A composite yacht is a pleasure craft over 15 meters long of fiberglass-, carbon- or Kevlar-reinforced resin. On NauticExpo yachts are at least 15 meters long and categorized by length. Super-yachts are from 30 to 45 meters. Larger vessels are called mega-yachts.
These vessels are found in charter service or used by individuals for cruising.
Composites are rarely used for yachts above 30 meters because construction requires meticulous processes and a shipyard with more expensive and specialized equipment than that used in steel or aluminum boat building. Thus, metal hulls with composite decks, solid or sandwich, are more common. This saves weight in the superstructure, increases stability and offers more harmonious shapes and a superior finish than can be obtained with metal. Construction procedures include infusion, vacuum and hand laying. The finish surface is gelcoat or sandable mastic.
Choice will depend on boat size and number of cabins needed. If the vessel is for charter use, facilities for hotel services and a certain separation between crew and guest movements must be planned.
- Lighter, less fuel consumption
- More curved forms possible
- Simplified maintenance
- Hard to recycle when scrapped
- Complex, expensive construction
- Less sturdy than metal
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31,09m 
102' 0"ft
Hatteras Yachts is proud to announce plans to unveil our new flagship, the new 100 Raised Pilothouse, at the 2013 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. We envision her to be our brand ambassador asHatteras expands into new and resurging markets. Our productdevelopment and...
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Luxury yacht : mega-yacht (composite, tri-deck) VULCAN 46M Vicem Yachts
46,07m 151' 2"ft
A dedication - some say an obsession - to be second to none. This is what motivates Vicem Yachts to build the finest yachts afloat. With the 2011 launch of their 46 Meter Megayacht, this dedication will assume a physical, floating presence among the most...
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Sport-fishing boat : luxury motor-yacht (composite, convertible) 57 Bertram
18,44m 60' 6"ft
This unrelenting sport fishing machine is the epitome of competition and performance. Sleek as a predator with a sharp bow and long waterline, the Bertram 570 Convertible appears like it is on the prowl, even at anchor. Its deep-V hull cuts smoothly through waves that would otherwise devour some of the competition alive helping the 570 to win a plethora of prestigious fishing tournaments all around...
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Luxury yacht : super-yacht (composite, tri-deck) W 130 Wesport
39,62m 130' 0"ft
The new 40m Westport features naval architecture by William Garden and exterior styling by Taylor Olson/Westport. The Westport 130 was...
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Luxury yacht : motor-yacht (sport, composite, IPS POD) 5000 SPORT Riviera
16,69m 54' 9"ft
* Below decks, there is a choice of three staterooms and two bathrooms or two staterooms, two bathrooms, plus a second, more intimate lounge. Option provides accommodation for six;...
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Luxury yacht : mega-yacht (composite, tri-deck, custom-made) ODESSA Christensen
48,8m 160' 1"ft
"Crafted with the same quality and attention to detail that Christensen has become famous for, the Christensen Custom Series is perfection in MegaYachts. Designed with an efficient and effective layout each Custom Series yacht is...
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Luxury yacht : open motor-yacht (composite) 100' Magnum Marine
29m 95' 2"ft
The new Magnum 100' model, presented by Magnum Marine, will be Magnum's largest yacht and is expected to be delivered by 2012. The styling was designed by the talented young, Italian designer, Alberto Mancini, and offers a completely new concept of outdoor cockpit livability. The Magnum 100' has different seating, dining and viewing areas, with an expandable top providing various and movable shaded...
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Luxury yacht : planing hull super-yacht (composite, semi-custom) CL 112' NEXT Custom line
34,16m 112' 1"ft
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Luxury yacht : mega-yacht (composite, custom-made) MY GAIL III Amels
57m 187' 0"ft
Easily identified as an example of Jon Bannenberg's pioneering work, MY GAIL shows a more solid superstructure...
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Power catamaran : luxury flybridge motor-yacht (composite) 540 FLYBRIDGE Stealth Yachts
16,6m 54' 6"ft
The STEALTH 540 has an overall length of 55ft with a beam of 18ft! The beam on the STEALTH 540 flybridge is more like that associated with a 70ft yacht. The beam is also carried...
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Luxury yacht : planing hull super-yacht (composite) ERMIS2 McMullen & Wing
37,56m 123' 3"ft
Combining design and styling by Humphreys Yacht Design with composite engineering by High Modulus, the latest project by McMullen & Wing adds to an already accomplished resume of high tech, high performance custom projects. Even three MTU16V 4000 M90 series engines, each...
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Luxury yacht : semi-displacement super-yacht (composite, tri-deck) AERIE Delta Marine
37,8m 124' 0"ft
Aerie is a lightweight, semi-displacement, tri-deck motor-yacht with proven excellence in performance, technical innovation and dramatic design touches. Named for the nest of an eagle, the interior styling is graced by...
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Luxury yacht : flybridge super-yacht (composite) AB 116 AB Yachts
35,3m 115' 10"ft
AB Yachts is no doubt the technological point of reference for the whole yachting world. The decision to abandon the old traditional schemes - as far as ship-designing and building criteria are concerned - has been successful, leaving space to new techiques coming from much...
