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Custom aluminum boat construction techniques are showcased during tours of two Dutch shipyards, KB Alubau and KM Yachts.0:23 At KB Alubau, builders utilize CNC-cut aluminum plates, each labeled with specific part numbers for assembly, to construct the hull of a custom Orion 49.1:58 This vessel features a retractable keel, hybrid electric propulsion, and a pilot house designed for high-latitude, ice-rated cruising.4:20 The yard employs large-scale machines that both cut the metal plates and mark them with identification codes.5:25 At KM Yachts, known for expedition-style monohulls, the construction process involves building interior furniture modules concurrently with the hull to accelerate production.12:05 These yachts often incorporate raised pilot houses and dual-helm configurations.15:03 The visit highlights the precision of modern metal boat building, contrasting the structural bones of new vessels with the refit work typically performed on older aluminum hulls.3:29

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