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According to the experts: the principles of yacht design

Designing a luxury yacht is no mean feat and, whether the designer is tasked with a boundary-pushing exterior or an interior that can stand the test of time, designers must unleash their creativity time and time again. With practice comes a design team's best practices, resulting in some of the top modern yacht designs we see today.

But even the most established designers have battled obstacles along the way and learnt lessons the hard way – especially when it comes to meeting a client's wishes.

With that in mind, BOAT speaks to the experts about what they consider to be the best principles of yacht design and their favourite projects they've worked on.

Enrico Lumini

Studio: Hot Lab

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? A good design needs first to be supported by a good idea. There must be thought behind it, especially when it comes to yacht design, which is a perfect mix of product design and architecture. Then a design needs to be “obvious” and, by that, I mean that it needs to look “naturally beautiful”.  It cannot be something to be understood or interpreted, it just needs to strike your eyes at first glance. So, whenever I am tempted to add more lines or more surfaces, then I understand that the design is complete – when you feel the need to add something it means either you are designing unnecessary details or that you are trying to hide the lack of ideas with those details. 

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? To understand clients’ non-verbalised requests.  Doing this job, you get to know different kinds of people – most of them with very strong personalities. One thing they all have in common is to expect that you understand their needs, whether they tell you directly or not.  Sometimes they have a precise idea in mind but do not know how to express it; other times they only have a partial idea of what to expect. You need to fill that gap.

Yacht design involves several necessary soft skills which are usually underestimated, but crucial to keep your clients satisfied and happy along the process. This can mean being available to jump on a private plane and have a meeting during the flight or understanding from a wool coat thrown on a table what the material moodboard of the vessel is going to be like.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? It probably is the 80-metre concept design during Covid time for a north European shipyard. During that moment, the unexpected quantity of time we had allowed us to concentrate a bit more on the ideas and less on production and, for this reason, something extraordinary came out.  Our new approach to design – cleaner, smoother and simpler – was born with that concept and this is why it is still my favourite one.

Marnix J. Hoekstra

Studio: Vripack

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? Good yacht design only exists when underpinned by great naval architecture.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? Become a good listener. You've got to ask "why?" five times to get to the root cause of [a problem]. This is ultimately how we, as part of the bigger team, solved the energy puzzle for Project Zero . We couldn't get the yacht to work only on electrical energy and by continuing to ask why that was over and over again, the answer was found in splitting the energy into electrical and thermal. That essentially led to being able to now have in build the world's first fossil-fuel-free yacht.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? Honestly, I have many and learned that the ones that hurt the most when creating often turn out the best. Friction in the team between style and technology, unhappy clients and particularly my conscience telling me there's space for something better and more fitting for the client's deeper needs turns out to be an amazing catalyst to keep on drawing, calculating, researching and getting into that state-of-mind where the solution appears by itself. It's that flow I would love to live in forever.

Studio: Winch Design

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? We believe in comfort, adventure and possibility, in freedom of exploration and freedom of vision. Winch Design has developed a design philosophy that is unconstrained by a "house style" – but instead is a reflection of the client and their character. Each project is unique, and we take pride in having no "one size fits all" approach to design. The studios are relentlessly creative, and we are dedicated to finding solutions to unprecedented challenges, be it on a grand, breathtaking superyacht or a pared-back, contemporary sailing yacht. Our clients are often as much a part of the design process as our teams are. We believe that the experience of designing the project is as important as the project itself, and they need to enjoy every moment with us.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? Incredible feats can be achieved by pushing the boundaries of design further than you might initially think possible. One of the best examples of this from the Winch Design studio is 80-metre Excellence . Excellence is a remarkable feat of ingenuity with her unique superstructure, advanced technical design and daring innovation. Her razor-sharp bow swooping back a full 10 metres before joining the line of the main deck set a new standard and required Abeking & Rasmussen to spend many long hours perfecting and tank testing the naval architecture.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? It is very hard to pick a favourite as I have worked on so many incredible projects over the years. One of the most interesting projects we are currently working on is the Flexplorer 146 , a 44-metre explorer yacht with Cantiere delle Marche due for delivery in 2025.

