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Recent Blog Posts and Discussions
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Adding Kevlar to an FRP Laminate Is Not Always the Best Choice
Popular marine industry myth has it that adding a layer or two of Aramid (Kevlar™) fibers to a laminate turn it into a super-material
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Is steel or aluminum the better choice for building a large yacht?
A question from Quora answered by marine industry consultant, Phil Friedman
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Are there corrosion resistant black coatings for stainless steel?
A question from Quora answered by marine industry consultant, Phil Friedman
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Is cedar a good wood for boatbuilding?
A question from Quora answered by marine industry consultant, Phil Friedman
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Golden Advice for Yacht Refits
HOW TO AVOID THE SHOALS OF UNANTICIPATED COSTS WHEN NAVIGATING A MAJOR REFIT… [Originally published on beBee.com, Aug 2018] Avert grounding on the reef of emergent work … Okay, you’ve had a pre-inspection completed and all identified work items covered under a firm-fixed-price work order. And that means you’re all planned, budgeted, and wrapped up.… Read more
