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An amateur boatbuilder sets about building a Birvidic 650 in Australia.
The project is progressing well.
Fabien LEROUX tested his boat at sea, which will serve as a floating refuge during his next fully autonomous Atlantic Swimming Crossing. Jumping into water, re-boarding and swimming pull were successfully validated.
ULTRAMARINE Boatbuilders will soon launch the ULTRA 27', a versatile inshore and offshore racing yacht.
TSMG shipyard, 97300 Cayenne, starts the assembly of the BTC 620, an open leisure aluminium hull to sail both at sea and on the river.
Detailed preliminary design of a charter sailing monohull for 30 passengers in the Caribbean Sea.
Successful amateur boatbuilding and launching of RS 700, solo oceangoing rowing boat for a revival of races like « Rames Guyane » and « Tour de France à la Rame ». Plywood-epoxy construction.
Successful launch and trials for the Amarès 865 Game Fishing: over 45 knots with 2x200 HP.
The new Bel Espoir is sailing for the 30th anniversary of the Fêtes Maritimes de Brest in July 2022. An exhibition is devoted to him at Ateliers des Capucins.
The interior is currently empty but will be fitted out for next year.
Preliminary project of a racy blue water yacht for a regular participant of Transat solo races.
Preliminary project of a long distance catamaran for a couple + guests, designed as a mobile sailing home.
Launch by Sea-U Experience of the JetBoat 300, a 100% electric RIB, 100% made in France, for rental in recreational areas.
Built by Méca-Nautil, the NAUTILE 700 has been launched and tested at sea in La REUNION.
In collaboration with Black-Pepper and SRA, we were one of the winners of the “FLOTS 2020” call for projects (Nantes Métropole) for this hybrid water-taxi with wingsail booster.
VT33 amateur boatbuilder turned his boat right side up.
The new Rafale 1200 Wide, a wider and more powerful evolution of the Rafale 1200, has been successfully launched and tested.
Platings connected and hull flipped, ready for deck and coachroof assembly
Construction of Nautile 700 is underway in Saint Denis de la Réunion by Meca Nautile.
This is a version of Coryphène 22 adapted to La Reunion Island customers.
Bracket for 1 OB 200 cv or for 2x OB 60 cv.
Meca Nautile Shipyard http://mecanautile.re
Sea trials in Brittany onboard Birvidic 500 "Up & Down" masterfully built by T. Brisset, amateur boatbuilder.
We enjoy the soft helm in all situations and the large amount of room in the cockpit.
We sailed onboard the Birvidic 700 "Zephir" in Golfe du Morbihan this summer.
During this windy day (15/18 TWS) we reach 6/7 knts upwind and +10 knts with spinnaker up.
The new hull of Bel Espoir built by Piriou shipyard for AJD association of father Jaouen was launched in Monday 6 May 2019. This new steel hull, whose the construction began last october, is the first step of Bel Espoir’s the renaissance. The schooner will be still under construction during two years.
With Bord à Bord Shipyard, we answer to Phares et Balises tender for supplying a workboat to Bastia station.
The Haute Mer 1200 is appropriate for this program and other uses could be : crewboat, supply, pilot boat, coast guard, harbour boat, etc.
This electric boat is designed to welcome up to 9 persons on board including one person with reduced mobility.
Shipyard : Ruban Bleu
Mickaël Colin’s LCC 40 Sinequanon wins first leg of Tresco Trophée 2018 in real time and corrected time : article
La Souris Mermon’s crew (Jean-Paul LE BRETON et Franck AUSSEDAT) crossed the finish line in 13th place of Transquadra 2017/2018, and in 1st of boat under 10m: video
Answer to Indian Navy tender for 4 naval personnel training Ocean sailing boats.
During the delivery journey to GOA, the crew reached top speeds of 15 knots : video
In accordance with Class40 rules.
Shipyard : UltraMarine
Congratulation to Martin and Nathalie from Laval in Canada for amateur built of Biloup, Twin-keel Hermine 36.
Looking at their Facebook page, they enjoy it : Voilier Biloup
First navigation in Morbihan golf.
We enjoys the finesse of the steering and the efficiency on and the efficiency on close-hauled.
At bread reach, the boat is sailing all by itself without ever broach, with volumiuous bow.
BS Compositre shipyard construction.
MESURIS’s bathymetric survey ship.
Shipyard : Bord à Bord
Commisionned by an ex-Mini 650 skipper, IceMint 40' is a blue water aluminium fast cruiser, designed to help 6 crew to discover remote mooring areas.
David RAISON and François LUCAS combine their expert knowledge for performances under sail and comfort at sea.
Work in progress at Mint Yachts shipyard
Start of construction of a ASuivre 550 (Follow me 550….), high-tech Micro cupper, designed with one goal in mind: the win !
The result is a weapon 2 times more powerful than a classic Micro cupper.
Follow us during next Micro events.
Plywood-epoxy construction starting from CNC kit.
Work in progress at Bord à Bord shipyard for SURVEX 860, MESURIS new hydrographic survey launch.
Start of construction in Tunisia of a 19.60 m sailing catamaran dedicated to scuba diving trips.
Construction in Sealium with composite coach roof to reduce weight .
To simplify sails handling and to reduce stresses in the structure, the rig is a twin soft wing sails on self-standing masts, Matin-Bleu’s style.
After 12 years of hard work, Aventurin 51' (growing to 55' with her transom platform) is now sailing.
This ULPC (Ultra Light Pure Centerboarder) speed along at +16 knts when the wind picks up.
A great reward for his courageous and talented amateur homebuilder.
Sea trials onboard Mercator 105.2. Built since 5 years, we finally had the opportunity to test her under sails.
Despite her important volume and her shallow draft, she performs pretty well under sails : 9 knts at reaching with 18 knts TWS and 6/7 knts upwind. Thanks to her hight freeboard, she is very comforting and we never became wet from the spray.
Inside accomodations are very comfortable and panoramic vision allows to look around from chart table.
Sea trials of 2 workboats Haute Mer 950 CREW and SUPPLY, based of the same steady and comfortable hull design.
The « diamond shaped » bow provides efficient seaworthiness at high speeds. SUPPLY version can carry up to 3,7t of deck cargo, CREW version for 21 pax maxand reach 24 knts loaded.
Meticulous construction by Bord à Bord shipyard.
Sea trials at Sillinger for Rafale 1200 little sister, the 950.
Powered with 2 x IB-Jet of 370 cv, she runs up to 45 knts.
First sail for Dionis Spiney’s Mistral 950 in St Petersburg (Russia).
Congratulations for his great work done in rought climatic conditions and with difficulty in obtaining basic supplies.
Intense sea trials for multipurpose RIB SILLINGER 1200. See video: here
Launching and first sail for MISTRAL 950 during 2 weeks family cruising.
Roomy, bright and airy inside accomodations are really designed for cruising programm. The lifting keel enable to moor everywhere.
Deep ballast and XXL sail area give her the astonishing performances of Classe950s: sharp and light, they are very pleasant to steer.
First sail for TP44: she loves strong winds and sail by oneself at 7/8 knts upwind.
Reaching is her favourite way to sail, averaging at 9/10 knts.
Helm is smooth and hyper-efficient
Great comfort inside with 360° view when sitting at chart table.
Picture:http://www.vapillon.com
Launching and first sail for LCC 40' "Sinequanon".
After 9 years (!) of work, her builder could taste the pleasure of first sailing: "A real Citroën DS: fluidity, power, comfort, speed".
This skilled homebuilder (no more an "amateur" now) built her just like an experienced shipyard.