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Luxury yacht : mega-yacht (composite) WAVEPIERCER LOMOcean Design
52m 170' 7"ft
This 52m wavepiercer is deliberately styled with a cab forward emphasis, retaining the characteristic LOMOcean Design styling with its distinctive...
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Luxury yacht : hard-top motor-yacht (composite) Danish Yacht
18m 59' 1"ft
Inspired by the exclusive rarity, bespoke luxury and incomparable performance of supercars, the AeroSpeed 18 unites the latest cutting-edge construction techniques and high performance powertrains with unrivalled superyacht quality accommodation and finish. The AeroSpeed 18 will be the first of the Aero range in production as a...
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Luxury yacht : super-yacht (composite) 100 SP De Birs
30,48m 100' 0"ft
The De Birs 100 Sports Yacht is truly a unique yacht of its kind. The interior, designed by Egg & Dart out of Munich, is a rich modern feel that provides luxury and unique multi-functional areas in aft, mini fly bridge and dining areas....
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Luxury yacht : super-yacht (composite) 102' RPH Numarine
31,08m 102' 0"ft
The 102' RPH is an impressive, beautifully designed and lovingly built high-performance superyacht. Aggressive shark-like features and interflowing lines that...
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Luxury yacht : super-yacht (composite) LMY 116 Lazzara Yacht
35,36m 116' 0"ft
In a world of shrinking dock space, the Lazzara 116 allows a privileged few to enjoy the lifestyle of mega-yachting without the restrictions of larger vessels....
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Luxury yacht : super-yacht (composite, tri-deck) 45 - BALAJU Rodriquez
44,5m 146' 0"ft
The Intermarine series 45 is a 44.5 m motoryacht, whose naval architecture and engineering have been developed by intermarine SpA. It is a three-decks motoryacht, with hull and superstructure completely built in fiberglass as per A.B.S. standards and in compliance with MCA recommendations. The Intermarine series 45 has been designed...
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Luxury yacht : trawler super-yacht (composite) EXPEDITION Farmont Yachts
37,8m 124' 0"ft
The FARMONT shipyard is proud to present its largest project to date, a 38 metre / 125 feet custom built ocean-going yacht, the FARMONT FY 38 metre. Designed by the well-known Dutch naval architect René van der Velden, this expedition-style vessel has beautiful lines, a range of 6,000...
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Sport-fishing boat : luxury motor-yacht (composite, convertible) 52 SPORTFISHERMAN Davis Yachts
16m 52' 6"ft
The newest Sportfisherman from Davis Yachts includes all new tooling, molds, and composite material to make it one of the lightest, fastest, strongest Davis ever built. Unmistakably...
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Power catamaran : luxury flybridge motor-yacht (composite) W 88 Fast Warwick Yacht Design
26,8m 87' 11"ft
CONSTRUCTION - FRP Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic - The hull, decks and superstructure are of foam cored E-glass construction. The vessel is built to Det Norske Veritas Letter...
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Carbon V boom for sailing yachts Axxon Composites
All booms are built with pre-preg material cured in female toolings, in autoclave at 125° degrees giving a perfect smooth finish. AXXON manufactures...
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Motor-boat : express-cruiser (downeast, composite) DALOS 43 ORION YACHTS
13,6m 44' 7"ft
This new model of the Orion Yachts motor yachts series, showes modern lines and comfort together. Dalos 43, which is a modernised version of the traditional...
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Cruising catamaran (sailboat, composite) QUINTESSENTIAL (Q5) Yachting Developments
30,48m 100' 0"ft
WARWICK CATAMARAN Builder Yachting Developments Naval Architect Alan Warwick Yacht Design Exterior Stylist Alan Warwick Yacht Design Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon Build Number YD66/Q5 Construction Composite: Post cured epoxy Eglass/Carbon utilizing high strength foam...
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Sailboat : cruiser-racer sailing-yacht (carbon hull and rig) KER 53 Premier Composite Technologies
16,15m 53' 0"ft
The Premier Composite Technologies KER 53 cruiser racer is an advanced high-tech and visually attractive 16 meter rocket-ship. PCT built the new Ker53 Cruiser Racer using female moulds for shaping the hull, deck and many interiors...
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Cruising catamaran (sailboat, composite) BLUE COAST 105 Blue Coast Yachts
32m 105' 0"ft
Lenght LOA :32m – 105' Lenght WL :28,55m – 93'7" Maximum...
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Data collector for container condition monitoring COMPOSIT Johnson Controls, Marine
- Combined asset tracking and container monitoring - Immediate alarm information from container - Elimination of cargo losses caused by unit problems - Immediate access to container and tracking data through web server Description The ComPosIT is a communication module which allows for GPS tracking as well as communication of key parameters, connected...
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Motor-boat : trawler (bio-composite) TB47-Wayfarer TideBreaker
14,5m 47' 7"ft
The TB47-Wayfarer is a very seaworthy boat for long voyages due to it’s original conception as a professional fishing boat and by it’s innovations in propulsion, an economical craft reconciling respect for the environment with onboard living. Electric...
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Sailboat steering wheel (carbon) GS COMPOSITE
NEW! Modern, ultra slim CARBON STEERING WHEELS CARBON STEERING WHEELS by GS Composite are made in monocoque technology...
