stainless steel yachts

Log in or Sign up

You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser .

Is a stainless steel boat possible?

Discussion in ' Materials ' started by hansp77 , May 2, 2006 .

Just curious, as I am getting ready to try to weld up my own stainless pushpit the thought crossed my mind. Could one make a stainless steel hull? Or has anyone already done this? Aside from much higher cost, are there any fundamental reasons why this couldn't be done? The obvious idea I had to make this more affordable would be to use salvaged stainless, from things like big chemical storage tanks and what not. Hans.  

Raggi_Thor Nav.arch/Designer/Builder

"Stainless" means it doesn't rust in air. It will still corrode in (salt) water, I think. At least stainless bolts and screws are no good in wood under water.  

Thanks Raggi, i do know that stainless still corrodes, (maybe it should be called something like 'lessstain' or 'lessrust') but as far as I know, even without air- the rate of corrosion is still a lot 'less' than normal steel. I am not really picturing a gleaming silver bare metal hull (well ok the thought did briefly cross my mind) but rather some sort of painted, or zinc treated or other protective finish just like a normal steel hull. With the advantage of much slower corrosion (and much higher repair costs!) I am sure that there must be some reason other than price though.  

antonfourie Senior Member

As long as you coat prepare the stainless steel you should not have a problem, i.e. you need to create the protective layer that forms on stainless steel when you have worked with it, i.e. welding / forming, if you used 316 you would be able to leave the hull bare. The rate of corrosion is slower then even painted and cared for mild steel. If you were able to source the stainless and you paint it then you would be better off than using mild steel even the lower grades of stainless are still way better than mild steel, you would have to make sure that you use the correct electrodes as you might be welding disimilar grades of stainless.  

waikikin Senior Member

A couple of years ago we installed a stainless deck onto a self propelled mooring service lighter 40' in length, works well, plating cost was about 4x steel & consumables about 10x. Its worth it if it cuts maintenance costs in high aggression zones like anchor handling on foredecks & cockpits, sponson beltings & the like.Jeff.  

What about aluminium? Isn't that more durable than steel?  

antonfourie said: if you used 316 you would be able to leave the hull bare. The rate of corrosion is slower then even painted and cared for mild steel. Click to expand...

Hutting yachts Hutting once (maybe more) build a 40ft all stainless yacht about 10 years ago, something simular to their current 40ft model. Don't know what happened to it http://www.hutting.nl/Hutting40/General40/maigen4001.html These days they build in aluminum, with wood/epoxy deckhouse. You could ask them for an opinon.  

Hans, the most likely source would be old chemical tanks, which may not be that pleasant to work with and may have some chemical corrosion damage. The other thing that you could look for is ex road tankers that have been in a accident. How ever you do it please be carefull as 316 is most used when there are nasty chemicals or acids and there may be harmfull residue. As for a gleaming hull, yes as this is what handrails are made from, but if not looked after properly i.e. washed and cleaned like any other boat the stainless steel will get brownish surface corrosion or water marks, although this will only ever be a few microns thick  

Thanks SeaSpark and antonfourie, this is all just theoretical for me at the moment. I thought it might be an interesting thread, and as it stands I have my hands full enough with my current boat. But, for a long term future oriented project, who knows? At lest it does seem that there could be prospects for obtaining the metal cheap. Maybe by the time that I am ready to invest (a rather funny word in this context) in a 40-50ft round-the-worlder I may also be ready to just buy the damn thing ready to go.  

Ike Senior Member

Can it be done. Yes. Practical? Not very. The Nickel Institute in Canada did a serious study of the effect of salt water on various stainless steels. What they found is that they all corrode if they are wet and stay wet. Stainless like aluminum has a natural oxide on it's surface that prevents corrosion. Water washes the oxide away. With aluminum the oxide doesn't wash away so the aluminum doesn't corrode unles you damage or remove the oxide. The other problem is the welds. The welds would have to be near perfect. Stainless is very subject to crevice corrosion. Any defect, even the slightest crack or crevice, will breed corrosion which will spread. Plus that, to weld it right you would have to use the TIG process further raising the cost. Build out of aluminum if you want a bare metal yacht. There are lots of them.  

Ike, I don't really want a bare metal yacht, I am quite content at the moment with my lovely warm wooden one, I was wondering if it were possible with 316, and if so, if it had been done already- or why not? These reasons you have provided, however, are of the kind that I was looking for. Cheers.  

gonzo Senior Member

Stainless bellow the waterline will get crevice corrosion. It will also interact chemically with antifouling paint. However, Monel metal is corrosion resistant to be used below the waterline and is also naturally antifouling. You can have a shiny boat after all.  

lewisboats Obsessed Member

Being as I am reading about corrosion right now...I would like to point out that stainless has two "levels" for want of a better name. One "level is significantly more noble than the other. The more noble level is the one where the chromium in the steel has oxidized (it needs a constant supply of oxygen to maintain) on the surface and is providing the corrosion inhibiting surface coating and the lesser level is any place that that coating has been penetrated (scratches, any oxygen deprived area (the coating doesn't last without oxy), etc). Add an electrolyte (salt water/contaminated fresh water...it all is to an extent) and the electrical capacity of the metal itself and you have a galvanic cell...a battery. The lesser noble level will sacrifice itself (corrode) to the more noble level (pit corrosion). You will also get corrosion anywhere stagnant water (oxy depleted) sits...the bilge for one, condensation for another. You will also encounter corrosion anywhere where you have biologicals attached to the surface of the metal, cutting it off from oxygen and in contact with moisture. The last type of corrosion you might see is around the welds, where you have altered the diffusion of alloys in the metal. The chromium gets bound up with the carbon leaving the area starved of chromium...the anti rusting agent. Using 316L (lo carbon) would help to alleviate this particular issue. Bare 316/316L needs water moving at a rate of about 3 ft/sec to maintain the coating of oxydized chromium at the required levels to provide corrosion protection. Steve  

• Advertisement:

gonzo said: However, Monel metal is corrosion resistant to be used below the waterline and is also naturally antifouling. You can have a shiny boat after all. Click to expand...

Silicon Bronze Screws/Bolts with Stainless Steel Fittings?

Leaking stainless steel tank... cement wash?

Black stains on gelcoat from stainless steel

Welding Stainless Steel 316- Quenching or Not?

Titanium vs Stainless Steel

I always thought that stainless steel 316 is not magnetic

Epoxy filler on stainless steel.

Need Stainless Steel Tubing Source For Rudder Tubes

Stainless steel Hull Yacht

Corrosion on stainless steel.

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Image Coming Soon

25.2 M / 83 FT

NEW ADVENTURES AWAIT

The M24 Explorer is amongst the safest, most durable and robust vessels in it's class, the perfect model for every season.

This military-grade high-end motor yacht makes yachting effortless, yet thrilling. An efficient long-range explorer capable of embarking on worldwide adventures is also at home cruising with your loved ones on the weekend.

Cruise along any coast to explore the remote destinations the world has to offer.

STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Constructed from Super-Duplex 2507 and Hyper-Duplex 3207 Stainless Steel which does not corrode or deteriorate. These materials form the backbone of a hull that is ultra strong, durable and practically immune to fatigue.

Constructed from Super-Duplex 2507 and Hyper-Duplex 3207 Stainless Steel which does not corrode or deteriorate. These materials form the backbone of a hull that is ultra strong, durable and practically immune to fatigue.

PATENTED HULL DESIGN

Our globally patented design creates a rigid yet lightweight hull utilizing a spring-like stringer construction, which absorbs high loads through small deflections.

MIRROR POLISHED BELOW WATERLINE

Our mirror polishing method generates a hull smooth as glass that delivers game changing qualities. The smooth non-stick surface self-eliminates barnicles increasing speed and reducing fuel consumption.

MILITARY GRADE

All our designs originate from our government vessels which are refined into luxurious, robust and thrilling motor yachts. All vessels have an inherit level of ballistic protection, due to the base material of the hull.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length over all.

5.9 M / 19.3 FT

MAX DRAUGHT

1.3 M / 4.3 FT

3000 - 3800 HP

SPEED RATING

Accomodations.

8 ADULTS + 2 CREW/ 6 ADULTS + 2 CREW

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AC 25 KW + DC CANBUS

6x22" MFD, 12 KW RADAR, FWD SONAR

LEWMAR (BOW OR/AND STERN)

AIRCON AND HEATER (15KW)

IN SALON AND ON FLYBRIDGE

MASTER, VIP, GUEST/DAY, CREW

SWIM PLATFORM

HYDRAULIC PLATFORM/TENDER LIFT

TENDER GARAGE

AFT DECK OR ENCLOSED FWD DECK

This $12 million 'mansion yacht' is made entirely of stainless steel — and it's a first for the industry. Take a peek inside.

• A floating, mansion-like yacht was shown at the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.
• It's being touted as the world's first yacht to be made entirely out of stainless steel .
• A spokesperson for the company told FOX Business that "a few billionaires " had expressed interest in the vessel.
• The asking price for the base 9,000-square-foot model is $12 million.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

A vessel named Mansion Yacht was shown at the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, and people have been buzzing about it ever since. According to FOX Business, the yacht is the first ever to be made entirely from stainless steel. 

"It does a whole bunch of other things that a normal yacht doesn't do, so it doesn't replace an ocean-going yacht, but it definitely is a great addition to the yacht family," Bruno Edwards of Mansion Yachts told FOX Business. 

Edwards told Business Insider in November that the company's base 9,000-square-foot model has an asking price of $12 million. And apparently, "a few billionaires " had already expressed interest at the time.

"This will be the first one that we sell," Edwards told FOX Business in November. "We've already had a lot of interest, so we are waiting on our first contract."