The owner and his young family have a deep commitment to nature and sustainability and the interior will therefore be crafted using eco-friendly materials. The family plans to spend a large amount of time on the yacht and have a real interest in healthy, sustainable living. The interior will favour practices that create low levels of EMF and non-toxic materials with low VOCs to deliver a clean living environment.

Laura Pomponi

Studio: Luxury Projects

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? Place the client at the heart of every project and operate with the highest level of integrity. That’s Luxury Projects' golden rule. We give everything and perform to the best of our abilities to fulfil and honour our commitments. The studio follows every step of the design and construction, from concept to completion. Another very important aspect is that the clients have to find the design process as enjoyable as possible.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? The best lesson we’ve learned is to always stick to our golden rule. We also make sure that every design, concept, innovation and invention is feasible. This latest lesson implied that the studio had to acquire further and further technical skills and field experience to make sure of it. Back in our very early days, I spent a fair amount of time crawling into holes and hidden corners of a yacht to know the spaces and system to the millimetre. Not to mention the merry times spent with joiners, cabinetmakers, carvers and furniture makers. We still do that, by the way, to gain fundamental first-hand knowledge on how a yacht is built. And there are thousands of lessons to be learnt from craftsmen and artisans who, in many cases, are true artists.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? Difficult to pick as each project is a piece of our heart. But if we really have to, then as far as new builds, I would say 70-metre Alfa and 60-metre Moonstone as both projects come from a truly holistic design concept. As far as refit: 90-metre Nero for the technical challenges, but also 38-metre Destiny . In this latest case, one of the main challenges was to work within a very tight schedule and a budget set prior to the definition of the project.

Enrico Gobbi

Studio: Team for Design

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? The main guidelines for me are the proportions of the project and this is true both for exterior design and interior design. They are two different yet close worlds and, especially in yacht design, they must be in synergy. When we begin a project from blank, the first character lines we trace need to be well-proportioned, otherwise, the project won't work. For interiors, we pursue a perfect balance of shapes, colours and volumes – all of which are fundamental before drilling into details.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? The best lesson I learnt was from the time the owners of a yacht designed by us invited us to spend time on board. It allowed me to understand perfectly how important the nautical aspects are in a yacht project, where it's desirable to have a 'wow' interior while keeping in mind the seaworthiness, also in large superyachts 70 metres and above. The yacht is an architecture that moves, and having the opportunity to live it was probably the first important lesson.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? I don't have a single favourite design, but one of the yachts that gave me major satisfaction was Utopia IV , one of the fastest superyachts in the world. In this project, we were challenged to keep the yacht as light as possible in order not to compromise her performance, yet at the same time making her elegant and luxurious. The aim was also to make this yacht extremely sleek, aerodynamic and automotive-inspired, with a dynamic appeal even when still. 

Studio: Espen Øino International

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? Defining a clear, unambiguous brief with the client and/or his or her’s representative(s) before starting designing.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? Never be afraid of questioning established principles in design, construction and/or operations.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? Ha – always the last one, or perhaps the next one.

Mario Pedol

Studio: Nauta D esign

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? It's difficult to say what is the best, but one that I learned in my very early years was during a six-month apprenticeship at Scott Kaufman's studio in Manhattan. At the time, Scott was one of the leading naval architects and sailing yacht designers – designing impeccably beautiful yachts. He had to combine aesthetics and function – in his case being a specialist in racing yachts – considering performance and an appealing look to the yachts.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? My favourite design that I've worked on was particularly interesting and challenging as it was my first experience in the big motor yacht world. I'm talking about the 80-metre Project Light with  Fincantieri Yachts , who did the full engineering. It anticipated the future and what is now, 15 years later, starting to become the general trend and a different way of living on a yacht that size. We completely changed the ratio between outdoor and inside areas, creating a more direct, seamless connection between the two and emphasising the blend into the environment around the yacht. This meant also a completely different distribution of volumes in the superstructure, much more centred than the existing fleet of the time.One of the most appreciated compliments I ever had in my career was during a boat show when an American client, who was admiring this project, said: "This yacht could've been designed by Frank Lloyd Wright". This for me was really "wow". I was really happy about it, of course.

