Except maybe for this boat built by Zyvex Marine which has carbon nanotubes infused into its fiberglass…
In case you didn’t know it, carbon nanotubes (CNT) may likely revolutionize the world we live in as the manufacturing technology surrounding the world’s strongest material continues to advance. CNT is simply carbon atom sheets (graphene) rolled into a tube that has a very high ratio of length to material thickness, and a strength higher than any other material known.
When infused into materials such as fiberglass reinforced plastic, glass, or even metals, CNT greatly enhances the structure’s strength to weight ratio, which is exactly the result achieved by Zyvex Marine and the LRV-17, a high tech boat that has a hull made up of carbon nanotube-infused fiberglass. Due to its unheard of strength-to-weight ratio, this vessel’s range is more than three times that of a comparatively-sized vessel.
This is the first time nano-composites have been used as the primary material for a manned vessel.
Length 17.35 m (57 ft)
Beam 3.6 m (11.9 ft)
Draft 0.75 m (2.33 ft)
Sprint Speed 40+ kts*
Range 1500+ nm*
Endurance 100-150 hours*
Operators + Support 2 + 4
Fuel 6435 L (1700 gal)
Lightship Weight 8000 kg (17900 lb)
*Range, Speed and Endurance dependent on final configuration
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 109,835 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
A 37-year-old crew member was saved after spending three harrowing days adrift at sea following alleged abuse aboard a fishing vessel. Afif Efendy, a crew member of the fishing vessel...
British oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday settled a London lawsuit it brought against environmental group Greenpeace after activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel last year.
Satellite imagery show that Russian naval ships have left Moscow's base at Tartous on Syria's coast and some have dropped anchor offshore following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces.
Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.
Sign Up
Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 109,835 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