In the meantime, scroll down to learn more and to look inside the stunning Mansion Yacht.

FOX Business reports that the Mansion Yacht is the first yacht to be made entirely out of stainless steel.

It was shown at the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.

Source:  FOX Business

The 84-foot long vessel has a total 9,000 square feet of space — enough to accommodate 149 people.

Source:  FOX Business , Mansion Yachts

It has a 1,600-square-foot entertainment area on the front deck, along with a 3,300-square-foot viewing space.

Source: Daily Mail, Mansion Yachts

The Mansion Yacht has five bedrooms ...

Source: Daily Mail , Mansion Yachts

... five bathrooms ...

... and a hot tub that can fit up to seven people.

The boat has 18-feet hydraulic legs which can keep it propped up above water, giving the impression that it is floating.

Source:  FOX Business, Mansion Yachts

It's also relatively eco-conscious, with 72 solar panels capable of producing 15 kilowatts of electricity.

However, despite its name, the Mansion Yacht is not technically a yacht.

"It does a whole bunch of other things that a normal yacht doesn't do, so it doesn't replace an ocean-going yacht," Bruno Edwards from Mansion Yachts told FOX Business. "But it definitely is a great addition to the yacht family." 

Edwards told Business Insider that the base model of the vessel has an asking price of $12 million.

Edwards also noted that the Mansion Yacht's stainless steel will keep the maintenance costs low. 

"It is actually 25% of the maintenance cost of a fiberglass boat," Edwards told FOX Business.

Source: Daily Mail , FOX Business, Mansion Yachts

The views, at least, are pretty priceless.

• Main content

Unique 316L stainless steel tube railings for beautiful boat design

Pulpits, pushpits and biminis: expert marine rail fabrication for luxury yachts and motorboats

Modern boat railings must withstand the uncompromising ocean environment, but they also have to look good. That’s why leading marine specifiers and architects have used our shaped stainless steel tubing in their designs for over three decades.

Our shaped steel tubes are durable and attractive in equal measure. From stunning staircases on superyachts to grab rails on speedboats, our shaped tubes and boat railings are second to none. They offer the marine industry aesthetic, structural and ergonomic advantages over standard round tubing and add the perfect finishing touch to any cutting-edge vessel.

Maximum resistance to corrosion

We make most of our exterior tubing for boat railings from stainless steel 316L (1.4404), which contains a higher nickel and molybdenum content for more corrosive resistance (we can work with duplex and superduplex stainless steel if required). We can also form from aluminium if required.

Luxury tenders and ribs

Timeless fabricate handrails and grab rails for some of the industry’s most prestigious and most discerning tender designers. The build quality and finish of all onboard features needs to exude the same level of luxury as those on super yachts. As with all our marine architecture, the ergonomics of the boat railings is paramount — especially as these boat railings serve an important role in keeping passengers safe and comfortable. We typically shape grab rails from our oval tubing and radius square tubing — hands fit comfortably and securely around these shapes (and unlike round tube, hands are not prone to the same degree of slippage). Robust yet refined, the boat railings are designed so that they are sturdy but with a slim projection so that they do not protrude too much. We fabricate bespoke boat railings for the front of the navigator’s seat, on the gunwales and to ease boarding and disembarking. We can also create boarding ladders. Please talk to us about our bending and finishing boat railing services.

Popular tubing for marine use

‍ Oval tubes are our most popular tubing for marine use and are predominantly used for onboard boat railings such as pulpit rails, guard rails, grab rails and transom gates. We form this elliptical tubing in more sizes than any other tube supplier worldwide, giving naval architects, boat manufacturers and owners a wide choice regarding railing specification.  Our flat-sided oval tubing is favoured for its sleek lines. Flat oval tubes make for stunning pushpit rails at the aft of any yacht or motorboat. Flat-sided oval tubes made from aluminium can be good grab rails on racing boats or when used to make lightweight bimini frames. Oval tubing and flat-sided oval tubing add luxury to any vessel - it looks sophisticated and feels better to grip than round tube railings. Our twisted oval tube makes for stunning spindles on internal staircases. The attractive contours catch the ocean light beautifully, and add an extra touch of class and elegance. For all our oval and flat-sided tubing, Timeless offers a bespoke tube bending service. We can create compound curves (curves that require two bends), sweeping curves, or tight radius bends. Speak to us about the radius that we can achieve, as well as our other fabrication services .

Customisation made easy

Whether it’s a refit, refurbishment, prototype or brand-new boat, our uniquely shaped tubing is a simple way to offer your clients greater choice with their yacht design. Our engineers will work hard to fabricate tubing of any size to meet your needs – even if this requires us to make new tooling. Many of our marine clients select stainless steel 316L tubing with a mirror polish. The highly reflective, smooth finish is achieved by polishing the tubing down to approximately 0.2 microns; the sleek and shiny surface reduces areas for corrosive elements such as sodium chloride to rest and cause damage. We can also form tubing from bronze or brass, or create a brass effect by applying PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) titanium ore plating. If you like traditional teak wood but want it to have the strength and durability of aluminium or stainless steel, we can even apply a powder coat with a wood effect.

Refits and refurbishments for motorboats and yachts

If you want to rejuvenate your boat by replacing your railings with a customised profile, speak to us and we will be delighted to provide samples of what we can offer. For refits, we make stainless steel oval boat deck handrail and handles in a wide range of sizes and shapes (we can also source round stainless steel tubing if you want to replace your existing round railings with similar tube). Our experienced team of fabricators are specialists in welding stainless steel railings for yachts, motorboats and tenders. We can also polish boat parts such as ladders, gates, handrails, cleats, bollards, biminis and anchors. Our comprehensive stainless steel polishing service includes scratch removal and re-graining. You might own an older boat that has handrails that you want to rejuvenate. We can give the metalwork a super mirror polish to bring the boat back to its former brightness. Our metal fabricators are trusted by several leading British and international boat-makers, who use Timeless to bend, weld and polish the tube railings once we have shaped them. These naval architects and designers can rely on the fact that our specialist team always achieve high-quality bends and exceptional finishes. Outsourcing these fabrication services to our team creates efficiency and cost-savings in this manufacture process.

Ideally situated near the U.K's biggest marinas

Based in Poole on the south coast of England, Timeless Tube is close to several marinas in the areas of Poole, Christchurch and Southampton. Although we typically restore boat deck railings in our workshop, if necessary, our specialist team can weld or polish onsite for motorboats, yachts and tenders moored in the south of England.

Custom-made hinges for concealed gates and collapsible mechanisms

Timeless partner with internationally renowned hinge experts PE Marine Designz, who specialise in designing and making patented multi-pivot hinges for super yachts and motorboats. These bespoke hinge designs integrate clever functionality such as concealed power assistance with Timeless Tube’s premium shaped tube profiles to achieve both impressive aesthetics and performance. Combining high-end aesthetics and optimal functionality, the bespoke tube-based solutions remove the need for unsightly latches and unnecessary shrouding sometimes used to mask fittings. The unique designs are bespoke, so if you are looking for cleverly concealed gates and foldaway furniture and T-tops that do not compromise on style, speak to our team about these innovative geometric solutions, or find out more about PE Marine Designz’s pioneering tube technology and the solutions it provides for marine applications.

Marine related applications

• Balustrades
• Furniture (foldaway and freestanding)
• Boarding ladders

Tubing used in marine applications

An ergonomic, tactile shape that is perfect for handrails and balustrades in conjunction with structural glass and brickwork. A low-maintenance design commonly used for architectural and marine purposes.

Flat-sided Oval Tube

Clean, rounded lines and a flat-sided profile provide strength for architectural purposes – with a flat side useful for fixing to other elements.

D-shaped Tube

With a smooth top, flat section and incredible lateral strength, this ingenious design prevents water ingress and it’s easy to install. Ideal for handrail in public buildings and on marine craft.

Radiused Square Tube

Blended radius corners and a slight convex side provide greater strength than standard round tubing. This great alternative to box section tubing is popularly used for baluster railings and furniture.

Twisted Square Tube

Aesthetically striking, with the power to make a significant impact. Provides impressive strength integrity while being lighter and more cost-effective than conventional solid twisted bars.

Twisted Oval Tube

Innovative spiral forming applied to a classic oval tube design. This stunning twisted tube profile creates a mesmeric effect that is ideal for decorative metal architecture on buildings and boats.

Tubing solutions for niche marine applications

Our marine tubing goes beyond railings and staircases. For example, our engineers have worked closely with the team at premier marine equipment supplier, Lewmar, to create stainless steel tubing for an innovative mechanical awning for yachts. We’ve fabricated telescopic tubing for a hydraulic lift that is used to launch tenders and RIBS on super yachts. We have even made a door handle for a fridge on-board a yacht, with a special locking mechanism to prevent it from opening during voyages. Our engineers love using their creativity and expertise to produce tubing for new applications, so please chat to us to see if we can help with your projects.

Contact us for expert advice, quotes and free samples.

We can develop new sizes.

Don't see a size you need? Just specify the size you require in your message.

Contact details

By clicking 'Submit' you are consenting to us replying, and storing your details. (see our Privacy Policy )

Need help finding the right tube?

Talk to a specialist and find the right tube for your project.

Discover our product range

View our unique shaped metal tube profiles and joining systems.

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive latest updates and offers from Fox's

  +44 (0) 1473 689 111 [email protected]

• Refit & Repair
• Teak Decks & Traditional Boat Building
• Rigging, Ropes & Splicing
• Commercial & Workboat
• GRP & Composite Repairs
• Sprayshop & Hull Finishing
• Marine Engineering
• Marina, Berthing & Storage
• Stainless Fabrication & Metalwork
• Race Preparation & Support
• Marine Electronics
• Fox's Global Yacht Management
• Winter Lay-Up
• Fox's Heritage
• Career Opportunities
• Meet the Team
• Local Information
• Testimonials
• Fox's Environmental Policy
• Fox's Marina Services

STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATION & METALWORK

In-house design expertise, tailored to meet your requirements.