Francesca Muzio

Studio: FM Architettura

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? I have two principles that in my view drive any of our projects whether it be a yacht, home, or anything else. One: listen to your client's wishes, dreams, and needs. Two: Personal, beauty and cosiness. A yacht project must be personal and needs to reflect the personality of the owners and their families.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? At the beginning of my career in yachting, I was under the impression that many things were not possible at a balanced price. I thought that everything was extremely expensive, the box of yacht design was full of limits, and that there were no possible solutions.

One time an elder Lebanese client taught me that anything was possible and my job was not only to design but to find practical solutions that could satisfy his wishes, without losing sight of budget. I accepted the challenge. I started to study how a yacht was built. I dressed in blue overalls and I started to speak with every worker, every engineer and every supplier, collecting any pieces of information and data to create the deepest knowledge possible. I have now built several vessels for this gentleman.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? At the end of the day, there is no all-time favourite, there are certain projects that pushed us to change our paradigms and our strong beliefs. Lately, we have been developing a project and every time we have presented the initial proposal the client requested to simplify and reduce details. We went back to the drawing board. We had to research Japanese, Swedish, and Italian Architecture and create a new language for our design. When we made the new presentation, the client had a sparkle in their eyes and I realised that we had exceeded their expectations.

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Three awesome options for marine switch panels. All are made with rugged UV resistant materials and precision machined to fit your boat perfectly.

Talk to one of our experienced panel estimators who will guide you though our fully custom service! Or try our economical blank panels or E-Panel Builder to develop a solution yourself.

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New Wire Marine’s line of custom marine rocker switch panels are the industry leaders in one-off switch panel manufacturing. From our economical blank plates to a fully customized panel with the white glove touch, you’re sure to find the OEM quality marine switch panel solution you’ve been looking for.

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We never put our branding on your switch plates.  These are OEM quality, and when assembled with our Genuine Carling rocker switches are the most economical option for a professional switch panel.

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We created our E-Panel Builder  with thousands of custom switch panel designs in mind.  We want this tool to be the easiest, quickest and most economical way to create a truly unique, yet super-customizable switch panel that works perfectly for your boat.

Infinite possible rocker switch panel layouts and combinations.  Add gauge or instrument holes, accessories, choose your rocker switch panel labels and more.

Non-rectangular panel? Complex requirements? Want to work one-on-one with an expert switch panel designer?

No problem! We build around a thousand completely custom designed panels every year. Nearly any size and shape is possible. Complex instrument holes, custom graphic engraving, unique wiring situations, we’re happy to help.

We’ll start by getting your requirements and and then our panel estimator will develop a quote. From there an expert switch panel designer will work directly with you on panel reviews and revisions to your production drawings.

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6 Architects That Are Now Creating Designs for Superyachts

Posted: December 11, 2023 | Last updated: December 11, 2023

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Exciting yacht design doesn’t require reinventing the wheel. But a fresh view always helps. That’s why more yacht owners are looking for land-based architects and designers for their new build and refit interiors, preferring a cross-pollination of ideas over the tried and true.

The first owner to shy away from the traditional yacht designer set was billionaire Lukas Lundin, who tasked Italian architect Cristina Gherardi Benardeau to design the interior of the 274-foot Savannah. The Feadship, launched in 2015, is largely remembered as the first superyacht with a hybrid propulsion package. But the interior is just as radical.

Benardeau, a designer of retail space for Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior Couture, gave the 262-foot yacht the world’s first “Nemo lounge,” or a bubble in the hull where the owners and guests could see underwater.  It also featured what looked like a floating superstructure, employing long strips of tinted glass inspired by skyscrapers. (The same visual trick was employed later in Oceanco’s 361-foot Jubilee.) Savannah was the first boat to receive full metallic exterior paint job to blend in with the ocean surroundings—an idea later seen on superyacht Kensho, when it delivered in 2022.

Since then, a number of owners and boatbuilders have employed residential architects to do interior designs, as well as offer exterior flourishes (though naval architects complete the structures and running surfaces.) Rome architect Achille Salvagni has done projects for Rossinavi and Azimut, Lord Norman Foster created a series that later became the YachtPlus fleet, Lazzarini & Pickering designed the Benetti Motopanfilo 37M, and next year, Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez will show their talents on Azimut’s SeaDeck Series.

Even residential stalwarts like Zaha Hadid Architects can’t help but experiment with nautical projects. Following the 2016 reveal of the firm’s Unique Circle Yachts series, the studio collaborated with Vitruvius Yachts this year on Britain’s new “royal yacht” project. And more recently, the architects unveiled concept renderings for Oneiric, a proposed catamaran in collaboration with Italian shipyard Rossinavi.

