{"id":7546,"date":"2024-12-02T06:38:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T06:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=7546"},"modified":"2024-12-05T05:31:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T05:31:09","slug":"sailing-across-the-deep-seas","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/blog\/sailing-across-the-deep-seas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sailing Across the Deep Seas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"supporting-text\">\n<p><strong>Traditional American boat maker employs an ELGi compressed air solution to streamline its manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n                Renowned worldwide for building exceptional yachts, Hinckley was facing the challenge of keeping up with its hefty standards due to its often complex and protracted manufacturing process. Adopting ELGi\u2019s air compressors<br \/>\n                helped it streamline the process while maintaining the superior quality it is known for.\n            <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\n                After a disastrous pandemic-stricken 2020, the worldwide yacht market is looking up, albeit to a slow rhythm. The far-reaching, unprecedented changes Covid has brought to our lives has also altered client preferences and<br \/>\n                appetite. Christmas and new year did bring back some interest in the market, while demand in the upcoming summer looks encouraging.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Quoting an industry executive, Travel Weekly magazine writes that there is a shift away from the cruise industry to private yachts for comfort, quality, and safety. Recreational vehicle trips are on the rise, with<br \/>\n                superyachts acting as the perfect catalysts. There is a trend to equip yachts with a gymnasium, home cinema, and water toys so that guests do not need to disembark. As yacht makers adapt to the new normal, they are stepping<br \/>\n                up their game as well. By treating the planet gently, leveraging modern technology and best energy-efficient practices, yacht makers are adopting a more sustainable manufacturing approach.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Being a niche market with a penchant for luxury, buyers mainly comprise high net worth individuals and companies with high cash flow. Thus, owing to the precarious economic situation worldwide, 2021 would probably see lesser<br \/>\n                yachts being built, but this is also an opportunity to get creative by bringing innovation and opting to refit and redevelop the existing fleet. It\u2019s also the time to offer excellent maintenance services and deals so that<br \/>\n                people get out on the water, cruise far and wide, sail without fuss, and have more fun.\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row yachts-ul-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n<h4>Yachts by Type:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sailing Yacht<\/li>\n<li>Jet Boats<\/li>\n<li>Open Yachts<\/li>\n<li>Expedition Yacht<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Motor Yacht<\/li>\n<li>Classic Yacht<\/li>\n<li>Fishing Yacht<\/li>\n<li>Gulet Yacht<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Catamaran<\/li>\n<li>Super Yacht<\/li>\n<li>Semi displacement<\/li>\n<li>Displacement yachts<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3\">\n<h4>Styles:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Flybridge<\/li>\n<li>Tri-Deck<\/li>\n<li>Sky Lounge<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3\">\n<h4>Length:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 20 ft<\/li>\n<li>20 to 50 ft<\/li>\n<li>Above 50 ft<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>About Hinckley<\/h4>\n<p>\n                Hinckley\u2019s roots lie deep in the soil of Maine boatbuilding. The company, founded in 1928 to build and care for the boats of local lobstermen, has been in continuous operation building classics like the Bermuda 40 and the<br \/>\n                Picnic Boat. Henry Hinckley set the roadmap with Bermuda 40 in the early 1960s when he crafted its stunning lines out of radical new material, fibreglass. This combination of elegant form, material innovation, and brilliant<br \/>\n                attention to finishing detail set the course Hinckley has been riding ever since.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Today, Hinckley builds jetboats and sailboats ranging in sizes between 29 to 55 feet and supports its customers and other yachtsmen with its network of service yards from Maine to Florida. Two other distinguished boat<br \/>\n                builders, Hunt Yachts and Morris Yachts were acquired by the company in 2013 and 2016, respectively.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                The company\u2019s philosophy of doing things the right way and listening to customers\u2019 feedback helps them innovate and implement new designs that drive growth. They take immense pride in their craftsmanship, never ceasing to<br \/>\n                give a hundred per cent in all facets of manufacturing.\n            <\/p>\n<h4>The Yacht Range<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"mt-3\">\n<li>\n                    <strong>Picnic Boats:<\/strong> Launched in 1995, the series of picnic boats has a class of its own. Over the last 26 years, the Hinckley Company has refined them from stem to stern, with over 1,000 boats created thus<br \/>\n                    far. On its 25th anniversary, it introduced the Picnic Boat Signature Edition with three new models \u2013 Boat 34 S, Picnic Boat 37 S, and Picnic Boat 40 S.\n                <\/li>\n<li>\n                    <strong>Sports Boats:<\/strong> Offering a new era of refined performance, Hinckley offers sports boats in two variants \u2013 40C and 40X. Both are purpose-built for high offshore performance and made from lightweight<br \/>\n                    epoxy-infused carbon fibre and Kevlar\u2122 with Hinckley\u2019s world-renowned craftsmanship. Sport Boat 40c sports an expansive forward J-seating area.\n                <\/li>\n<li>\n                    <strong>Motor Yachts:<\/strong> With more space and power, customised lines of Talaria 43, Talaria 48 MKII and Talaria 55 MKII offer passengers exquisite Hinckley craftsmanship, supreme design, gadgets galore, and top<br \/>\n                    performance.\n                <\/li>\n<li>\n                    <strong>Runabouts:<\/strong> From the electric, energy-efficient, superlight Dasher to the traditionally breathtakingly beautiful yet super-efficient and environmentally sound Center Console, Hinckley\u2019s Runabout series is<br \/>\n                    a symphony of curves offering a seductively easy way to carve through the water.