Aluminum has become the choice structural material of modern yacht construction. It doesn’t leak, absorb water, delaminate, deform or can suffer of osmosis. It can’t rust, and won’t spark, or combust.
Aluminum yachts are lightweight, strong, corrosion resistant, and non-flammable. The ease of workability, welding and handling make aluminum hulls economical.
You can leave the surface unpainted if you like.
For its welding you need however special qualified skills and equipment.
Dick Zaal Yacht Design is your partner in finding the right yard for you: Over the last decades we have worked with many hull-builders and we are glad to assist you in selecting one.
Most of these designs have been built before so it could be an advantage to check out these builders first since they have the experience and usually kept templates and such, which can save a lot of time and money.