From skyscraper to sea, here are six yachts designed by mainstream architects.

Amer F100, Architect Roberto Palomba

Architect Roberto Palomba has been designing houses for decades. His Milan-based studio, Palomba Serafini Associati, includes the Italian Consulate in Detroit, home décor and even tableware, among its past projects. His first yacht is the Amer F100, which features a unique “Glass Cabin” as the main salon. It was designed in partnership with Ludovica Serafini. “My aim was to change some standard boat elements to create something completely different,” Palomba told Robb Report during the yacht’s world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival. “Certainly, our perspective offers a fresh look, an architectural vision rooted in the world of architecture and interior design, translated into the realm of yacht design.” The Glass Cabin is an architectural glass box that encases the main salon and formal dining area with windows that are larger than other yachts with similar dimensions. The garden creates openness, light and a continuous connection with the sea. Continuing the theme, reflective surfaces are used on the walls and ceiling across all social areas to bring more light in, while stairs joining the main deck to the bridge are topped by more glass, opening the heart of the yacht to blue skies.

‘Kensho,’ Jouin Manku

Kensho ‘s owner was a first-time yacht buyer who wanted a one-of-a-kind vessel. He looked beyond the pool of yachting talent for a designer who could create a signature statement inside the 246-foot Admiral. The owner eventually decided on Paris design house Jouin Manku, an experienced architecture and industrial design studio, without a single yacht to its name. Co-founder Sanjit Manku took the design brief and ran with it, eschewing traditional yachting layouts for high-volume and big sea views. Variations on the established interiors include lofty 8.9-foot-tall ceilings, open-plan cabin layouts (where the bathrooms are on display) and locating the owner’s salon—more akin to an observation lounge—to the upper deck where the captains’ wheelhouse is traditionally located.  “We drew on our restaurant design experience to create an ambience and furniture that is practical yet opulent,” Manku told Robb Report . “The dining chairs have ski feet that make it easy for guests to slide in and out, and we incorporated flattering lighting rather than ceiling spotlights.” The end result is a stunning, personalized interior that is unique in yachting. 

‘Carinthia VII,’ Bizzozero Cassina Architects

Refits are also getting design overhauls by non-yacht designers. Lürssen’s 318-foot Carinthia VII , first delivered in 2002 and designed by Tim Heywood, was sold in 2022 to a new owner. He called on Italian studio Bizzozero Cassina Architects for what turned out to be a major refit in a nearly record 300 days. The architectural studio is experienced in real estate, including a few of the owner’s private properties. But yacht refits are a recent addition to its portfolio. “The key to any project’s success is to know the person, their lifestyle and the way they think,” architect Paolo Bizzozero said. “Only with these three ingredients can you remedy a truly bespoke environment that works for them and for their life.” Key additions include a 1,334-sq. ft. sundeck, with a large dining table and teppanyaki grill. Equally impressive was the 39-foot-long glass-paneled swimming pool on the main deck (with two large televisions to view live sports), and a 968-sq. ft. air-conditioned gym on the bridge deck that also serves as a winter garden.

Contest G7CS, Bentley Interior

Bentley fans who dream of a book-matched yacht interior might look closely at the 67-foot Contest 67CS.  Commissioned by a private client and launched in November, it is the first collaboration between Bentley and Contest Yachts. with all the design flair Bentley could bring to a yacht. Conceived to match the luxe design of a custom continental GT coupe, the sailboat features the same materials, motifs and craftsmanship on its cars and home designs, including the same hand-stitching found on the Bentley steering wheel and the yacht’s Malvern Chair. Bespoke one-offs include a bar and vanity unit, the captain’s chair and “Egg” table, and a sofa which was hand-built at Bentley’s engineering facility and finished in its signature trim. The brand’s iconic diamond-quilted hides were also included across entire yacht interior. Small details like the tissue box and drink coasters were created from scratch to match the owner’s taste.