Here at Fox’s Marina & Boatyard, our Stainless department offers an extensive range of high quality stainless steel fabrication and metalwork services.

Our services include design and engineering, fabrication, polishing, machining and more. We can also make repairs and modifications to aluminium and steel vessels using our state of the art, certified and coded welders. With our own, in-house design expertise, we can create literally anything you require. 

We work on all boats of any size, make and model, so whether you have a fleet of vessels requiring stainless steel components, a one-off project or insurance repair work, we offer a competitive solution tailor-made to your exact requirements. And, because we understand that it isn’t always possible to get your vessel to our boatyard, we also operate a mobile welding, polishing, and tube work service, in addition to emergency repairs. 

Design & Engineering Team

Components for leisure boats, yachts & more.

We specialise in the design and engineering of stainless steel and metal components for leisure boats, yachts, and more.

Our talented and highly skilled team can design and engineer parts such as stemhead fittings, deck fittings, mast fittings, bow rollers, stanchions and chain plates, as well as stern pulpits, handrails, boarding ladders, sprayhood and bimini frames, radar posts, and much more. In addition to this, we can also fabricate bespoke stainless steel fuel and water tanks.

Fabrication

Bespoke to your requirements.

We design and manufacture custom fabrications of high quality marine components in stainless steel and aluminium, for some of the UK’s most prestigious yacht builders as well as private yacht owners. Our fabrications can be found on yachts made by leading boat builders, including Oyster Yachts, Spirit Yachts, Gunfleet yachts and Southampton Yacht Services.

When it comes to all aspects of fabrication, our highly skilled and experienced team is fully equipped with the knowledge, expertise, and equipment to fabricate bespoke components that will meet your specific requirements and also meet, if not exceed, industry standards.

For optimum performance & finish

When it comes to your yacht or commercial craft, it’s understandable that you want to keep it looking and performing to the highest possible standard.

With this in mind, we offer a metal polishing service that will restore your rusty fixtures and fittings for optimum performance and finish. We understand that it isn’t always possible to get your vessel to our boatyard, so we offer a mobile polishing service to ensure we can meet your needs wherever you are.

Professional, high quality machining service

Here at Fox’s Marina & Boatyard, we offer a professional, high quality machining service that will meet all your requirements.

Through our machining techniques, we are able to engineer components such as P-brackets and rudders bearings to the fine tolerances of their original design.

We are committed to delivering the best possible work with each and every job we undertake. Whatever its size, every job is processed by our expert team, following our strict quality control procedures.

Sprayhoods & Biminis

Design, installation & modification.

Working in conjunction with the world’s leading yacht builders and sailmakers, Fox’s has developed the very best sprayhood and bimini solutions.

Sturdy stainless frames that fold away when not required, support perfectly tailored spray hoods, biminis and tensile awnings – avoiding all of the common problems of sagging, collecting rainwater, flogging and reduced visibility.

Whether you require a completely new spray hood, a fixed or folding bimini designed and installed, modifications made to existing frames or canvas work, or some simple repairs to bent stainless tube or damaged fittings – please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

Radar Arches, Gantries & Communication

Designed & manufactured to your needs.

Our talented team can design and manufacture radar arches, gantries and communication poles for leisure and commercial boats.

We have designed and engineered bespoke gantries to accept SatCom domes, communication antenna, navigation/flood lighting, solar panels, wind turbines and custom lifting requirements.

All our radar arches and gantries can be designed and manufactured to meet your specific needs and expectations, whether it is to provide additional capacity, safe deck working or clear a new davit installation.

Stainless, carbon fibre & alloy bowsprits

If you are considering a prodder or bowsprit to allow a Code 0 or similar reaching/downwind sail to be flown clear of the forestay and pulpit that can be safely handled using a top down/tension stay or similar system – please do give the team at Fox’s Stainless a call.

We have developed a range of solutions using both fabricated stainless, carbon fibre and alloy bowsprits and have first hand experience of the best furling system to suit an existing or new downwind sail.

Stanchions & Boarding Gates

Stainless steel, anodized alloy or titanium.

All our new stanchions are engineered from stainless steel, hard coated anodized alloy or titanium to ensure that they not only offer aesthetic appeal, but also that they are resistant to marine corrosion, providing long-lasting performance and cosmetic finish.

If you require modification or repair to existing stanchions, a new set to match those originally fitted, or to discuss a specific project further, please get in touch.

Pulpits & Pushpits

Custom made by our skilled team.

At Fox’s Marina & Boatyard, our skilled and experienced team can repair or replace your existing pulpit or pushpit using marine grade stainless steel to withstand the testing demands of a saltwater environment.

All of our custom made stainless steel pulpits are expertly made to your exact specification and finished and polished to the highest possible standards.

In addition to conventional pushpits and pulpits, we are also able to manufacture deck rails, granny bars and grab handles for vessels of almost any size.

Custom Fixtures & Fittings

Highest quality.

Whatever your requirements, whether it’s a single cup holder, new folding cockpit table or a complete stainless fittings package for a new or refitted yacht, the skilled team at Fox’s can design and manufacture a bespoke fixture or fitting to the highest quality as seen on some of the world’s most prestigious blue water, cruising yachts.

Download our Refit & Repair Brochure

Interested in Fox's Stainless Services?

If you would have any questions or would like further information on our wide range of stainless services please complete the form opposite and one of our stainless team will be in touch.

We promise that your email won't disappear into a black hole - we will respond to you as quickly as possible, and always within 24 hours if you get in touch during normal office hours.

If you prefer a 'good old fashioned chat' then please don't hesitate to give us a call on +44 (0)1473 689111

The ZEN50 is a game changer. World’s first series production catamaran equipped with a wingsail, it defines a new distinctive class of its own, where genuine zero-emission meets high comfort and performance, limitlessly. 

Designed from scratch for ZEN Yachts by award-winning naval architect Julien Mélot , this full carbon catamaran is the ultimate essence of technology driven, high performance and luxurious, eco-friendly leisure yachting. 

The blue water capable ZEN50 lightweight racing carbon hulls are combined with a huge solar roof for an unrivaled solar power vs. displacement ratio above 1:1 (18 kW / 17 tonnes), making this yacht completely energy self-sufficient. A revolutionary, fully automated, wingsail - by Ayro© - can be added as a range and speed extender. The yacht’s high capacity battery bank powers a powerful silent electric propulsion, allowing the ZEN50 to achieve 14 knots and maintain high continuous speeds in unrivaled safety and comfort, indefinitely… 

The ZEN50 is offered with or without wingsail and comes in 3 main different versions: Racer, Cruiser and Explorer, each dedicated to a different usage and owner profile. We use these versions as a basis to define a final, bespoke specification for each of our valued clients and ZEN Community Members. Scroll down for more details, specifications and prices.

1st WINGSAIL series production yacht in the world!

The OceanWings32 - by Ayro© - was initially developed for Team Oracle, for the America’s Cup 2010 in Valencia. Over years, it has further been developed and automated by VPLP and was installed on Energy Observer in 2019. Two years of field feedback have allowed the Ayro team to fine tune the algorithm commanding the wingsail. The ZEN50 is the first series production leisure craft to be equipped with this fully automated wingsail. It is controlled at the touch of a finger on screens, is automatically adjusted and has several safety modes and features. The two parts of the wingsail can be hoisted and lowered independently and with the simple touch of a button. The wingsail OceanWings32 is the ideal complement for the solar roof for those wishing to cruise long distances off-shore with zero-emissions.

Greatest ratio SOLAR POWER / weight on the market

At 17 tonnes lightweight and 18,000 W of peak solar power, the ratio of the ZEN50 is at over 1 kW per displaced tonne of water or beyond 1:1 which is far beyond any other blue water CE Cat A yacht in this size range. Lots of solar power for little water to displace is the strong and healthy foundation the energy self-sufficient ZEN50 is built upon.

Performance CARBON sandwich hulls

The hulls of the ZEN50 have been designed from a blank screen for ultimate efficiency - understand minimum drag or minimal energy consumption for a range of speeds from 6 to 10 knots. Their shape is aggressive, sharp and slender. Their reverse bows cut through water like a sword cuts through butter and their curvature is reminiscent of graceful dolphin bodies. These hulls are undoubtedly of the performance type and are built with the best available composites: Carbon fibre and Corecell™. The combination of high strength, low weight and performance design allow the ZEN50 to reach speeds of up to 14 knots.

INFINITE range at high CONTINUOUS speeds

With maximized solar and wind power and minimized energy consumption… the ZEN50 can sail continuously at speeds varying between 6 and 10 knots. Thorough simulations in various sea states and weather system have consistently shown the ZEN50 will be able to achieve performance catamaran speeds continuously without using a genset. With the ZEN50, the world is your oyster and the wildest destinations are within your reach with this self-reliant vessel!

True ZERO-EMISSION operation

The first ZEN50 unit, whose construction started in March 2023, will not be equipped with a genset at all and will not have any fossil fuels onboard. The ZEN50 energy system with its very large capacity 160 kWh battery bank, has been designed to function for days in complete safety with minimal solar energy harvest and no wind. It is perfectly safe with no backup genset and operates 24/7 without any polluting emissions.

