Join us to redefine exploration, embark on unforgettable journeys, and create lasting memories with Aluminum Explorer & Expedition Yachts . Naval Yachts Passage Maker Yachts offer a unique "passage maker" experience in the explorer and expedition yacht categories.
Aluminum Strength
With the up front caveat that there is no one “best” material to use when building a boat as they all have their own lists of pros and cons, when you set about building a boat to take on the extremes that Mother Nature can throw at you when crossing the world’s oceans “short handed” with just 1 or 2 people and doing so with the highest safety and comfort, the choice becomes more clear. As with many other choices when designing and building such a boat, this is an extremely personal decision and what counts the most is that YOU have the highest possible confidence in your choice and can set to sea knowing that your boat will be able to endure much more than you.
The reasons of choosing aluminium as your hull material
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency has become one of the most important subject for boat owners and sailors not only because of high expenses but also they pay attention to the environment and nature. Naval Yachts sees these facts and concentrates in new Technologies and engineered studies together with the technical universities and institutions to find and offer solutions.
We use aluminum. A superior material. Light and 100% recyclable. ( Aluminium Yachts )
We have hybrid solutions in powertrain. We have serial hybrid boats launched already with the latest technology.
We use light materials in interior. We make our calculations to reach a light but stable boat in the end.
We design and use the most efficient hull forms in order to get best results with minimum water resistance under the waterline.
Earth is a great planet to discover and experience on a boat. As long as you can. As the sailors would like to discover and see more places, they need enough speed, consume less and bigger fuel tanks.
Our boats can give the chance the sailors to cruise faster and longer without refueling.
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Mission Safety / Safety First
At Naval Yachts, safety is our paramount mission. We prioritize safety first in every aspect of our aluminum yacht production. From design to construction, our unwavering commitment to ensuring the security and well-being of our passengers and crew is at the core of our values
Full Customisation
Naval Yachts is specialised in custom boat building. All our boats are unique and can not be repated because every owner has his own dream on board.
Thanks to our design and engineering team, we can make modifications easily and our experienced production and assemly team can produce and apply these modifications.
With the up front caveat that there is no one “best” material to use when building a boat as they all have their own lists of pros and cons, when you set about building a boat to take on the extremes that Mother Nature can throw at you when crossing the world’s oceans “short handed” with just 1 or 2 people and doing so with the highest safety and comfort, the choice becomes more clear. As with many other choices when designing and building such a boat, this is an extremely personal decision and what counts the most is that YOU have the highest possible confidence in your choice and can set to sea knowing that your boat will be able to endure much more than you.
The reasons of choosing aluminium as your hull material;
- Extremely easy to work with using regularly available tools such as carbide tipped saws and router bits and to fabricate with readily available welding and bending equipment. CNC cutting with plasma, waterjet or laser works particularly well with aluminium which allows custom designs to be as affordably built as production boats with the dramatic savings in labour time and costs.
- On a like to like boat comparison aluminum boat hulls weigh about 30% less than steel and less weight means a more easily powered hull which pays us back in reduced fuel costs for the life of the boat.
- Our previous all steel sailboat taught us the valuable lesson that robustly built metal boats do not flex or move under the stress and strain of the seas and everything and everyone onboard benefits from boat parts that stay water tight because they don’t move and from the quiet of cabinetry that isn’t being flexed.
- eXtremely low exterior maintenance time and costs when left unpainted down to the waterline as we will do. Left unpainted, bare aluminium quickly forms a hard outer layer of aluminium oxide which prevents any corrosion which will be a major cost savings throughout the life of the boat.
- Highest strength to weight ratio of any boat building material other than composites.
- Future modifications or repairs of damaged parts of the hull can be easily done with either onboard equipment if you know how to weld or by pretty much any welders you will find in any country.
- While steel may have higher puncture resistance in some situations, aluminium is the most pliable and ductile of any other boat material meaning that when (never if) we hit something the aluminium will bend but not break or crack. By using gradually thicker aluminium hull plating from the 6mm we have on our decks to ultimately 16mm below the waterline and 25mm thick at the keel our hull will most likely see us through pretty much any scenario.
- Relatively easy to control corrosion or rot compared to steel, wood, fiberglass or composites.
- Aluminium is very “transparent” in terms of letting you see any damage that does exist as there is nothing which hides below the surface of unpainted aluminium.
- It varies somewhat between different world markets but aluminium boats tend to have a higher resale value than other materials because of all the advantages above.
We use aluminum. A superior material. Light and 100% recyclable.
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In the middle of the Ocean, Safety is the real Luxury !
Since 1973, ALUBAT have been designing, building and commercializing 100% aluminium boats for blue water sailing.
100% aluminium means that the hull, the deck, the coachroof and the cockpit are all made in aluminium. Everything is welded together with an inside and outside weld, because your safety is priceless.
Lifting keels, ALUBAT have unparalleled experience in the aluminium boat market with more than 1,600 units built in over 49 years of expertise carried out by our metal workers, carpenters and shipwrights.
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What is an aluminium sailing boat?
As the name suggests an aluminium sailing boat is one constructed from aluminium (also know as aluminum in the United States). Aluminium is a stronger metal than the same weight of steel, so aluminium boats can be lighter in weight whilst still being strong, which is an advantage for sailing boats, especially those used for racing where lower weight equals more speed. There are a few disadvantages too though, for example, aluminium does corrode, and more so in saltwater, so aluminium boats need repainting every couple of years and you will need a sacrificial anode.
