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As the Kevlar composite for the special Alpha  Kevlar Matrix hull strengthening and the Divinycell core materials are received, the very first layers of gelcoat and composite materials are being applied to the hull molds. Work on the bridgedeck plug is progressing well with and...

Everyone was holding their breath when at exactly 11:59 am the plug emitted a groan and several sharp cracks shuttered throughout the composite shop. Suddenly there was separation. Note the laser like sharpness of the chines and the flawless finish of the mold. With mixed feeling...

The “Sternum” – a colorful description coined by Marc – means “chest structure” in Latin and “breastbone” in Greek. On our Alpha 42 this amorphous sculptured wave will become the under-bridge deck structure stiffening beam. Here the...

Before the Alpha Team will take a short 2 day Christmas Holiday they managed today to spray the first layer of the port hull mold. This is the green color layer you see. The plug was prepared and waxed with 12 layers of special wax compound to assure a trouble free release once...

Tom Schaeffer is seen here sighting along the upper port chine – a very delicate task as any imperfections now will be visible once the hulls are created. Today sanding with 320 and 480 grit sandpaper continued as the starboard hull mold received its first web frames. Later...

Good News for the Alpha Yachts Build Team! Today the first (half) mother of all Aeroyacht-Alpha 42′ was created and put in place. Looking at the pictures you can see the starboard side of of the plug still being enveloped by the half mold that is cored with balsa wood....