NO FUEL , no costs

Naturally, requiring no fuel to operate day in day out is great news for the environment, it is also fantastic news when sailing into remote areas where fuel bunkering might be near impossible or where the fuel quality might be an issue. Finally, it also makes a massive difference in this yacht’s costs of operation. Imagine the hundreds of liters of diesel saved over just a week, the obsolete engine maintenance schedules, the clogged filters and dirty tanks from another age… Welcome to a new burden-free, energy self-sufficient era, welcome to clean and graceful eco-yachting, welcome to ZEN Yachts.

Highest SAFETY & reliability

At ZEN Yachts, we have made some design choices to attain energy self-reliance with the ZEN50 that reduces the habitable volume in the hulls, similar to performance catamarans. Where we have not and will never compromise is on safety. Our main voltage system is 48V making it perfectly safe to work on. The level of redundancy of the batteries and solar panels is 10! The main electrical architecture is split in 2 so that should anything happen on 1 hull, the entire vessel can still operate normally. There are 2 independent helm stations and the ZEN50 is packed with special safety features, nonsubmersible compartments and we can even offer an in-depth practical course on safety equipment usage and management. Sailing with the ZEN50 is not only exhilarating and clean, it is ultra safe!

Unrivaled space & COMFORT

The ZEN50 offers the speeds of a performance catamaran, the comfort of a large motor yacht and the simplicity of an electric car. No less than 2 large day beds, 3 dining areas for over 10 people, 1 professional galley and 2 wet kitchens, 5 heads, up to 4 double ensuite cabins, 1 bunk double and 1 single together with both saloon and dining areas converting into extra sleeping areas, this is simply unrivaled on a 50 ft. catamaran. Add an electric tender, dive compressor, satellite internet, 2 helm stations (cockpit and flybridge), a solar roof that converts into a gigantic upper deck to enjoy the most epic sunrises and sunsets, welcome onboard the ZEN50!

SPECIFICATIONS

Main particulars.

• Length Over All: 15.7m

• Beam: 8.4m

• Depth Molded: 2.7m at midship

• Displacement (light) : 17 T

• Draft (design): 1.3m (4.3ft) incl. keel

• Passenger Capacity: 12

• Berths: 12 (4 x double + 2 x single + saloon)

• Building Material: Carbon Fiber - Corecell™ composite

• Certification: CE Cat A - Unrestricted with 12 persons

Note: Some of the above figures may vary between versions

PROPULSION & ENERGY

• Propulsion: 2 x 50 kW brushless DC motors

• Main Battery Pack Capacity: 160 kWh Lithium

• Solar Roof Peak Power: 18 kWp

• Wingsail: Oceanwings® OWS 3.2 by Ayro©

• Backup Battery Pack Capacity (Nav/Com/Wing): 5 kWh Lithium

• Main System Voltage: 48V - Low voltage for total human safety

• Accommodation Voltage: 110V or 220V

SPEED & RANGE

• Max. Speed on e-motor only: 10 kn

• Max. Speed on e-motor & Wingsail: 14 kn

• Cruising Speed for continuous operation - solar only: 4.5 - 5 kn

• Cruising Speed for continuous operation - solar and wing: 6 - 10 kn

• Cruising Speed day time: 8 - 10 kn

• Range Over 24 h: 180+ nm

Note: These values may vary between versions and sea / weather conditions

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED - RACER VERSION

• Integrated power management system

• Solar power & energy storage system

• Electric propulsion system

• By-wire steering system

• Helm stations at cockpit & flybridge

• Galley counters, storage, sink, oven, stove, fridge, freezer

• 4 en suite heads with enclosed shower, toilet, sink & faucet (in each head)

• All cabin furniture (as shown in layouts)

• Aft deck fixed dining table and aft sofa with collapsible back rest (as shown in layouts)

• Fore deck day bed and lateral seats (as shown in layouts)

• Outdoor marine cork decking / indoor saloon natural bamboo decking

• All cushions In/Outdoor upholstered with Sunbrella® fabric

• 6 deck hatches

• 2 x 500 liter (2 x 132 gal) fresh water tanks

• 2 x 100 liter approx. (2 x 26 gal) fresh water tanks + 1 fresh water pump

• 2 x 350+ liter approx. (2 x 92 gal) holding tanks

• Railings, cleats and fore deck trampolines

• Mooring equipment: 33 kg Rocna® stainless steel anchor + 50 m stainless steel chain 10 mm + 150 m nylon rope + e-windlass

• Regulatory navigation equipment including navigation lights & mast

• 2 x chart plotter 16”; 2 x VHF with DSC button

• Regulatory Life Saving Appliances

• Critical spare parts kit

Note: The above equipment is for the Racer version. Cruiser & Explorer versions carry additional equipment

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Solar Roof Layout

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Flybridge Layout

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Main Deck Layout - Asymmetric D (subject to changes)

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Cabin Layout - Asymmetric D (subject to changes)

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Cabin Layout - Asymmetric E (subject to changes)

SOLAR & WINGSAIL

OCEAN RACER

Solar power & Wing, basic configuration, navigation, safety, fridge, etc.

EUR 2 150 000

WORLD CRUISER

Solar power & Wing, well equipped with A/C and water maker

EUR 2 400 000

ARCTIC EXPLORER

Solar power & Wing ultimate configuration with all available options

EUR 2 650 000

Solar power, basic configuration, navigation, safety, fridge, etc.

EUR 1 700 000

CONTINENTAL CRUISER

Solar power, well equipped configuration with A/C and water maker

EUR 1 900 000

TROPICAL EXPLORER

Solar power ultimate configuration with all available options

EUR 2 100 000

Ready to reserve your ZEN50?

Want more information .

Just added to your cart

Men’s long sleeve swordfish shirt.

Free ground shipping on all retail orders!

• New Products
• Accessories + Apparel
• Outrigger Systems
• Deck Hardware
• Dredge Boom System
• Installation Tools
• Rod Holders
• Steering Wheels
• Boat Accessories
• Gulf Stream Outrigger System
• Bluewater Outrigger System
• Deluxe Outrigger System
• Coastal Outrigger System
• How to Illustrations
• Rigging Kits
• Outrigger Accessories
• Hasps & Catches
• Hawse Pipes
• Lift Handles and Cabinet Pulls
• Skene Chock
• Slide Latches and Barrell Bolts
• Hose & Wire Management
• Livewell System
• Intake Screens
• Tools & Accessories
• Drain Plugs
• Deck Drains
• Ball Valves
• Adaptors & Fittings
• Composite Valves
• Load Bearing Collars
• Bluewater- Heavy Duty
• Rod/Cup Holder
• View Sale Items

Types of Marine-Grade Stainless Steel

When purchasing stainless-steel accessories for your boat, you want something that will last. Saltwater and even freshwater take their toll on just about anything made of metal. Plus, if your vessel isn't in a covered slip, the weather can also harm your hardware and accessories – if they aren’t made of quality stainless steel.

What Is 304-Grade Stainless Steel?

304-grade stainless steel is made of 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel. It doesn't have the corrosion-resistant molybdenum to decrease the speed of rust from de-icing salt and seawater.

Commonly used applications for grade 304 stainless steel include wheel covers, electrical enclosures, auto trim and moldings, storage tanks, kitchen appliances, and equipment that is not around saltwater, chloride, or strong disinfecting agents.

What Is 316-Grade Stainless Steel?

Grade 316 stainless steel contains 16 percent chromium, 10 percent nickel, and 2 percent molybdenum. The molybdenum significantly reduces corrosion from the salt in de-icing chemicals and saltwater. Grade 316 stainless steel also resists pitting and corrosion from spilled acidic drinks, such as soda, and cleaning materials containing chlorine and other harmful chemicals.

You can sometimes get away with using 304-grade stainless steel, which is more affordable. However, if you are boating, even on freshwater lakes and rivers, you'll want to use marine-grade 316 stainless steel. You may pay a little more upfront, but in the long run, you'll save money since you won't have to replace your hardware or accessories as frequently.

In addition to marine parts and accessories, manufacturers use grade 316 stainless steel for pharmaceutical equipment, stainless-steel baskets, chemical equipment, medical/surgical instruments, and outdoor electrical enclosures.

How to Tell the Difference Between Grade 316 and Grade 304 Stainless Steel

You can't tell the difference between 316-grade and 304-grade stainless steel by simply looking at it. However, if you have something made from 304-grade stainless steel and another item made from 316-grade stainless steel, you'll likely notice that the former rusts faster. Otherwise, you'll need a material test to determine the difference.

Marine applications and chemical processing plants use grade 316 stainless steel because it is less resistant to corrosion. This type of stainless steel also costs more because of its nickel and molybdenum composition. Therefore, if you see an accessory you want for your boat, don't go with the cheaper version – it might not be marine grade 316 stainless steel.

Another difference is that 304-grade stainless steel has a higher melting point than 316-grade stainless steel. Still, it doesn't resist chlorides and chemicals as well as marine grade 316 stainless steel does.

Often, the manufacturer will mark the stainless-steel part to indicate its grade. It might have a circle with the number 6 in it or some other marking to denote that the product you are buying is made of grade 316 stainless steel.

Benefits of Using Grade 316 Stainless Steel

The top benefits of using 316-grade stainless steel include its corrosion resistance and lasting durability for marine applications. Stainless steel will eventually pit when water (especially saltwater) hits it. However, salt from seawater will have a harder time disintegrating the coating on 316-grade stainless steel than it would on 304-grade products. Even salt air can cause pitting in Grade 304 stainless steel because it has less nickel and no molybdenum.

Visit Gemlux for Marine-Grade Stainless-Steel Boating Accessories

When you want quality accessories that will last, whether for a freshwater or saltwater vessel, visit Gemlux . We use premium 316 marine-grade stainless steel to manufacture our products, including deck hardware and accessories. 

