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News Release from: Bighead Bonding Fasteners | Subject: Stainless-steel fasteners
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 September 2004
Stainless-steel fasteners are all at sea
The world's biggest composite ship, the Mirabella V incorporates over 31,000 stainless steel BigHead fasteners, in standard and nonstandard versions and manufactured in five different lengths.
The world's biggest composite ship, the Mirabella V weighs 740t and measures 75m in length Commissioned by US businessman Joe Vittoria, Mirabella V - with its single 90m-tall mast carrying some 3000m2 of sail - is a true "silent giant" of the seas
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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This remarkable vessel has been built by VT (formerly Vosper Thornycroft Shipbuilding) of Southampton, builder of large composite ships for more than 30 years.
This unique and beautiful vessel - designed by Ron Holland, one of the world's leading super yacht designers - can accommodate 12 passengers in truly luxurious surroundings.
Mirabella V will shortly be available for Mediterranean and Caribbean charter at around $250,000 per week, complete with amenities such as a large wine cellar, jet skis, small sailing boats and a 29ft motor launch housed in its own onboard garage.
The last word in sailing technology, Mirabella V also incorporates over 31,000 stainless steel BigHead fasteners, in standard and nonstandard versions and manufactured in five different lengths.
These assemblies, each with its own barbed spring clip, were specified by VT for rapid and secure installation of the vessel's complex thermal and acoustic insulation to the underside of its vast decking and internal bulkheads.
Having been a customer for nearly as long as they have been building composite vessels, VT naturally turned to BigHead for a practical, robust and discreet fastening solution. Request a free brochure from Bighead Bonding Fasteners ...
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