This week, the twin YANMAR SD 20’s will be installed. Standard equipment on the Alpha 42 are twin Yanmar 20’s and customers can choose the 30’s as an option. Work on stanchions and exterior hardware fitment as well as the construction of the light-weight, oak veneer honeycomb cabinetwork is progressing well. After the heat wave of the last weeks, crisp seasonal summer weather is a relief for the Alpha Build Team. In photo gallery below, notice giant copper grounding plate which protects the boat from lightning strikes. Most European boats do not have this feature as it is not required by EC regulations.