> Contact us today to learn more or browse our inventory to find your perfect match.

• Share Share on Facebook
• Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
• Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection.

• Contact Railmakers

Custom & Production Tubular Stainless Products

Stainless Steel Railings for Yachts, Boats & Other Industries

Railmakers Inc. has served the Stainless Steel needs of the Marine Industry and other industries for over 50 years. We have supplied manufactures, the Department of the Navy, Disney, the State of California and local cities with their custom fabrication needs. Our employees have been with us for at least 15 years and several at 25 plus! We pride ourselves with quality and service to our customers.

YACHTS & BOATS WE WORK ON

• Catalina Yachts
• MacGregor Yachts
• Pacific Seacraft
• Ericson Yachts
• Corsair-Marine Boats
• SkipJack Boats
• Hobie 33 Boats
• Hobie Power Skiff
• Columbia Yachts
• Ranger Sailboats
• Boston Whaler

NEED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING FOR A PROJECT?

• View stainless tubing selection

DODGER AND BIMINI FITTINGS AND FRAMES

• View all Dodger and Bimini Fittings
• View all Dodger and Bimini Frames

EMERGENCY VEHICLE RAILS

• SUV Roof Racks
• Lifeguard Towers
• Rescue Boat
• Law Enforcement Boats
• Rescue Trucks

Got Questions? We Can Help

Call us at (949) 642-6506 or visit our contact page .

• Skip to primary navigation
• Skip to main content

Quickstep Marine

Our passion to design the ultimate yacht boarding solutions drives us to continue creating innovative products for years to come.

Quickstep Marine A Step Above

Our team knows the importance of having marine products that perform year after year. That’s why we put our products through rigorous testing to confirm long-lasting durability. Each product is individually tested to ensure strict quality guidelines are met before shipping.

Our passion to design the ultimate yacht boarding solutions drives us to continue creating innovative products for years to come. Our boarding stairs are designed for fast and easy set up, engineered for industry-leading performance, and crafted with timeless styling. Innovative features like our aircraft-inspired tread design offers a large and stable footing.

We are proud to be an American-made company and build every single Quickstep product right here in our shop located in Medford, New Jersey. Our team of employees does everything from answering phones and emails, processing orders, purchasing materials, cutting and bending the steel, fitting our one of kind treads, making final quality checks, to packing and shipping the products out.

Quickstep has 3 models to suit your needs

Yacht-Master One Step

• The industry’s first stainless steel one step yacht boarding solution.
• Marine grade 316 Stainless side rail and support system
• The only yacht boarding stair with a massive 19.5” wide and 11.25” deep tread design.
• User-friendly mounting kit. Constructed of 316 stainless. Designed to blend into your yacht’s existing hardware when stairs are not in use.
• When not in use, the integrated standoff support system folds for easy storage and handling.
• Single stanchion hand hold.
• Teak tread options available.
• Custom standoff options available to help clear hull glass or engine room air intakes.
• Custom hardware color options

Yacht-Master Two Step

• The industry’s first stainless steel two step yacht boarding stairs.
• Marine grade 316 Stainless side rail frame and handrail construction.
• Offset support rails for easy handling.
• User-friendly mounting kit. Constructed of 316 stainless. Designed to blend into your yachts existing hardware when stairs are not in use.
• Removable handrail that will fold flat and will offer a secure handhold.
• When not in use the complete unit will fold flat for easy storage and handling.

Optional Equipment

• Second handrail
• Teak tread options available upon request
• Custom standoff options available to help clear hull glass or engine room air intakes

Yacht-Master

• The industry’s first stainless steel yacht boarding stairs.
• User-friendly mounting kit. Constructed of 316 stainless. Designed to blend into your existing yacht’s hardware when stairs are not in use.
• Four removable marine grade polished stainless caster wheels.

• Marine grade anodized aluminum.
• Industry leading lightweight design.

GET THE LATEST UPDATES FROM QUICKSTEP MARINE

Stainless Steel

It’s not enough to consistently deliver outstanding marine products that exceed customer requirements and expectations. UMT Marine strives for more. Much more. It’s a guiding principle with everyone at UMT Marine to offer distinctively different professional services to marine professionals and enthusiasts. We really think you won’t find this experience anywhere else. Just think about it. An unwavering commitment to outstanding marine product quality. Innovative marine technology. It’s all here.

Anchor Pockets

Custom crafted and manufactured in the USA, UMT Marine proudly supplies versatile capabilities for the housing of a stockless anchor.

Anchor Rollers

UMT Marine fabricates beautiful mirror polished 316L type stainless steel anchor rollers with delron rollers.

Bolts for Removable Bases

UMT Marine custom manufactures a tie down product line that effectively handles any application you have.

Deck Showers

Whether to cool down or rinse off the salt water, custom stainless steel showers by UMT can be made to fit any yacht railing.

Dive Tank Brackets

UMT can create custom brackets and storage solutions for all of your diving and water sports equipment.

Gates & Enclosures

Gates represent more than safety. Within a marine environment, gates offer function, form and they make an aesthetic statement that significantly adds to your marine experience.

Life Raft Cradles

The UMT Life Raft Cradles can be custom crafted in a polished stainless finish and are also available un-polished for commercial application.

Lifting Harnesses

UMT Marine provides a quality crafted lifting harness product line that is safe, secure and highly maneuverable.

Locking Turnbuckles

UMT Marine is proud of its time-honored tradition of old world craftsmanship with boat mooring posts and all of our marine accessories.

Form. Simplicity. Function. Railings represent all of this and more to UMT Marine.

Removable Bases

UMT Marine’s stainless steel base assembly is fabricated out of 316 type stainless steel for removable chocks.

Scooter and Bike Brackets

Sea Bob Mounting Brackets

UMT’s Seabob Mounting Brackets are fabricated with the highest quality stainless steel to absolute yacht standard finish.

Stainless Steel Repairs

UMT Marine’s tow brackets are exquisitely crafted from 316L stainless steel and custom made to order.

UMT offers custom stainless rails for stairwells, individually crafted to add safety to the stairwell.

Tie-Down Mounting Plates

Towing Brackets

• Tide Rider Boarding Stairs
• Tide Rider Ladders
• Tide Rider ‘2-Step’ Stairs
• Accessories
• Testimonials
• Why New Wave?
• Boat Ladders / Boat Boarding Ladders
• Boat Stairs / Boat Boarding Stairs
• Yacht Stairs / Yacht Boarding Stairs
• Yacht Ladders / Yacht Boarding Ladders
• About New Wave Fab
• Boating Blog

Boat Boarding Stairs & Boarding Ladders

Boat stairs / yacht stairs.

Exquisite custom-built boarding stairs for the finest yacht and boats.

Boat Ladders / Yacht Ladders

A unique and fashionable means to properly board your vessel.

Boat & Yacht Accessories

The finest accessories to properly outfit and showcase your vessel.

Yacht Boarding Stairs, Ladders, Accessories and Boat Ladders

New Wave Fabrication specializes in stainless, steel, and aluminum fabrication for yachts and boats of all sizes. New Wave offers the finest construction in yacht ladders , boat ladders , boarding stairs , accessories of all kinds, and custom fabrication for your luxury boat or yacht. Safe, stylish, stable and durable, New Wave stairs, ladders, and yacht accessories are some of the finest and best products in the marine business. New wave stairs are lighter in weight than competitor stairs and ladders, less expensive, and provide a valuable upgrade for luxury yachts and boats.

Choose the Best Ladders and Stairs for your Luxury Yacht!

Compare New Wave fabrication to its competitors and the difference is clear. New Wave features highly competitive pricing on the finest yacht accessories, replacement parts, and customized upgrades on the market. Many stainless steel and aluminum marine products are available in addition to the ladders and stairs. This includes:

New Wave Fabrication provides these excellent products and virtually any custom fabrication job for yachts and boats of all shapes and sizes, whether you are renovating a classic yacht or enhancing the leisure factor in your chartered fishing boat. The professionals at New Wave will work to understand your project, your requirements and concerns. Your representative may present multiple stainless steel and aluminum solutions depending on your existing equipment and your unique requirements.

New Wave enjoys excellent buying power and passes the price benefit on to you whether you are purchasing accessories, or even smaller pieces of hardware such as hinges and stainless steel mounting plates. Custom service, precise fabrication, and expert engineering are all available at New Wave Fabrication.

New Wave Offers the Best Yacht Hardware and Accessories.

All custom yacht projects are delivered on time and on budget with expert construction, safe design, and stylish finish. New Wave delivers only high quality construction, never cuts corners, and puts your safety and the safety of your passengers first. This is why New Wave takes great care in constructing stairs and ladders that offer premium traction, secure hand rails, and nylon bushings to eliminate electrical activity, in addition to stylish touches with authentic teak woods, aluminum and stainless steel construction. Read our customer testimonials about our products and services.

New Wave Fabrication offers the best products and services in the marine business, including fine ladders, stairs, parts and accessories for fine yachts and boats. Contact New Wave for fast and free quotes and consultation on your next marine project large or small. Submit your specifications, measurements or requirements and New Wave will customize a fabrication solution to meet your specific needs. Contact New Wave for the best construction in stainless steel and aluminum as well as other materials for your yacht or boat.

