Daydream believer
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Can you explain how that is relevant to a boat designed to sail- bearing that most boats need care when propping.`
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Can you explain how that is relevant to a boat designed to sail- bearing that most boats need care when propping.`
doug748
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Here is the CNC machine cutting the cloth:
And the robots with the resin:
Courtesy Bavaria.
lw395
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Control of resin quantity and distribution is absolutely key to making consistent mouldings down to any sort of weight target.
That hasn't changed for several decades.
On a small moulding it may be hard to locate the glass accurately, but on something the size of a 40ft yacht, it's mostly a question of how much resin is used to wet it out.
We are not really talking about the latest technology here, it's polyester, glass, basic core materials.
Compared to aerospace where we were autoclaving aramid honeycomb, epoxy and carbon 30 years ago.
maby
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Hmmm, not sure how true that is any more - the documentation that came with our new Bavaria makes a lot of noise about the advanced automation in the production process.
pvb
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It's a good boat finishing facility, but it isn't where the moulding is done.
pvb
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I think he meant this impressive facility (admittedly not looking its best after a fire):
Yes, Bridgland's shed. I'm not sure whether it's temperature- and humidity-controlled, like modern moulding facilities, but it's where many Oysters started life.
pvb
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I'm not sure they're dabbling with it, I think they've adopted it in a mainstream way.
pvb
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Well, that's a surprise!
Scolly
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I think he meant this impressive facility (admittedly not looking its best after a fire):
That looks like the molders site but still hardly a @man with a brush'
Cornwallsailing
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Indeed, 'little men with buckets of resin' have been building great yachts for years and there are a few builders still using traditional methods to great success.
It will be interesting to see if the quality that Oyster produces increases under new ownership. It has defiantly dropped away in recent years. Reading the report on Polina Star was quite illuminating. The first issue I guess, will be how many of the workforce will return after joining other yards etc.
JumbleDuck
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Kurrawong_Kid
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Correct. Typo
SO40
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This is what the ex Oyster CEO sent round......
Congratulations to Richard Hadida with his take-over of Oyster Yachts, I’m sure he’ll do a great job taking Oyster through the next chapter of its successful history - thanks to all the team for the fantastic achievements of the last chapter/decade - we’re handing Richard a great range of 7 new models, a more cohesive and global brand identity than when we started and as summed up by Andrew Winch at the Dusseldorf Show, Oyster is the Explorer brand of yachting. I’m sure Richard will lead the next chapter with enthusiasm and care. I’ll look forward to a great Oyster regatta in Palma in September.
sincerely
David
Congratulations to Richard Hadida with his take-over of Oyster Yachts, I’m sure he’ll do a great job taking Oyster through the next chapter of its successful history - thanks to all the team for the fantastic achievements of the last chapter/decade - we’re handing Richard a great range of 7 new models, a more cohesive and global brand identity than when we started and as summed up by Andrew Winch at the Dusseldorf Show, Oyster is the Explorer brand of yachting. I’m sure Richard will lead the next chapter with enthusiasm and care. I’ll look forward to a great Oyster regatta in Palma in September.
sincerely
David
Frogmogman
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In the dictionary under chutzpah its says "see David Tydeman".
CCJ
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No doubt those 7 new models are what caused the problem, then the move to Soton must have cost quite a lot, in move costs, higher wage bill & higher rent.
pvb
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That has all the hallmarks of having been written by a PR professional.
dom
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tudorsailor
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pvb
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The "explorer brand" is a term used in brand marketing. See here for some info - http://visionone.co.uk/consumer/brand-research/brand-archetypes-2/the-explorer-brand-archetype/
JumbleDuck
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Google suggests that "the explorer brand" in any market segment is rich people who kid themselves that they are taking risks. Chelsea tractors, that sort of thing.