is con ned to a local area and does not compromise the surrounding core and laminates providing a superior measure of safety and easy reparability. Similarly, low density Baltek balsa used in the hull sides, deck and superstructure, provides the requisite stiffness and strength with the bene t of reduced weight. Structural sandwich panels of lightweight Baltek foam were used for bulkheads in lieu of heavier plywood, and to produce the longitudinal and transverse frames employed in internal grid sections. By selecting these speci c construction core materials, the lamination schedules were optimized with higher strength biaxial and triaxial knitted fabrics, which absorb less resin to produce a core laminate of unequalled physical properties.Through-hull areas including struts, shaft logs and water intakes penetrate solid berglass only. All overboard discharge through-hull ttings are manufactured of berglass to elimi-nate corrosion potential.Our success in reducing weight on the 60 Convertible will allow us to introduce weight saving measures across our entire line presently in production in our goal to make all of our boats more ef cient.We have also found other ways to shed weight. The 60 boasts an entirely new electrical system with Moritz OctoPlex touch screen panels that use solid state and electro-mechanical breakers. Instead of the familiar electrical distribution panel inside the salon entrance door, there is a small display that scrolls at the touch of a nger to the required system. To reduce wire weight and installation time, there are a dozen remote electrical panels throughout the yacht, which simplify usage and accessibility. The new wiring system eliminates the bulky track boxes typically seen in the engineroom in favor of concealed runs. Wiring now appears at the point of use, thus producing a cleaner look, which we feel takes our electrical systems to the next level.
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