• New Sailboats
• Sailboats 21-30ft
• Sailboats 31-35ft
• Sailboats 36-40ft
• Sailboats Over 40ft
• Sailboats Under 21feet
• used_sailboats
• Apps and Computer Programs
• Communications
• Fishfinders
• Handheld Electronics
• Plotters MFDS Rradar
• Wind, Speed & Depth Instruments
• Anchoring Mooring
• Running Rigging
• Sails Canvas
• Standing Rigging
• Diesel Engines
• Off Grid Energy
• Cleaning Waxing
• DIY Projects
• Repair, Tools & Materials
• Spare Parts
• Tools & Gadgets
• Cabin Comfort
• Ventilation
• Footwear Apparel
• Foul Weather Gear
• Mailport & PS Advisor
• Inside Practical Sailor Blog
• Activate My Web Access
• Reset Password
• Pay My Bill
• Customer Service

• Free Newsletter
• Give a Gift

How to Sell Your Boat

Cal 2-46: A Venerable Lapworth Design Brought Up to Date

Rhumb Lines: Show Highlights from Annapolis

Open Transom Pros and Cons

Leaping Into Lithium

The Importance of Sea State in Weather Planning

Do-it-yourself Electrical System Survey and Inspection

Install a Standalone Sounder Without Drilling

Rethinking MOB Prevention

Top-notch Wind Indicators

The Everlasting Multihull Trampoline

In Search of the Snag-free Clew

What’s Involved in Setting Up a Lithium Battery System?

Reducing Engine Room Noise

Breaking Point: What Can Go Wrong With Your Yanmar?

Mildew-resistant Caulks for Boats

Can We Trust Plastic Boat Parts?

Repairing Molded Plastics

Mailport: Marine plywood, fuel additives, through bolt options, winch handle holders

The Day Sailor’s First-Aid Kit

Choosing and Securing Seat Cushions

Cockpit Drains on Race Boats

Rhumb Lines: Livin’ the Wharf Rat Life

Resurrecting Slippery Boat Shoes

Shoe Goo’s Gift to Sailors

Tricks and Tips to Forming Do-it-yourself Rigging Terminals

Marine Toilet Maintenance Tips

Learning to Live with Plastic Boat Bits

The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Clear Plastic

• Inside Practical Sailor

Simple Tips for Maintaining Stainless Steel

Moisture with little or no oxygen invites rust. Salt, which helps to hold moisture, is a catalyst for the process. This is why rust normally starts at the base of bedded stainless-steel hardware, at longitudinal joins of rolled handrails, or in pitted areas. Welded areas have a higher susceptibility to corrosion, because heating stainless can destroy its stainless qualities. That’s why it is better to cut stainless steel by hand with a hacksaw than with an electric cutting wheel, which overheats the metal, causing stainless steel to rust where it was cut.

Polishing discoloration from stainless steel can actually wipe away evidence of impending doom. Colored dye test kits and a magnifying glass can help to detect defects in stainless steel that lead to failure. But even new stainless hardware can unexpectedly fail. Stainless chainplates and mast tangs are notorious failure points due to cyclical loading and corrosion penetration at minute cracks. Our special report Marine Metal Warning , delved into this topic.

To get a brilliant, long-lasting finish, manufacturers of high-grade marine hardware give their 304 and 316 products an electropolish. Electro-polishing involves bathing metal in a mild acid with an electric current. This takes away all the impurities and makes the stainless shine. Old stainless-steel hardware can be removed from your boat to be electro-polished again.

Even if you don’t electro-polish, you can bring stainless back to a shiny condition that helps ward off corrosion. Brightening the stainless also gives you an opportunity to inspect the hardware.

What stainless-steel deck hardware likes best is plenty of fresh water and mild soap to rinse away moisture-retaining salt and grime. On long, rainless ocean passages, it can be helpful to scrub down the decks, even with buckets of seawater, to reduce the concentration of salt residue. To eliminate the salt without wasting precious water, follow this rinse by wiping down with a wet rag soaked in fresh water. Don’t use chlorine cleaners as these are highly corrosive.

Getting out the shinola kit and buffing stainless steel before it rusts is a good practice. For longer lasting results—especially in welds or other areas where rust has developed—a passivation step can prolong protection against corrosion.

Our test of rust-stain removers showed that the most effective cleaners usually contained phosphoric acid or oxalic acid. Pastes were preferable. A jar of runny cleaner can spill easily, and any acid must be thoroughly rinsed, since the acid can harm gelcoat. This is one of the reasons Practical Sailor as well as industrial standards now prefer citric acid-based formulations like those described in “ Stainless Steel Passivization Testing” (including our own super-cheap DIY formula).  These formulations can be used almost entirely without buffing (no buffing in most cases), resulting in stain-free stainless and extended protection against corrosion.

When applying a paste cleaner, a toothbrush is useful for buffing tight spots and working into the pores of welds; follow by buffing with a cotton cloth. A green, 3M scrubby pad helps remove more aggressive stains. Continued rusting in welded areas might indicate developing failure, requiring replacement. Rust can also be effectively treated with a longer passivation treatment. The report passivating stainless steel, also describes the proper dwell time required for for full effect. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and mild soap when done.

Applying one of our favorite cleaner waxes or one of the best polish-protectants from our metal polish test will help protect against corrosion, but, this protection doesn’t last long. One of our top-rated corrosion-block sprays will offer slightly better protection, but some of these products are quite sticky, so they will pick up dirt.

Generally, a regular fresh water rinse is all you will need to preserve the tough protective oxide coating that high-quality stainless steel naturally forms with exposure to oxygen. However, in many cases — welding, cutting, and deeper corrosion pitting — an extra step of passivating the stainless steel will provide further protection. In our stainless steel passivation testing , this simple inexpensive step proved very effective in warding off future corrosion.

All this close, hands-on attention not only keeps the stainless looking bright but can prevent a major failure of the rigging. The close work makes it easier to inspect components, and the cleaning will often uncover cracked turnbuckles, wire end fittings, and other hardware problem before they fail.

For more on cleaning stainless and dealing with other problem boat stains, check out our e-book Essential Cleaners , part of a three-part series on marine cleaners .

RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR

In fact, the citric acid-based formulations in “Stainless Steel Passivization Testing” were used almost entirely without buffing (no buffing in most cases), resulting in stain free stainless and extended protection. It is now preferred to other acid chemistries, by both PS and within industrial standards.

Barkeepers Friend, the pump spray-on version, works very well. A ‘magic eraser’ pad can be used to touch up the more resistant areas. This works not only for the Stainless Steel but for any gelcoat in close contact.

Barkeepers Friend is very cheap and extremely effective without a lot of extra scrubbing and without any nasty residue.

Thanks, Evan, I’ll give it a try!

I’ve noticed that a lot of the new top quality Korean cables (not the cheap Chinese stuff) show signs of light corrosion almost immediately after rigging so can this method be used on stainless steel rigging/lifeline cables and turnbuckles – especially where the cable meets the turnbuckle. Is it safe to put the paste around that junction as long as you rinse it thoroughly afterwards? Might make for an interesting test. Keep up the great work!

Since 316 stainless steel is rated for long term citric acid exposure, there is no risk of leaving it on too long. Phosphoric acid and oxalic acid can cause staining if they dry in place. Citric acid can stain 400 series stainless alloys (some knives, for example); there are products buffered to a greater pH for this application.

Bar Keepers Friend or FSR, and a toothbrush. Perfecto.

Rinsing is the hard part.

https://svbrightwater.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/rust-on-rust-off/

Hello all you Practical Sailer folks. I have been using The Works, a bath and shower cleaner, for keeping Shooting Star’s stainless deck hardware rust free. Spray the pieces once or twice a day, no rinse needed, for two to three weeks. The rust stains will fade away day by day with no work needed. The Works also works for soaking ugly stainless steel things for a day or two to remove rust stains. Mike, on Shooting Star

LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply

Log in to leave a comment

Latest Videos

Catalina 380: What You Should Know | Boat Review

• Privacy Policy
• Do Not Sell My Personal Information
• Online Account Activation
• Privacy Manager

Yacht Graphx is #1 in Backlit Letters for Yachts Since 2002

Installed on more than 30% of the world's megayachts and thousands of boats worldwide..

Yacht Graph X - Custom crafted letters, symbols, helipads, dance floors, illuminated walls and whatever your imagination creates can be realized through our expert team of designers and fabricators. From simple illuminated film letters to multi-material 3D emblems for superyachts, our team can do it all with excellence of electrical design and utilization of state-of the art technology and materials. Click HERE to view brochure. As part of the Yacht team, Yacht Graph X brings to the yachting community the high quality products, professionalism and service which is the hallmark of Yacht Controller and Yacht Thruster brands through “innovative technology for the marine industry” used on thousands of yachts of all sizes and brands. -->

Yacht Graph X is #1 in quality Backlit letters for yachts. Enjoyed by thousands of clients on yachts from 50-500 ft.

We can produce whatever design you can imagine in any material

Yacht Graph X letters are state of the art laser cut, hand crafted for perfection in 316L Stainless steel, lacquered acrylic, carbon fiber or any other material of your choice. Available in monochrome or multiple color illuminated LED’s. Letters are connected via a specially designed marine electronic watertight system for stability, durability, and reliability. Illumination and dimming is controlled via a remote o for easy installation! With worldWide sales & service support, we have the ability to design and manufacture anything you may want created. Try our name generator wizard online!

