In August, an exceptional transport set off from Randweg 22 in Emmeloord, bound for Zwartsluis, carrying an advanced composite carbon fiber deckhouse destined for yacht builder Vitters. This impressive structure, measuring 10 x 7 x 1.5 meters and weighing under 2500 kg, was engineered and constructed by VABO Composites.
The choice of composite materials for this project was driven by the need to minimize weight while taking full advantage of the material’s design flexibility. VABO Composites used a combination of standard carbon composites along with “high modulus” carbon fibers and prepregs—state-of-the-art materials renowned for their exceptional strength and lightweight properties. This approach ensures that the deckhouse is not only ultra-light but also robust enough to handle the rigorous forces expected on a 70-meter sailing yacht.
What makes this project even more remarkable is that the completed yacht will operate entirely without fossil fuels, relying instead on renewable energy sources. To align with the yacht’s sustainable mission, the transport of the deckhouse to Zwartsluis was handled by an electric truck from Van Wieren, an Emmeloord-based transport company dedicated to eco-friendly solutions.
VABO Composites is proud to be part of this trailblazing project, showcasing the pinnacle of composite engineering for the marine industry. Later this year, another transport will follow with a slightly smaller deckhouse, also crafted by VABO Composites for Vitters, further underscoring our commitment to innovation and sustainability in yacht construction.