‘Entourage,’ Diego Burdi, Burdifilek

Entourage , the second hull in Amels’ 60 Limited Editions range, is the owner’s second yacht. He had clear ideas about the functional layout of the boat, so he appointed commercial design firm Burdifilek to realize that vision. The Toronto-based co-founder, Diego Burdi, adopted a “marine design” approach. “I believe strongly that you should feel like you’re on a boat,” he told Robb Report . That is apparent in areas like the the lower-deck staterooms where the bulkheads hug the curve of the hull. Carved and layered wooden ceilings—a detail introduced from the owner’s experience in real estate—add drama and tactility. Most significantly, Burdi reversed the central stairwell and tucked it into the perimeter of the yacht to create a wider walkthrough and, in so doing, a work of art.

‘Symbiosis,’ Kurt Merki, Jr.

The 279-foot Symbiosis is Studio KMJ’s nature-driven introduction to the world of superyacht design. Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, the 3,000 GT concept speaks to a rising trend for biophilic design with 10 nature-driven features. These include a “tree of life” planted on the main deck aft that stretches across two decks, a 1,000-sq. ft. irrigated lawn tended by a gardener and intended for both play and picnics, and a life-sized herbarium called “The Sanctum” where herbs, spices and vegetables can be cultivated. The Swiss designer Kurt Merki Jr collaborated with Axel Massmann, CEO of Yacht-Green, who acted as a strategic advisor on best practices to “green” the superyacht lifestyle. According to the designers, the natural elements are fully buildable. All it needs is an owner willing to take a leap.

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12 things to do in Dallas County this weekend include Cardboard Boat Regatta, Waukee Arts Festival

Terrific turtles.

9-10 a.m. Thursday, July 18 at Voas Nature Area, 19286 Lexington Road, Minburn.

Ever seen a turtle up close? Would you like to? Join DCCB at Voas Nature Area to learn about wild turtles, meet our education turtle, and learn how you can help them cross roads. This is a live animal program.

Health & Wellness Night

4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 18 on 2nd Street, Perry.

Join us for the Perry Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday, but especially on the Third Thursday of the month for special events! Thursday, July 18 is Health & Wellness Night at the 2024 Perry Farmers Market. In addition to regular market vendors with their abundant fresh produce, various special guests will be joining us to help you feel a bit more healthy and well. Special guests will include Perry New Opportunities, Dallas County Health Department, Perry Lutheran Homes and ISU Extension. Look for more information on the  Perry Farmers' Market Facebook page .

Perry's 2nd Street Block Party

5-10 p.m. Friday, July 19 on 2nd Street, Perry.

Join the Perry Chamber on Friday, July 19 for the 3rd Annual 2nd Street Block Party in Downtown Perry with live music by Oreo Meatwagon Trio. 2nd Street will be closed between Lucinda and Warford Streets for a street dance. The event entrance will be located at the intersection of Warford & 2nd Streets, with the band set up near Lucinda Street in front of Ben's Five & Dime. Come on out and join the Perry Chamber for an evening full of fun! Admission will be taken at the entrance and must be 21+ to enter. Proceeds support the Perry Chamber of Commerce.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

6 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Adel Family Aquatic Center.

Gather your crew, build your ship and race across the high seas of the Adel Family Aquatic Center on Friday, July 19. Boats arrive at 5:30 p.m. and the races will follow at 6 p.m. Come up with a theme and get creative - dress the part! Awards will be given to the top finishers as well as special awards for best design, best theme, most epic sinkage. For complete rules and to register, go to  adel.activityreg.com .

Waukee Arts Festival

July 19-20 at Centennial Park, Waukee.

See artist exhibits and listen to live music at the two-day Waukee Arts Festival. The festival opens at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 19 with artist vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live music. Artist vendors will be open from 5-9 p.m. on Friday. The festival reopens from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 with daytime music, art vendors, food trucks, beer garden, kids activities and evening concerts. Artist vendors will be open from 5-9 p.m. July 19 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 20. The 1st Annual Waukee Fine Arts Footrace 5k will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. Sign up for the race at  runsignup.com/Race/IA/Waukee/WaukeeFineArtsFootrace . Saturday's activities will also include yoga for adults and kids, balloon animals, kite building and a magic show. For more information, visit the  Waukee Arts Festival 2024  Facebook event,  Waukee Area Arts Council  Facebook page or  waukeeartsfestival.org .

Outdoor Summer Movie

8:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at 2200 Walnut St., Granger.