\n                <\/li>\n<li><strong>Sailboats:<\/strong> Adorned with classic shapes, dramatic lines, and inner strength of the boatbuilding tradition, Hinckey\u2019s sailboat line captures the best design and technology.<\/li>\n<li>\n                    <strong>Outboards:<\/strong> Amalgamation of beauty and brawn, outboards constitute sport boats and Hinckley 35 range that offers clients optimised performance, ClearViewTM visibility, ultimate comfort, and supreme<br \/>\n                    safety.\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n                Since Hinckley started its journey, yachts from the Hinckley yard have been made to the highest standards. Henry R. Hinckley\u2019s focus was on optimum quality. He was not satisfied with many off-the-shelf parts, and soon the<br \/>\n                yachts from Hinckley came to feature custom-designed and fabricated hardware such as stanchions, chocks, pulpits, and masts. This attention to detail made these yachts distinctive and, in time, they would earn the collective<br \/>\n                admiration of sailors and yachtsmen around the world. Their speed and stamina were a direct result of Henry\u2019s background of studying aeronautical and mechanical engineering at Cornell. Henry insisted on making his boats<br \/>\n                lightweight yet strong and was never afraid to innovate.\n            <\/p>\n<h4>Composition and Innovation<\/h4>\n<p>\n                Today, Hinckley remains the only builder using Carbon and Kevlar composite from bow to stern vacuum-infused with epoxy for incredible strength. The company is one of the first U.S. builders to adopt SCRIMP resin infusion and<br \/>\n                remains a world leader. Hinckley\u2019s single bond infusion allows for an integrated, chemical bond between hull and support structure. With its move to epoxy resin infusion in 2018, it is now building with a resin material of<br \/>\n                40% greater strength and improved environmental benefits. Hinckley believes so strongly in this approach that it is unique in guaranteeing its hulls and decks for life (source).\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Jet drives, a JetStick, Kevlar, carbon-fibre, lightweight core, and resin infusion with engineered laminates \u2013 strong ingredients meticulously engineered for top-notch performance. It uses techniques similar to aeroplanes to<br \/>\n                have a hull with 65% fibre and 35% resin. Instead of adding drives with conventional boats, it innovates a full-fledged design around the propulsion system.\n            <\/p>\n<p>Thus, to attain a brilliantly balanced unit, precise weight is placed as required while testing the jets in steep turns while minimally spinning the boat on its axis.<\/p>\n<p>\n                Well-varnished wood carpentry comes with American Cherry, teak, red cedar, and rich-toned mahogany that is handpicked from the tried and tested groves to match the grain, texture, and warmth of the ambience. Much of the<br \/>\n                hardware is its own, made of 316L stainless steel.\n            <\/p>\n<p>10-15 carefully brushing of coats go onto each cabinet door and other wooden pieces. Carpenters and craftspeople follow a precise design and engineering plan.<\/p>\n<h4>Customer Challenge<\/h4>\n<p>\n                <strong>Hinckley wanted compact, silent, and efficient compressors for its yacht yard, principally for carpentry, mechanical, and paint sections<\/strong>. Hinckley\u2019s yards are legendary for their customer-centricity,<br \/>\n                craftsmanship, and expertise. They attract a local, national and international community of yachtsmen who want their boats to receive the highest level of care and service. From boat-painting to fibreglass fabrications for<br \/>\n                refits, boat canvas and upholstery, marine diesel service, and rigging, all the marine services and trades take place at Hinckley.\n            <\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p>\n                Hinckley\u2019s partnership with ELGi started in April 2019. As their yard was divided into two parts \u2013 northern and southern, the compressors were expected to provide air to the mechanic shop and to the new set of installed<br \/>\n                docks with power pedestals to plug the boats in. Additionally, there were air fittings that required air supply and also pits for sanding the bottom of the boats. Usage was estimated to be pretty much all day, every day.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                ELGi\u2019s EN Series Screw Compressors, once deployed, brought in much-needed reliability, energy efficiency, and compactness to the fore. It was fitted with ELGi\u2019s unique assembly encapsulating functional systems such as intake<br \/>\n                system, compression system, and separation system within a common frame for energy efficiency, minimal pressure drop, compactness, and absolutely silent operation. Efficient air-oil separation, ease of maintenance, reliable<br \/>\n                Neuron controller, and high-efficient motor made sure that the compressor addressed the pain points judiciously.\n            <\/p>\n<h4>Business Benefits<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"mt-3\">\n<li>Hinckley remains the only builder using Carbon and Kevlar composite from bow to stern vacuum-infused with epoxy for incredible strength.<\/li>\n<li>The Northern and Southern ends of the facility were both able to simultaneously benefit from an integrated noise-free solution.<\/li>\n<li>Hinckley was able to fulfil its round-the-clock compressor needs using a state-of-the-art design, saving space and maintenance costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p>\n                For an iconic luxury brand like Hinckley, attention to detail, time-honoured craftsmanship, and dedication to doing things the right way hold paramount importance. Post the pandemic, when innovation and technology-led<br \/>\n                agility is more imperative than ever before, Hinckley found a solution that revived its values. A large number of Hinckley\u2019s carpenters, craftsmen, mechanical and aeronautical engineers have been able to use ELGi\u2019s air<br \/>\n                compressors in day-to-day life because they are simple to operate, easy to manoeuver, and safe to use (for self and environment), just like their legendary yachts.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5017,"template":"","tags":[36],"class_list":["post-7546","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-sailing","resource-category-case-studies"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/7546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/7546\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7669,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/7546\/revisions\/7669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}