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Making Waves Photograph courtesy of Heesen Yachts, Netherlands, 2008


Performance is as important in the yard as it is on the water. You want high performance, user-friendly materials that give you the freedom to express your design vision. That’s why so many of today’s best performing vessels, large and small, are constructed from Nautic-Al brand aluminium.


With a specific weight about one third that of steel, an aluminium hull and superstructure typically weighs less than half as much as a steel one of equivalent strength. This lightness translates into greater capacity, speed or fuel economy and range, as well as conferring inherently superior manoeuvrability.


Photograph courtesy of Austal, Australia, 2008


Ever since we developed strain-hardened alloys to provide the exceptional strength, workability and corrosion resistance that marine applications require, aluminium has been the material of choice for forward-looking designers wherever durability, economy of operation and construction, responsiveness or sheer speed are priorities.


Image Supplied by Austal Ships, Australia, 2008


For unrivalled structural efficiency, unimpeachable quality and genuine versatility, specify Nautic-Al from Alcoa.


Designed for maritime use


T: +44 22 919 60 00 W: www.alcoa.com/emp/nautical


Photograph courtesy of Mondo Marine, Italy, 2008


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