How We Do It:

We take your order and communicate it to our precision state-of-the-art forming and laser cutting equipment, which then produces your letters in stainless steel... warrantied for 24 months. Learn more »

YachtSignMasters is a division of Signmasters, Inc. Established in 1976. Our expertise is derived from working with Manhattan NY Architects & Designers. Fabricating premium signage for 43 Years and installing signs, letters, logos and graphics all over New York City, Long Island & beyond pleasing the fussiest clients from The Trump Organization to the Canteen On Fire Island. Over the years experience has enabled us to deliver yacht lettering, yacht signs and boat letters when only the best has been desired by our yacht & boat owner clients. Yacht Sign Masters water jet cuts, laser cuts, and flawlessly crafts marine grade yacht signs & letters. We use only the best quality grade materials, including 316L alloy marine grade stainless steel to fabricate letters, logos, graphics & numbers for all kinds of power & sail boats, yachts & cruise ships as well. Large & small, we satisfy all marine boating & yachting enthusiasts. Our shops fabricate the finest LED edge lighted, LED backlight, halo lighted, back lighted letters and logos for all size boats, yachts and ships. Weather it's flat cut metal letters or thicker depth fabricated letters, or led edge lit acrylic with metal inserts, we use 304 stainless steel alloy for interior plaques and we use 316 alloy marine grade stainless steel when you want the best for her name lettering. We can make any design with any rgb, fiber optic or led lighting in just about any size & thickness / depth in 316 marine grade stainless steel. And, we are experts at installing fiber optic lighting letters, LED illuminated & non lighted yacht signs, boat lettering, ship signage & 3D dimensional letters specifically for all marine applications. We are perfectionists at all facets of sign letter fabrication including the installation. Equally important, we are perfectionists at metal finishing for chrome and gold plated, mirror polished, satin brushed finish, mirror titanium gold, satin brushed titanium gold, swirl, non directional, etch finishing, anodizing, baked enamel, powder coating and we can match any pms pantone color. Yacht and boat owners appreciate the expertise and care we provide focused on bringing their yacht name to life. After all captain, it is the finishing touch for all yachts, boats & ships both large and small. Yacht Sign Masters from the design through fabrication and the installation of your signs, letters & graphics takes care of your yacht, boat & ship name signage and the vessel itself like it were our own. Start now to bring your name design ideas or our design ideas to life on your Motor Yacht, Sail Yacht, Power or Sail Boat beyond quality and beyond your expectations! Put our expertise to work for you. Contact YachtSignMaster to get the impeccable service you want.

Trust YachtSignMasters;

TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 1455 632 897

Yacht Lettering Styles and Finishes

• LED Yacht Names
• Fibre Optic Yacht Names
• Design & Fitting Options
• Custom Boat Mats
• LED Strip Lighting
• Custom LED Concepts
• Metal Polishing
• CNC Cutting
• Technical RFQ
• General FAQs
• FAQs for Captains and Owners
• FAQs for Designers & Shipyards
• FAQs for Refit & Repair Yards

Yacht Lettering

Here’s some examples of our lettering styles.

Our yacht lettering styles are all high standard finishes. Choose from our wide choice of 3D yacht lettering. Contact us for expert marine sign guidance and help choosing the right lettering for your yacht name logo.

Custom-Line

By far our most cost-effective 3D yacht letter assembly that incorporates LED illumination. Designed to suit a budget whilst maintaining a high standard of finish and a lighting effect you would expect on a larger yacht.

Available from 5mm thick right up to 50mm thick. Yacht letters can be gloss or matte acrylic or even painted to match a specific RAL colour or paint code.

Letters are backed with a 10mm thick, light-diffusing opal plexiglass as standard and fronts can be bevelled as an option.

NIGHT MODE : LED Colour – 6000K Crisp Cool White

Simple lines with minimal surface protrusion. A popular style synonymous with the marine and superyacht industry. An ideal choice for smaller production boats around 70ft-80ft where swim platform space is minimal and letters are of a smaller scale.

The 316L polished stainless steel top letter is backed with 10mm thick, light-diffusing opal plexiglass offering spotless halo illumination

The stainless steel front letter is supplied as 2mm thick as standard or 4mm as optional. The opal backing can be bevelled as an optional extra.

NIGHT MODE : LED Colour – 3000k Warm White

The MID-LINE range is perfectly suited to the 25m+ market where medium sized letters require a little added rigidity and flare.

Letters are supplied with 4mm thick mirror-polished stainless steel and backed with 10mm thick (flush or bevelled) light-diffusing opal plexiglass, for spotless illumination.

A gloss white/black 8mm thick acrylic trim seals the back of the letter adding extra depth, rigidity and increased definition. As a general rule, white backing is used for dark hulls and black for lighter-coloured hulls.

NIGHT MODE : LED Colour – 4000k Neutral White

Primarily for the larger 50m+ projects with increased letter and logo sizes. Extra letter thickness gives superior rigidity and aesthetically correct proportions to the size of yacht.

A 4mm polished stainless steel top letter is laminated onto 28mm of solid machined acrylic. Comprised of 20mm flush/bevelled opal plexiglass laminated onto 8mm acrylic backing, the assembly offers spotless halo illumination.

The backing trims give beautiful letter definition, contrasting against the superstructure surface. As a general rule, white backing is used for dark hulls and black for lighter-coloured hulls.

NIGHT MODE : LED Colour – 5000k Daylight White

Primarily for the larger 50m+ projects with increased letter and logo sizes. Extra letter thickness gives superior rigidity and aesthetically correct proportions to the size of the yacht.

A 4mm polished stainless steel top letter is mounted onto a layer of 15mm painted acrylic, which is then – in turn – laminated to 28mm of solid machined acrylic. Comprised of 20mm flush/bevelled opal plexiglass laminated onto 8mm acrylic backing, the assembly offers spotless halo illumination.

The backing trims give a beautiful letter definition, contrasting against the superstructure surface. As a general rule, white backing is used for dark hulls and black for lighter-coloured hulls.

NIGHT MODE : LED Colour – 6000k Crisp Cool White

Primarily for the larger 50m+ yacht projects with increased letter and logo sizes. Extra letter thickness gives superior rigidity and aesthetically correct proportions to the size of the yacht.

A 15mm painted acrylic top letter is mounted to a layer of 4mm polished stainless steel, which – in turn – is then laminated to 28mm of solid machined acrylic. Comprised of 20mm flush/bevelled opal plexiglass laminated onto 8mm acrylic backing, the assembly offers spotless halo illumination.

Some prestigious projects often require larger-than-standard letters, or that little extra something for added character and esteem.  Custom-Line products are machined from a wide range of high-end materials, including – but not limited to – stainless steel, acrylic, carbon fibre and even solid iroko.

If you can think it, we can almost certainly create it.

Our Custom-Line range allows you to indulge your creativity with a variety of CNC-cut letter profiles, shapes and surface finishes to suit even the most specific of tastes.

And coupled with a myriad of luxury marine-grade finishes – from specific paint codes to PVD coating – you can really let your imagination run wild.

NIGHT MODE : LED Colour – RGB-W

Explore our yacht finishes

Yacht Finishes

Here’s some examples of our yacht finishes, mirror polished finish, pvd gold finish, pvd anthracite black, pvd champagne gold, pvd designer range, ral painted acrylic.

The mirror polished finish, similar to a chrome boat letters finish is the industry standard finish for the majority of yacht signs and yacht logos around the world and the perfect choice for those who want their sign to shine radiantly as the sun hits its stainless steel fronts.

From 1.2mm up to 50mm thick, solid mirror-polished yacht letters are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also in-keeping with the luxury sensibilities of the yacht industry. Available in polished, matte, satin or brushed finishes.

316L stainless steel letters are mirror-polished and put through a process known as physical vapour deposition (PVD). In this instance, a hard gold coating is applied to give the appearance of 24-karat solid gold letters, while the anti-corrosive properties and mirrored effect of the stainless steel are preserved beneath the finish.

PVD gold will suit both modern and traditional yachts alike, with far superior weather resistance compared to gold leaf.

Available in polished, matte, satin or brushed finishes.

316L stainless steel letters are mirror-polished and PVD-coated in a hard black anthracite plating to give an ultra-modern finish to the letters, whilst maintaining the anti-corrosive properties and the mirrored effect of the stainless steel beneath.

This style takes inspiration from jet-black supercar alloys and modern Swiss watch bezels. Truly an ideal look for those wanting to make a bold statement.

316L stainless steel letters are mirror-polished and PVD-coated in a hard champagne-gold plating, to give a subtle light-gold hue.  The anti-corrosive properties and mirrored effect of the stainless steel are preserved beneath the finish.

Champagne gold finishes are commonly found on modern smart phones and tablets, as well as high-end watches and opulent home furnishings.

Example provided: Copper.

316L stainless steel letters are mirror-polished and PVD-coated in a hard plating to give modern jewellery-like finish to the letters. The anti-corrosive properties and the mirrored effect of the stainless steel beneath are maintained.

Think of pink champagne, rose gold jewellery, antique copper furnishings and Riviera sunsets.

Acrylic, Stainless Steel or Aluminium letters can be wet-sprayed or powder-coated to any desired colour. Custom levels of matte and gloss finish can also be requested.

RAL numbers and pantones can be matched to existing colours onboard the yacht to continue a specific colour theme across, or as part of, the yacht signage.

A material displayed in abundance on yacht exteriors, yet unique in the form of lettering. Solid teak lettering can be CNC machined to suit most designs and logos.

The addition of stainless steel sees the two highly complimentary materials sit together harmoniously, creating an organic, yet crisp, nautical feel.

Definitely for the most style conscious of customer.

Non Illuminated Yacht Lettering

Of course, illuminated Boat lettering is not for everyone, in light of this all our yacht names & logo styles are also available as a ‘non’ illuminated style. In conjunction with this we also produce acrylic hailing port lettering, identification numbers & stainless steel boat names which can also be illuminated.

Please take some time to browse through our above yacht / boat lettering styles and finishes to see what suits your project best.

Sites such as fonts.com  offer a comprehensive library of fonts which we have access to so please take some time to peruse them and inform us when you have one or two ideas in mind.

If you are unable to find the exact lettering style you have in mind, please contact us and we will be more than happy to discuss your requirements.

