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Fiber-reinforced solutions for boatbuilding
Lightweight. Stable. Durable.
Modern boats and yachts place high demands on materials: low weight, high rigidity and corrosion resistance - even under the harshest conditions. Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) are the first choice for this. Their use can replace heavy metallic materials and thus achieve significant weight and energy savings.
SAERTEX offers complete material solutions for this purpose: multiaxial fabrics made of glass, carbon, or natural fibers, supplemented by special products for closed processes such as RTM or infusion. These include SAERcore® with integrated flow aid, the self-adhesive SAERfix® fabric for complex geometries, and SAERfoam® as a structural core – an alternative to balsa wood and conventional foams.
Whether sailing yacht, motor yacht, catamaran or passenger boat - our materials form the basis for durable, efficient and more sustainable solutions in boat building.
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Our strengths in boat building
Variety of materials for every application
From glass and carbon to flax: we offer a wide selection of fabrics and core materials - for structural and visible components, open or closed mold processing (infusion, RTM).
Highest performance for use at sea
High rigidity combined with low weight. Our reinforcements are optimized for maritime use - with high resistance to moisture, salt water and changing loads.
Reliable and global partnership
We not only supply materials, but also support you from material selection to samples to series production - with a strong global network.
Application in focus
From hull to sun protection: our materials make sports boats, catamarans and yachts lighter, more durable and more resistant. Multiaxial fabrics made of glass or carbon fibers combine low weight with high strength and thus ensure greater efficiency, comfort and safety on the water.
Hull
High mechanical strength and dimensional stability with low weight. This increases performance and reduces energy consumption. The structure remains corrosion-free and reliably durable - even under harsh conditions at sea.
Deck
Targeted fiber orientations give heavily loaded areas high rigidity and resistance. The result is large, stable decks with precise and consistent quality.
Interior fittings
The low weight facilitates assembly and handling. At the same time, the materials offer a high degree of design freedom, easy processability and a high-quality surface - even for visible components.
Sun protection / super-structure
Lightweight, dimensionally stable components are easy to integrate and remain stable even when exposed to wind and UV radiation. This results in resistant and durable lightweight constructions.
Areas of application in boatbuilding
Sport and leisure boats
Carbon and glass fiber composites enable lightweight and stable structures. They are reliable to process and guarantee a long service life.
Catamarans and yachts
Fiber composite solutions enable elegant designs with high surface quality. They form the basis for visible and structural components in yacht and catamaran construction.
Sailing boats
Whether hull structures made of carbon or sails made of aramid - fiber composites offer the right balance of weight, stiffness and durability. Especially in competitive sports, this is crucial for maximum performance.
Foils
Carbon reinforced composite materials offer particularly high rigidity at a very low weight. They can withstand dynamic loads and remain dimensionally stable even under high forces.
Passenger and transport ships
Fiber composite structures reduce the overall weight and increase energy efficiency. They are corrosion-resistant and low-maintenance. This extends the service life and reduces operating costs.
Wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP)
Our reinforcement materials for boatbuilding
From glass to carbon to flax: SAERTEX offers fabrics and core materials for structural and visible components in boat building. The portfolio is complemented by special solutions for RTM and infusion, such as SAERcore® with integrated flow aid, SAERfix® as a self-adhesive fabric, and SAERfoam® as a lightweight core alternative to balsa wood and foams.
Optimized for boatbuilding and your individual requirements.
Self-adhesive non-crimp fabrics reduce positioning and draping time by up to 50% compared to spray adhesives. The adhesive formula lasts up to 10x longer, is compatible with UP, EP and VE resins and ensures consistently high laminate strength. Environmentally friendly and osmosis resistant.
SAERcore is our product range for closed injection processes. The sandwich structure consists of one or two layers of chopped strand mat (CSM) and a core material as a resin flow zone. Fast and efficient resin infusion ensures even resin distribution, reproducible component quality, and high surface quality.
SAERflow combines a lightweight synthetic structure with glass fiber reinforcement to form uncompressible layers with excellent resin flow and good drapability. As an internal flow aid, SAERflow reduces process time and costs by eliminating the need for external flow aids and other consumables.
SAERfoam is our structural core material with integrated 3D glass bridges. It offers up to 4× higher shear stiffness than PVC/PET, reduces resin consumption, and remains lightweight and moldable - ideal for infusion, RTM, and other processes.
Bio-based flax NCFs (Non-Crimp Fabrics) are the sustainable innovation in lightweight construction. These multiaxial fabrics made from renewable flax fibers improve the CO2 balance of composite materials and at the same time ensure an aesthetically appealing design of your end products.
Multiaxial and unidirectional fabrics are versatile reinforcing materials for fiber-reinforced plastics. They are used in many industries wherever lightweight yet resilient components are required.
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Frequently asked questions
Robust. Lightweight. Resistant. On the water, materials have to withstand the highest loads - our fiber composites impress with their stability and durability. Find out more about possible applications, advantages and special features in the marine sector in the FAQ.
In which maritime applications are SAERTEX products used in particular?
SAERTEX reinforcement materials are used in particular in boat building - e.g. in yachts, catamarans, ferries, lifeboats, sports boats and other lightweight structures at sea. They enable durable, corrosion-resistant and weight-optimized
What advantages do composites offer in the maritime sector?
Composites are lightweight, saltwater-resistant, low-maintenance and enable complex shapes - ideal for high-performance and leisure boats as well as industrial applications.
For which components in boat building are SAERTEX products suitable?
SAERTEX materials are used in decks, hulls, partitions and superstructures - wherever weight is to be reduced and corrosion resistance improved.
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