World Record Infusion
The first new Oyster 125 superyacht has been successfully released from the mould after post curing in RMK’s purpose built 40m oven. Once the process was well under way the builders realised they had just set a new world record. With nearly 6.3 t of resin flowing in around four hours, they announce this is the largest single continuous infusion ever, the previous record being a bridge structure of around 6 t.
The moulding of the new Oyster superyachts uses an advanced aerospace standard composite injection system, developed to produce a consistent high strength to weight laminate to maximise durability, in a controlled and environmentally friendly process. The hi tech Kevlar and carbon substraits are used to maximise impact resistance and structural rigidity. Once the moulding process is complete, the hull and secondary structure are post-cured in a giant oven at 60º C for 48 hours to give the structure ultimate temperature stability. Computers monitor the whole process via thermo couplers, recording the temperatures at multiple points within the laminate.
Fit out of the first Oyster 125 is now underway and the yacht will be on the water in summer 2011. With four yachts in build by early Autumn 2010 – Oyster 100-01, 100-02 and 100-03 and Oyster 125-01 – the next build slot is for delivery 2012.