The Granger Parks & Recreation Department will continue its outdoor summer movie series with "Elemental" on Friday, July 19. The movie will be shown on the north side of the Community Center on the grass. Popcorn and candy will available for purchase. Upcoming movies include "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" on Aug. 23.

Granger Yoga in the Park

8-9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Centennial Park, Granger.

Join Jessica for Yoga in the Park on the following dates: July 20 & 27; Aug. 3, 10 & 17. Bring a towel or yoga mat. Yoga in the Park is a free program that is open to all ages. 

8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Voas Nature Area19286 Lexington Road, Minburn.

Summer birding can be challenging with many birds going silent on the nest. By mid-July many of the young are fledging which makes them conspicuous as they beg for food and learn to fly. We will bird the main park as well as caravan to the Wetland Mitigation Bank. Some binoculars and bird books will be available.  Registration is required through DCCB's Eventbrite page .

Van Meter Yoga in the Park

8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Trindle Park, Van Meter.

Van Meter Parks & Recreation is sponsoring yoga this summer. Please note the new location, if we have rain, we can still practice under a shelter. Bring a beach towel or yoga mat and join us as we move our bodies in the outdoors. This practice requires the ability to get up and down off the ground. Yoga in the Park will be held on July 20 and Aug. 3.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Perry Police/Fire Station parking lot, 908 Willis Ave.

Dispose of your hazardous waste safely! On Saturday, July 20, head to the Police Station/Fire Station parking lot. Bring your old paint, batteries, cleaning chemicals, and other hazardous materials. This event is free and for Perry residents. New this year, the Legacy of Christopher Allsup Gas Can Exchange Event will be held during the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. There will be 50 gas cans to giveaway this year. First come first served, and limiting one can per household! For more information, call 515-333-4432.

Annual Tire Drop-Off

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Perry Recycle Center, 14325 Ivy Place.

Got old tires cluttering your garage? No worries! The city of Perry is hosting a Tire Drop-off event at the Perry Recycle Center. Bring up to five car tires for free disposal. A cost of $5 will be charged to dispose of each additional car tire. The disposal cost for semi tires is $10 and tractor tires will be $20 each. Clear out your space and keep our streets clean! 

Art in the Park

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Johnson Park, Van Meter.

Join Van Meter Parks & Recreation for Art in the Park on Saturday, July 20. Parks & Rec will supply all you need to make a homemade windsock! Construction paper, streamers, stickers, glue, etc. This is a no-cost event to the participants sponsored by Parks & Recreation. There is a free-will offering if so inclined.

Greater Des Moines Community Band Outdoor Concert

7 p.m. Monday, July 22 at Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus, 1300 28th St., Perry.

Join Perry Lutheran Homes residents and staff for live music as it hosts the Greater Des Moines Community Band on Monday, July 22. The concert, which is open to everyone, will be held in the east parking loop at the Eden Acres Campus. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be available to purchase. Bring a chair or blanket for your seating comfort.

Senior Expo

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Dallas County Hospital South Atrium.

Dallas County Hospital departments will be present and sharing information, along with over 20+ other healthcare entities who will also be exhibiting and many will have their own giveaways during the Senior Expo. There will be a few companies selling merchandise. A variety of classes and bingo games will be available. Blood pressure checks can be performed by nursing students. Each attendee will receive a bingo card with exhibitors' names in each square to sign-off on, and a completed card will earn you entry for some great prizes. Snacks will be available while supplies last. The event is free, and local seniors are encouraged to take advantage and spend an hour, or the full four hours, at the expo. Please take advantage for your health, and to ensure the sustainability of this effort into the future.

Free Merchant Movies

11 a.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Perry Grand 3 Theatres.

The Perry Grand 3 Theatres will continue the 2024 summer movies on Wednesday, July 24 with "The Bad Guys." All movies will be shown at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 7. Admission is free thanks to local sponsors. Look for a  full list of upcoming movies on the Perry Grand 3 Theatres Facebook page .

Community Health and Job Fair

3-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at McCreary Community Building, 1800 Pattee St., Perry.

Iowa Total Care along with Iowa Workforce Development are presenting a Community Health and Job Fair on Wednesday, July 24. This event will include free produce, non-perishable food items, health, and job-related resources at the McCreary Community Building. The Iowa Workforce Mobile Employment Center will be onsite to help attendees with all their employment related questions.

