| | | 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. Howard Apollonio & Espinosa The design of the new McKinna Motoryachts has been an evolutionary process combining the talents of two renowned naval architects, Howard Apollonio and Juan Carlos Espinosa, plus the expertise of experienced McKinna personnel. Howard Apollonio Hull Design His firm Apollonio Naval Architecture offers leading-edge yacht and commercial craft design, engineering, styling, and space planning for a wide range of diverse and advanced craft, including modern and traditional monohulls, catamarans, trimarans, SWATHs, and hydrofoils. They are all versatile and flexible specialists in hull form, ride comfort, propulsion, structure, and noise control. Apollonio has been a Licensed Professional Engineer (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) since 1977, and is a 1969 graduate of the University of Michigan (NA & ME). He is a native of Maine, where he had designed and built three boats by the age of 17, then subsequently worked as a professional boat builder before attending college. His 35-year professional career has included twelve years with propulsion and builders of advanced commercial and military craft. He has spent 23 years running his own firm, which has primarily focused on the design and engineering of motoryachts of all types. His firm's yachts have been built in the U.S., Canada, Holland, Taiwan, and China, by such firms as Christensen, Westport, Diaship/Heesen, West Bay/SonShip, Queenship/Caribe, McKinna, Heisley, PAMA, Rayburn, and Canoe Cove among others. Design projects have included custom and production motor yachts from 42-160', built in Europe, Asia, and North America; fast passenger, fire, fishing, and military vessels from 17' to 170'; and consulting on sailing and fishing vessels from 32' to 110'. Particular emphasis is given to custom yachts, high-speed vessels, including SWATHs (submerged hull catamarans) based on their very successful 87-footer. His designs are highly regarded worldwide for their accomplishments in vessel performance, propulsion, arrangement, and styling. | | |