Which manufacturers build aluminium sail boats?
Manufacturers that produce aluminium sail boats include Alubat , Jongert , Nordia , Allures and Dubble & Jesse .
How much does an aluminium sail boat cost?
A used aluminium sail boat on TheYachtMarket.com ranges in price from £42,100 GBP to £2,410,000 GBP with an average price of £771,000 GBP . Factors including the condition, age, model and specification will affect the price of an aluminium boat.
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Aluminium sailboats
Aluminum offers an excellent safety / longevity / price / performance ratio. These qualities make it the favorite material of many long trips sailors. The boat holding the world record for the single-handed world tour “the wrong way”, (against the prevailing winds and currents) is an aluminum monohull which finished in 2004 the itinerary Ouessant / Antarctic / Ouessant in 122 days 14 hours 3 minutes and 49 seconds skipped by Jean-Luc Van den Heede. A reference!
You will find here our selection of aluminum sailboats.
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A Guide to Understanding Marine Grade Aluminum
The corrosive nature of water and saltwater dictates the use of special materials for shipbuilding, off-shore drilling platforms, and more. Due to its many beneficial properties, marine-grade aluminum is eminently suitable for building seafaring vessels and structures, as well as the machinery and components used within them.
What is Marine-Grade Aluminum?
Even though pure aluminum has a high natural resistance to corrosion compared to many other metals, the constant exposure to water and moisture in marine applications warrants additional protection. When alloyed with other metals like magnesium, aluminum develops an even higher level of corrosion resistance that can tolerate constant contact with water and saltwater. These specially treated aluminum alloys are known as marine-grade aluminum.
What are the Benefits of Using Aluminum in Marine Applications?
Marine-grade aluminum is specifically developed to make it ideal for use in marine environments. As such, it possesses a number of properties required in these applications. Some of these properties include:
- Superior corrosion resistance
- Lightweight with a high strength-to-weight ratio
- Compatibility with a variety of fabrication processes
- Wide availability in sheets, extrusions, and plates
Properties of Aluminum for Marine Applications
There are many grades of marine aluminum, each differing slightly in its properties due to the alloy materials that are included.
Continental Steel supplies several grades of marine aluminum in a variety of stock forms, including plate, sheet, coil, pipe, tube, bars, and extrusions We can also provide them with varying degrees of temper. The grades we can provide include:
- 5083. 5083 marine-grade aluminum is ideal for applications that need superlative corrosion resistance in hostile environments. 5083 is the strongest non-heat treatable aluminum alloy and maintains its strength even after welding.
- 5086. This alloy is highly conductive with superior corrosion resistance. 5086 can be strengthened through strain hardening and cold working until it is even stronger than in 5083. Though compatible with multiple welding methods, electric arc welding is preferred for this alloy.
- 5454. The beneficial properties of 5454 include high strength, superior corrosion resistance, and good formability and weldability.
- 5456. Widely used for structural applications, 5456 is well-suited to the extrusion process. It is also amenable to forming operations like rolling and forging. 5456 can be made stronger through cold working, but the process reduces its ductility.
- 5754. Its superior resistance to corrosion makes 5754 very suitable for the marine industry and other industrial applications possessing corrosive operating environments. It is also suitable for flooring applications due to its high strength.
Aluminum Products for Marine Applications
Marine aluminum is used to make a wide variety of marine products. Two of these include honeycomb panels and metal powder.
Honeycomb panels are composite products inspired by the structure of honeycombs in bee colonies. A honeycomb panel consists of a core layer of hexagonal honeycomb fabricated with aluminum. The core is sandwiched between two aluminum plates glued to either side. This structure can be fabricated with various thicknesses.
Honeycomb panels have the following beneficial properties:
- High rigidity, strength, and vibration damping
- High resistance to impacts
- Good insulation from heat and sound
- Good pliability
Since the honeycomb panel requires a smaller quantity of aluminum than a solid sheet of comparable mechanical properties and thickness, it is more cost-effective than aluminum panels. It’s lighter weight also saves on shipping costs for bulk orders. Like all aluminum, honeycomb panels can be infinitely recycled.
Aluminum metal powders are used in a variety of industries, including the marine industry. These fine particles of aluminum are used in many manufacturing techniques, such as aluminum injection molding, surface coating, and additive manufacturing.
Marine Grade Aluminum From Continental Steel
Continental Steel is an ISO 9001:2015-certified supplier and distributor of high-quality specialty metals, including marine aluminum. We provide these value-added services for all grades of aluminum to facilitate one-stop shopping for our customers:
- Chemical milling
- Deep hole drilling
- Perforating
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Since 1998, KM Yachtbuilders has pioneered innovative and no-nonsense aluminum yacht construction, prioritizing safety and adventure. Starting out with three people and about as many yachts. A few decades later we are a team of 45 with more than 100 builds under our belt and our yachts are sailing the seven seas from pole to pole.
The structure needed for an aluminium hull can cheat sub-50ft yachts of interior of space. This is one reason why we build our yachts out of fibreglass and not aluminium. For a typical aluminium 50-footer (15m) with a beam of around 15ft (4.5m), the supporting frames will be 4-6in thick (10-15cm). To make a comparison, let's assume that it ...
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At Naval Yachts, we specialize in crafting aluminum or steel vessels designed for long-range journeys, unmatched durability, and eco-friendly performance. Our commitment to reducing maintenance while maximizing adventures sets us apart. Our yachts are built with aluminum or steel for strength and corrosion resistance, ensuring resilience in any ...
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