With a wingspan of no less than 8 meters, this is probably the largest hydrofoil in the world. The goal: to optimize the performance and comfort of a superyacht by making fewer waves.
For the production of this unique Hull Vane , manufacturer Hull Vane asked us to use our knowledge and expertise of carbon composite and the production of hydrofoils. Because composite is lightweight, extremely strong and can be made in any desired stiffness and design.
This new, Ψ-shaped Hull Vane® made of composite is up to 5 times lighter than the same version in steel. Composite can also be made precisely in the intended round shapes and flowing lines, while a steel version is much more difficult to shape. In addition to more than 25 years of experience with composite, we also have all the necessary tooling in-house. Using the 5-axis milling machine, the carbon parts were milled back to size for bonding. The curing in the Autoclave was done in 5 parts.
This was also an interesting and challenging project for our hydrofoil experts, because many hundreds of layers of carbon pre-preg were used to achieve the right strength and stiffness. The middle section of this Hull Vane® is solid, the outer parts hollow. In just three months, the new Ψ-shaped Hull Vane® was created, which, thanks to its graceful and flowing lines, will have an even more efficient effect on the intended superyacht.
Holland Composites took care of all production steps for this special project: from making the molds and building the various parts, to spraying/coating. Watch the composite construction process in the video:
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