How Aluminum Sailboats are Made - KM Yachtbuilders Factory Tour

Ever wondered what it’s like to build a custom aluminum cruising boat? Come along for a factory tour of KM Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands where we get an introduction to the aluminium boat building process as well as the many types and models of yachts KM Yachtbuilders manufacture, including custom-built yachts like Skip Novak’s new Pelagic 77. We get an up-close look at how aluminum hulls are shaped, see the stages of build and consider the pros and cons of aluminum boats.

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Join Paul and Sheryl for a sailing experience in the world’s top cruising destinations. Get an introduction to the sailing lifestyle, build new skills, make new like-minded friends! Cabins still available for British Virgin Islands, February 20-28, 2022.

01:29 KM Yachtbuilders Factory Introduction
04:04 Bestevaer 53 Motor Yacht
05:29 Pelagic 77 Skip Novak’s ice-class yacht
07:56 Keel types – lifting, swing, ballasted keels
11:04 Finishing Hall
12:00 Hull graphics by foil – wrapping instead of paint
13:46 Aluminum Hall – building the hulls
15:16 How Aluminum is Shaped
17:38 Benefits of Building a Boat in Aluminum
19:30 Welding aluminium fittings directly to the hull
22:02 Aluminium bollard welded in for extreme strength
25:21 Hull plate welding lifting keel plate
26:50 Swing keel Bestevaer 45
29:57 Woodwork and Systems installation
33:01 Designing a custom boat – feasibility

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Equipment:
Pantaenius Yacht Insurance: https://www.pantaenius.com/uk-en/?adid=2808
BRNKL Yacht Security & Monitoring: https://www.brnkl.io/
Brunton’s Propellers: https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/
Elvstrøm Sails: https://elvstromsails.com
Seldén Mast / Furlex: https://www.seldenmast.com/​
Lewmar: https://www.lewmar.com/
Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/
Scanstrut: https://www.scanstrut.com/
Navionics Charts: https://www.navionics.com/
GN Espace Ocean Chef: https://www.gn-espace.com
Highfield Classic Inflatable: https://www.highfieldboats.com
Integrel On-Engine Generator: https://www.integrelmarine.com/
MG Energy Systems (lithium batteries): https://www.mgenergysystems.eu/
Ultra Anchor (35 kg): https://www.ultramarine-anchors.com/
Oceanskies Yacht Registration: https://www.oceanskies.com/yachts/
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About
Paul and Sheryl Shard are award-winning travel documentary television producers and videographers who have been cruising internationally since 1989 documenting their global adventures for television, social media, in books and sailing publications. They have sailed over 110,000 nm including 9 ocean crossings and are the producers and presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series which is broadcast to 47 million households in 24 languages around the world (AWE, Nautical Channel, ACCTV, ShineTV). Through their TV programs, YouTube videos, articles/blogs and popular cruising seminars, the Shards help anyone dreaming of setting sail to get out on the water and experience their own adventure safely and comfortably.

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