| | | Egineering & Design Yacht building involves many details. It's obvious that those you see are important in your decision to buy. What you don't see, however, affects the long-term enjoyment of your investment. At McKinna Yachts, the objective is not to build boats, but to build better boats, made to megayacht standards, both from a substance and style standpoint. McKinna's engineering and design set new standards for boats in this class. For example, take the basic construction. Where many boat builders are satisfied with using plywood, we go a step further and use Nidacore as the primary material for the sloes and bulkheads. Nidacore, a high-tech composite, is lighter and stronger. It may be more expensive, but it allows us to take advantage of the reduction in weight to pass along fuel savings to you. Less weight requires less engine horsepower. Also, because the size of the engine is reduced, it changes hull design parameters, thereby improving speed and performance. What's more, Nidacore has excellent sound absorption properties which allows them to run very quietly. Efficiency is the key design parameter in a McKinna hull. The construction methods we use are chosen to give maximum strength and minimum weight to achieve optimum efficiency. They are proven techniques using the best resins and composites, not experimental processes that may affect reliability. It's the proper blend of technology that results in safety and performance. The interior workmanship of a McKinna yacht is a superb melding of wood and fabric to achieve a rich, inviting feel. Shapes and contours soften the look. There is a mood inducing sensuality. We utilize cutting edge technology in applications where it will best benefit the performance, operation, and most importantly, the safety of our boats. Irradiated thermoset boat cable is a recent innovation of the Berkshire Electric Cable Company. It has a number of advantages in marine applications, but most importantly, it dramatically reduces the chance of an electrical fire onboard. When you look at a McKinna Yacht, look very closely. There's no cookie-cutter construction here. There's attention to detail, and attention to you. See how much better a luxury yacht can be. | | |