Aluminum Yachts
Aluminum hulls are lighter than steel but stronger than fiberglass, look great and can create angles unlike anything you have ever seen before.
Manufacturers of aluminum Yachts
The brand Admiral produces displacement yachts, motor superyachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 15 models currently in production ranging from 45 to 145 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Admiral and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Baglietto produces motor superyachts, semi-displacement yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 6 models currently in production ranging from 34 to 61 meters. The current model range includes 3 lines: Dom Line, Fast Line and Tline. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Baglietto and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Broward Marine produces aluminum yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There is 1 model currently in production of 39.6 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Broward Marine and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Burger Boat produces aluminum yachts, motor superyachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 11 models currently in production ranging from 15 to 66 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Burger Boat and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Columbus Yachts produces displacement yachts, motor superyachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 14 models currently in production ranging from 37 to 120 meters. The current model range includes 4 lines: Atlantique, Classic, Crossover and Sport. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Columbus Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Custom Line Yachts produces motor superyachts, semi-displacement yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 8 models currently in production ranging from 28 to 50 meters. The current model range includes 2 lines: Navetta Line and Planing Line. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Custom Line Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand DL Yachts produces aluminum yachts, hybrid yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 6 models currently in production ranging from 26 to 46 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from DL Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Dynamiq Yachts produces aluminum yachts, motor superyachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 11 models currently in production ranging from 27 to 52 meters. The current model range includes 3 lines: GTM, GTT and Global. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Dynamiq Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand ISA Yachts produces displacement yachts, motor superyachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 4 models currently in production ranging from 29 to 80 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from ISA Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Kingship produces displacement yachts, expedition yachts and trawlers and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 13 models currently in production ranging from 25 to 49 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Kingship and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Mulder produces aluminum yachts, semi-displacement yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 5 models currently in production ranging from 15 to 36 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Mulder and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Overmarine Mangusta produces displacement yachts, motor superyachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 12 models currently in production ranging from 31 to 60 meters. The current model range includes 3 lines: Gransport, MaxiOpen and Oceano. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Overmarine Mangusta and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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Selling Brokers Aluminum Yachts
Category Description
Very strong yet lightweight, aluminum is 30-40% lighter than fiberglass and 45-55% lighter than steel. Thanks to that, aluminum boats can achieve higher speeds using smaller engines. They are also very durable. Boatbuilders usually offer lifelong warranty on aluminum hulls, which means that aluminum boats have higher resale value than fiberglass ones. But it is very important to use special marine-grade aluminum.
The cons of aluminum hulls are that they have inferior stability than composite hulls and are noisier on the go. While aluminum is corrosion resistant, it is not corrosion-proof. Beneath the waterline, the aluminum boat is subject to galvanic corrosion. To prevent it, the underwater part of the hull should be painted with protective coating, sometimes with zinc anodes used for additional protection.
Interestingly, the hull above the waterline, which is in contact with air, does not need to be painted at all. Aluminum quickly reacts with oxygen in the air, which results in a thin layer of aluminum oxide on the surface of the metal. It prevents the hull from corrosion. Most luxury motor yacht builders do the paint job though to give the aluminum yacht a sleek “fiberglass” look. But you can leave most of the hull unpainted and save money if you want.
How are aluminum yachts built?
Unlike composite yachts, which are cast in the same molds, aluminum yachts are built on individual frames which gives more freedom for customization and individual approach to layout and deck spacing.
Aluminum for yachts comes in huge sheet rolls which are cut to lengths for the particular boat. Then a CNC router cuts out parts of the boat according to cutting files. The parts go through the machine press. These parts are then all stacked together in order and sent to the welder. The finished hull is painted and fitted out with floors, doors, hatches, helm station consoles, storage spaces etc.
What types of engines are used on aluminum yachts?
Aluminum boats from 10 to 15 meters long are mostly crossover boats with trawler-like pilothouses designed for fishing. Boats of this type are powered by outboard engines or inboard sterndrives.
Larger high-speed aluminum yachts are equipped with pod drives or Arneson surface drives, while big ocean-class aluminum yachts go with shaft drives.
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