Custom Made Back Lit 3D Yacht Logos

Every yacht is different and unique to itself. To keep its originality and to stand out from other yachts it is important to have yacht logos and signage that reflects its character. We at Lumenautica design and manufacture yacht logos in various styles and designs to give an elegant look to your yacht.

All these illuminated and non-illuminated yacht signs are made from high quality materials including polished stainless steel and acrylic with integral LEDs and fibre optics. They are designed and engineered to ensure that they survive for superior longevity within the tough marine conditions.

Get in touch with us today to discuss your custom made back lit 3D yacht logo designs.

Call Us: 631 . 752 . 1590

Yacht Sign Masters water jet cuts, laser cuts, and flawlessly crafts marine grade yacht signs & letters. We use only the best quality grade materials, including 316 alloy marine grade stainless steel to fabricate letters, logos, graphics & numbers for all kinds of power & sail boats, yachts & cruise ships as well. Large & small, we satisfy all marine boating & yachting enthusiasts. Our shops fabricate the finest LED edge lighted, LED backlight, edge lighted, back lighted letters and logos for all size boats, yachts and ships. Weather it's flat cut metal letters or thicker depth fabricated letters, or led edge lighted acrylic with metal inserts, we use 304 stainless steel alloy as standard and we use 316L alloy marine grade stainless steel when you want the best. We can make any design with any rgb, fiber optic or led lighting in just about any size & thickness / depth in 316 marine grade stainless steel. And, we are experts at installing fiber optic lighting letters, LED illuminated & non lighted yacht signs, boat lettering, ship signage & 3D dimensional letters specifically for all marine applications. We are perfectionists at all facets of sign letter fabrication including the installation. Equally important, if not more important we are perfectionists at metal finishing for chrome and gold plated, mirror polished, satin brushed finish, mirror titanium gold, satin brushed titanium gold, swirl, non directional, etch finishing, anodizing, baked enamel, powder coating and we can match any pms pantone color. Yacht and boat owners appreciate the expertise and care we provide focused on bringing their yacht name to life. After all captain, it is the finishing touch for all yachts, boats & ships both large and small.

Yacht Sign Masters from the design through fabrication and the installation of your signs, letters & graphics takes care of your yacht, boat & ship name signage and the vessel itself like it were our own. Contact Yacht Sign Masters to get the impeccable service you want to bring your boats, yachts or ships name to life beyond quality and beyond your expectations! Put our expertise to work for you. We're Remodeling This Website About High Tech LED Extreme Marine Letters & Graphics With The Latest Technology For Yacht Signs, Names & Boat Lettering. Contact Us To Discuss Your Ideas.

Robb Report

Meet 8 Designers That Are Creating Sleek, Weather-Proof Furniture for Your Yacht

Posted: June 14, 2023 | Last updated: June 14, 2023

5.-maybe-lead-Beach-Club-4-copia-scaled

When it comes to superyacht furniture, wear and tear from guest use is just one challenge to keeping everything in pristine condition. The harsh conditions of a marine environment, including the 3S’s (salt, sand, and sunlight) pose the biggest trials and tribulations to outdoor furniture, while the fourth S, sunscreen, can really mess up that beautiful designer lounge in the main salon.

The problem is so acute that a number of yacht designers have expanded their portfolios from designing hulls and interiors to creating furniture that will stand the tests of weather and guests. They are using special fabrics, sustainable materials, and creative weaves in custom furniture lines that dress up the beach clubs and salons, rather than making these social areas dowdy after a season. Others are focused on the interior with vibrant designs, unusual shapes, and heirloom-quality woods.

These eight furniture lines all sport unique designs—from stunning starburst tables to lounges that float—but all have the same goal: Letting everyone put their feet up and enjoy the furniture, without the owners having to wonder later how they’ll restore everything so it looks new again.

Oceana by Bannenberg & Rowell

British studio Bannenberg & Rowell’s spring 2023 collection of outdoor yacht furniture was developed in collaboration with Sutherland Furniture and named after the Jon Bannenberg-designed 180-foot yacht Oceana . Made from teak with stainless-steel accents, the 10-strong collection of seating and tables is built to withstand high seas. “The most obvious signature across the range is that combination of a tactile radial junction with a stainless-steel dowelled-mortice and tenon-style joint,” designer Simon Rowell tells Robb Report , who then translates: “This frame is designed to look simple but still took several years to develop with the Sutherland team to engineer it into a viable product range.” An exterior textile and rug range that complements the Oceana furniture is also available from Sutherland sister company Perennials.

Arc by Winch Design

Winch Design’s debut collection with Summit Furniture, called Arc, is a contemporary beach club range made from teak and inspired by the sea and sky. Its signature feature is a laminated teak weave spun between brushed stainless-steel rods to create an arc that echoes the woven rope traditionally used on sailing yachts. The eight-piece range includes a lounge chair, a dining chair, a bar chair, a coffee table, a sun lounge, a bar cart, a dining table, and an occasional table, featuring fully customizable fabric. Every natural detail is brought forward, including the teak grain on top of the coffee tables, which are manipulated into leaf patterns.

IYC + Neal Jones Furniture

British brand Neal Jones Furniture specializes in the creation of fitted and freestanding custom and semi-custom furniture for superyachts and high-end residences. In 2023, IYC partnered with Neal Jones to provide a tailored design service for yacht owners looking to dress their new builds or refit projects with hand-crafted furniture built with the marine environment in mind, from bar stools and foot stools to daybeds and lounges. “Being that one-stop-shop for all yacht purchasers and having people with the expertise in every aspect of yachts is key to our business and delights our customers,” says IYC CEO Raphael Sauleau. “Having a company like Neal Jones Furniture allows us to give our customers all the options they need to fit their yacht in the very best furniture.”

The Nimbus Collection by Coast New Zealand

Suitable for a sun deck, beach set-up, or even on the water, the Nimbus Collection by superyacht supplier Coast New Zealand is comprised of inflatable furniture suited to multiple settings. The lounge, orbit, and chair are available in customizable colors and fabrics made by Sunbrella. But beyond the looks, they are designed to be comfortable, long lasting, portable, and convenient. The air-filled liners are manufactured using fabrics and technology traditionally used for paddle boards or tenders, such as marine grade reinforced PVC with heat sealed seams (rather than glue which melts in the sun.) Marine-grade stainless ‘D’ rings are included for securing the furniture to a deck. The furniture also comes with a USB rechargeable pump and a storage bag made from recycled sails.

The Lounge Collection by Eva Mechler

Award-winning furniture designer and Master Furniture Maker Eva Mechler specializes in made-to-order wooden furniture, hand-crafted at her workshop in northern Germany. The Lounge Collection is made using solid wood left over from the building of superyachts, including European native species of oak, chestnut, ash, and walnut. The first prototypes were made from a sustainable “modified wood” called Tesumo developed by Lürssen Yachts and Wolz Nautic. Conceived as an alternative to teak and selected by the owner of REV Ocean for use on the yacht’s exterior decking, Tesumo is strong, durable, and more resistant to weathering than other woods. Mechler’s collectible art-furniture earned her a place as a finalist for the Smart Yacht Award at the Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous in 2023.

Onde by Cristiano Gatto

Driven by a desire to create fully custom furniture that matches his boats, superyacht designer Cristiano Gatto has collated his debut furniture range, called Onde. The catch: It is only available to owners of a Gatto-designed yacht, such as Heesen’s Project Orion, which is due to deliver in 2026 and features Onde furniture on board. The 12-piece range features key items from past projects, each one taking up to six months to build. “I have clients who changed their loose exterior yacht furniture four times in the past six years because off-the-shelf ranges can’t withstand the harsh marine environment,” Gatto tells Robb Report . Made from wood, stainless steel, carbon fiber, and polymeric materials, the range includes tables, chairs, sunbeds, and the most difficult item to manufacture: the basic, unassuming ottoman.

Paola Lenti 2023 Collection

The new indoor and outdoor 2023 Collections from yachting furniture stalwart Paola Lenti was unveiled by the brand during Milan Design Week, hosted at its newly unveiled flagship store. The range is made from eco-friendly materials, such as 1,000-year-old river wood which has been preserved over time by gravel, sand, and clay. There are also outdoor textiles and fine yarns for the interior pieces, all made to be wear-resistant and recyclable.

More for You

Judge’s Alleged Bias Sparks Controversy in Trump’s Federal Trial

I'm abrosexual - it took me 30 years to realise

We asked ChatGPT and Claude to analyze Biden's cognitive abilities based on the Joe Biden-Robert Hur transcript. Their verdict: the president is doing fine.

Panel Missing From Boeing Jet After United Flight Lands

Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds

Tens of thousands rally behind Orban critic in Hungary

Trump Campaign Ads Are Monetizing Pro-Nazi Content on Rumble

Kari Lake Wants Supreme Court To Upend How America Votes

Fact Check: Biden Used the Phrase 'Any Country in America' During Campaign Speech. We Checked the Transcript

Opinion: What I've learned about living alone after losing my wife of 42 years

Map reveals best places to live in the US if nuclear war breaks out

Michigan Fires Head Basketball Coach Juwan Howard

Trump makes radical overhaul of RNC at furious pace

The Reason Aluminum Foil Has Both A Shiny And Dull Side

Gov. Kristi Noem faces lawsuit over viral dental endorsement

17 American Attractions That Used to Attract Millions But Are Now Facing Extinction

Fears grow as residents at mouth of Amazon River face troublesome phenomenon: 'Nature is revolting'

Common medicine could slow Alzheimer's disease, new study suggests

NFL News: Cardinals trade for a new quarterback to compete with Kyler Murray

Joe Biden Takes Stunning Lead Over Donald Trump in Two Polls