Aluminum sailboats
Aluminum exploration sailboats
Explore the world with a robust and ecological aluminum sailboat
Le aluminum sailboat instantly evokes adventure, exploration and great sea voyages. It is an essential choice for those passionate about maritime discoveries. Why does this material attract so many naval architects and construction sites? What are its advantages for adventurous sailors?
THEaluminum material quickly replaced wood in shipbuilding, particularly for its solidity and lightness. Used even in regattas and offshore races until the 80s, aluminum offers ideal characteristics for long-distance sailing. Unlike steel, it is more malleable and will not rust, making it a durable option even for demanding marine environments.
In the event of a collision, the aluminum sailboat absorbs shocks better. Rather than cracking, it deforms, which reassures sailors about their safety at sea. In addition, aluminum is a material ecological industrial printing process, because it is 70% recyclable. In this era of ecological transition, choosing an aluminum sailboat also means doing something for the planet.
BORD A BORD: your expert in custom-made aluminum sailboats
At BORD A BORD, we have mastered the art of building aluminum sailboats dedicated to long voyages. Our sailboats, entirely designed in aluminum, are made with artisanal know-how by our experts boilermakers, under Bureau Veritas Aluminium license, in our construction site located in North Brittany.
Each aluminum sailboat that we are building is customized. We work closely with you to create a custom sailboat that is perfectly suited to your sailing program, requirements and lifestyle. Whether you dream of exploring majestic glaciers and icebergs, venturing into little-charted waters near coral reefs, or anchoring in remote areas, our aluminum sailboats guarantee a Unparalleled security and unfailing reliability. With BORD A BORD, set off on an adventure with complete peace of mind, wherever your next expedition takes you.
Custom-made design and trusted partners
Your comfort on board is our priority. At BORD A BORD, our design office and our carpenters design custom interiors, adapted to your lifestyle and tastes, with materials selected for their quality and durability.
We also work with specialized partners such as DELTA SAIL for rigging and sails, or TEEM for electricity and electronics, in order to deliver to you a aluminum sailboat ready to sail in all latitudes.
With BORD A BORD, let your dreams of adventure come true thanks to an aluminum sailboat designed for you, built for exploration, and ready to face the most distant oceans.
Are you looking for an aluminum sailboat?
Exploration
Our customizable aluminum sailboats, specially designed for long-distance voyages, combine comfort, performance and safety. Drawing on our experience in the field of professional vessels, our constructions are robust and designed for extreme sailing conditions.
Deck lounge
Our deck saloon sailboats designed by Vincent Lebailly are made of aluminum. They present a comfortable, secure and single-storey indoor living space, designed for offshore navigation. Whether in twin keel or lifting keel version, these sailboats will amaze you with their habitability.
Scow
Bord A Bord has initiated with Gildas Plessis the development of a range of aluminum scows for long-distance cruising. These sailboats offer stability, safety and comfort. They are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of high latitudes. Sail at full speed and in complete safety aboard the Scows Bord à Bord.
One off
Are you dreaming of a unique aluminum sailboat? We can start from scratch and develop a custom design that meets all your expectations based on your sailing program and your preferences in terms of equipment and decoration. Our team of professionals is at your disposal to transform your vision into a custom sailboat.
Professional
Are you looking for a low-carbon passenger transport solution? Bord A Bord is developing a range of sailboats for professionals. These passenger transport vessels have a customizable design and tailor-made fittings to perfectly meet your professional needs.
Our different ranges of aluminum sailboats
Deck lounge
ISMERIA 45
OGHAM 54
Exploration
IROISE 48
OTHER WORLD 1050
PARADOX 170
Scow
SEASCOW 33
One off
The skills of our teams in terms of design and conception of aluminum hulls as well as interior fittings, allow Bord à Bord to offer you highly customized or tailor-made sailboats. We rely on powerful software such as 3DEXPERIENCE from Dassault Systems or TOP SOLID, which allows us to have an industrial approach to design and manufacturing even if these are unique models, the objective being to optimize material and labor costs.
So do not hesitate to contact us for your future projects.
Professional
SHALLAN 1100
One Off, Custom, Made-to-measure
All of our aluminum sailboat models are open to the possibility of a custom design, adapted to your specific sailing program. Thanks to our custom-made fittings carried out in-house by Bord à Bord, you benefit from an interior perfectly adapted to your needs and meeting all your initial requests.
F.A.Q.
On our aluminum hull sailboats
Why choose an aluminum boat?
Aluminum is very resistant to shock and wear, it is also a material containing 70% recycled aluminum and 100% recyclable. Aluminum boats are infinitely repairable which gives them a much longer lifespan than other materials.
What is the manufacturing and delivery time for an aluminum sailboat?
We vary between 18 and 36 months depending on the size of the vessel and our load plan.
Is it possible to make modifications compared to a production model?
It is quite possible to personalize or customize a sailboat already designed, this is the advantage of aluminum compared to composite, there is no mold. It is also possible thanks to our naval architecture design office to design a custom unit.
Who carries out the interior design of sailboats?
Our team of cabinetmakers specializing in sailboats, supported by our design office, carries out the fitting out of sailboats. It is possible to customize these fittings.
How do you control the quality of boat construction?
Our team is made up of Bureau Véritas certified boilermaker welders, they renew their licenses every 2 years.
The materials we use have material conformity certificates and the items we install on ships are CE certified.
We also rely on various experts and classification bodies to approve boats.
Sea trials are also systematically carried out in order to test the ships and detect the slightest fault before delivery.
What is the risk of having electrolysis on my boat?
Electrolysis is caused by poor anodic protection of the hull and/or current leaks. We therefore systematically have an electrical assessment carried out by a specialist firm each time the boat is put into service. The expert will measure the potential of the hull at different points in order to determine whether the hull is well protected thanks to its anodes. He will also detect electrical leaks at each device installed on the boat. A report is then issued.
Another possible phenomenon is galvanic corrosion when material pairs with different oxidation-reduction potentials are in contact and in a humid and saline environment. Stainless steel in contact with aluminum can for example cause a galvanic battery and corrosion of the aluminum. We therefore take particular care to isolate these elements from each other with nylon washers for example for other insulating pastes.
Retention of sea water in a confined space can also cause attack on the aluminium, so it is necessary to regularly check that there is no stagnant water below and on deck.
Where can you deliver the boats you manufacture?
We deliver all over the world thanks to our partnerships with various companies specializing in land or sea transport of ships.
Customization of your sailboat
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