9-10 a.m. Thursday, July 25 at Kuehn Conservation Area, 32828 Houston Trail, Earlham.

In this scavenger hunt meets I Spy, come out and walk around the upper area of Kuehn searching for hidden animal furs. Learn about these animals, go at your own pace, and enjoy a summer day at a beautiful park. This is a self-guided hike; a naturalist will be there to get you started and answer questions during the time of the program.

Pollinator Palooza

12-3 p.m. Friday, July 26 at The Brenton Arboretum, 25141 260th St., Dallas Center.

Join The Brenton Arboretum, The Blank Park Zoo and Iowa State as we celebrate pollinators, conservation and the wonderful outdoor world. The Brenton Arboretum is excited to welcome guest Ben White from Blank Park Zoo from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Ben will present an interactive class for all ages about what to plant and grow in your yard for all those wonderful bugs, insects, birds and butterflies that are native to our area. Ben will also have a selection of animals from Blank Park Zoo to help with our program. Iowa State will have their Conservation Station set up from 12-3 p.m. Various games and activities will be hosted by The Brenton Arboretum between 12-3 p.m. All programs are free and open to all ages.

Kid's Market

5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 at 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, Van Meter.

5th Quarter will host its first Kid's Market on Friday, July 26. Youth, 17 and under, will set up their own booths/tables to offer their products to the public. Come out & support our young entrepreneurs! Parents: Register your child(ren) and concept using this form link:  forms.gle/1WB8fFqNyfTh3HhG8 . Registration deadline is Tuesday, July 23.

Mobile Food Pantry

8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at Crossroads Church, Perry.

Crossroads Church will host a mobile food pantry from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27.

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Swing keel systems 

We designed swing keel systems for yachts of different sizes. Among those was a 68 ft yacht from GRP (composite construction) with a 14 t heavy keel foil. The draft of this keel is 3,85 m if the foil is extended. If the foil is up, the draft is reduced to 1,55 m. These are remarkable values, which allow this yacht to sail almost in every marina or waters.

Swing keels are good choice with deck house yachts, that have a raised seating arrangement, since the keel system can be placed usually not visible under these arrangements. The hydraulic system though has to provide a little more power, since the keel foils are moved around big bearings and a geometric solution is required.

Additionally an opening behind the foil if in sailing position results when the keel is down. It requires to be closed, since the dynamic of the seawater can result in noise and resistance when expanding in this opening. We therefore designed a clothing mechanism that automatically closes this opening when the keel is lowered and it opens again fully automatically if the keel is raised.

All our keel systems work without any problems for years now.

Lifting keel  system

We designed lifting keels for different size yachts. One advantage of a lifting keel is that the hydraulic system has to overcome only the weight of the system, the weight of the bulb and some friction.

The major difference in lifting keel systems is the length of the keel box, which can reach from hull bottom to the deck, providing the maximum lift possible. We designed other systems that disappear in the galley area in a counter and do not disturb the open layout of the interior arrangement. The lift – depending of the size of the yacht – is about 70 cm. Our keel systems are calculated with sufficient reserve in strength and have safety device,  that make a loss duringn normal use – so to say – impossible.

All our keel systems work for many years without any problems.

Telescopic keel system

The need and the demand has always be present, but has been increasing, because climate changes show influence even in the use in sailing and in storing yachts.

Therefor it is not anymore only the need to sail in shallow bays and marinas. It is even more important to be able to leave the yachts berth and return to it at all under the given conditions.

The telescopic keel system is especially useful for new existing designs, since the interior arrangement needs not to be changed. The existing interior structure can remain, since moments and keel weights and loads can be matched to the existing fixed keel design. An overload of the interior structure can be avoided. Also, aim is, to maintain size and position of the keel bolts.

The concept is a telescopic keel system, that can be fitted to many existing designs. This means that yachts of about 40 to 60 ft length can reduce the draft by about 70 cm. Meaning, that yachts with a total draft of about 2.50 m can reduce the draft to about 1.80 m.

We calculate the amount of draft reduction and keel design for every yacht individually.

Every keel system contains safety devices, that a loss of the keel under normal operation conditions is not possible.

Also the system contains reasonable safety factors.

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