Reinforced to Last: Composite Technology in Elan Yachts' Construction
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Join us for an in-depth exploration of Elan Yachts’ advanced composite technology, celebrating 75 years of innovation in yacht construction. In this video, we’re taking you on a tour through rich history of boat building and get to know you with sophisticated techniques behind our composite work, from the pioneering days of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) in the 1960s to the advanced application of Vacuum Assisted Infusion Lamination (VAIL) technology in 2003.
You will see how we create hulls, decks and components of Elan Yachts and learn about the intricate VAIL process, that ensures even resin distribution, optimal mechanical properties and significant environmental benefits. We also take you through the steps of creating a fore laminate, which is crucial for preventing osmosis and achieving flawless surface of the yacht. Explore the science and strategy behind selecting and layering various types of fibers and cell foams to construct yachts that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but exceptionally strong and durable.
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nicely done, I met you guys at the last dealer meet. I work in F1 composites, and it's nice to see structural stuff being incorporated into the laminate rather than bonded on top. The video was very well done to not over complicate and hard to follow. Great pace and explanations whilst having lots of interesting and detailed information. Our impression 384 is up for sale/ potential sold. We chose it for the fact the grid was laminated in at factory and she has seen us through a lot and a joy to sail. We will definitely have another Elan in the future as we have loved living on our 384 for our two year sabbatical off work. I have also done 450nm none stop on a gt6 i loved it. One small improvement put another sink next to the cooker and move the lifting microwave to the other side of the boat. Cooking under way having to cross a wide boat to drain pasta was interesting. The boat has great sea manners but still, a sink next to the cooker is a must! 👍 Thanks for sharing 👌🤘🤘⛵⛵👍👍🍻
i have no idea why more boat makers don't do videos like this
@samborac46
Ай бұрын
Easy, Elan are the innovators & leaders and always have been. The rest usually follow.
I still remember the times when Elan started using VAIL technology and all those "experts" predicted it would be a bust....
Fantastic video and explanation, thank you Elan Team 🙏
Very informative and educational. Thank you.
I heard in norway that elan is only composite boats that they do infusion at same time hull and stringer or for keel ..which is impressive.. other " super" companies cant even infuse standard hull.
@fifi23o5
Ай бұрын
Yes, that is 3D VAIL, and they are the only manufacturer of, relatively, mass produced sailboats. They have always been regarded as quality built and technologically advanced yachts. The prices of used boats reflect that quite well, even the ancient Elan 31 and 33 still hold pretty good prices. If you're selling, of course...
@derekness7900
28 күн бұрын
Not really TPI in the US were doing this in 1994 on the one design 40 footers that they built
@drankenkorps
28 күн бұрын
@@derekness7900 didnt go so well than
@derekness7900
28 күн бұрын
@@drankenkorps The process used a rigid inner tool for the keel frame structure within the vacuum bag. It worked well as long as it was all loaded up correctly if it wasn’t you would get large pools of resin filling any areas that bridged -not ideal
Those air bubbles going through the line though 🤔