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Following the Group’s acquisition of the Nemo and Sanguineti brands in 2023, this year's Cannes Yachting Festival saw the unveiling of two innovative products tailored for the superyacht sector – Nemo’s pantograph door with an inflatable airlock system and the Riviera series of capstans and windlasses from the Sanguineti brand. BOAT delves deeper into what makes these products stand out.
The Nemo airlock pantograph door
The latest addition to Nemo's lineup is the automatic airlock pantograph door, developed specifically for side-access openings on superyachts. "Nemo is a historical brand in the marine sector,” says Lorenzo Cesari, head of sales for the superyacht division at Quick Group. “It has 54 years of history in GRP manufacturing.”
The door operates on a 24V DC power supply and is easily controlled using a simple push-button control panel. What truly sets it apart is its automatic inflatable airlock seal, which ensures superior watertightness even in the most challenging conditions. The seal is maintained at a constant temperature, which enhances onboard safety and reliability. “This was a new requirement from shipyards, which are seeking a more reliable solution to watertightness and heat retention.”
In case of a rare system failure, an emergency handle allows manual operation, and the seal can be manually inflated as well. The door’s design is fully customisable, from size and shape to paint colours – both inside and out – to the glazing.
This airlock system not only guarantees a perfect seal, reducing maintenance on support levers, but also enhances the yacht’s energy efficiency by minimising heat or cooling transfer. Another key feature is its compatibility with GRP hulls. As GRP hulls and superstructures naturally shift over time, gaps can form, but the inflatable seal adjusts to these changes, ensuring continued watertightness.
“This complements the range of manual and semi-automatic pantograph doors already available in the Nemo range, but this is the first time we have made a fully automatic pantograph door with an inflatable seal,” adds Cesari. “In fact, although some heavy-duty applications for things like stern doors exist, this is a first in the industry for a pantograph side door.”
Sanguineti Riviera windlasses and capstans
Designed for superyachts up to 70 metres LOA, the new Riviera range of windlasses and capstans by Sanguineti offers modern features for enhanced performance. “Sanguineti has 65 years of heritage and has been a leading manufacturer of windlasses for decades, and many of its products are still operational on yachts 40 years on,” Cesari explains.
Following the acquisition, the design of the windlasses and capstans was updated to optimise them specifically for superyacht use. Each model in the Riviera range features AISI 316 stainless steel bases and reducers with excellent anti-corrosive properties. The lightweight yet durable construction, along with an optimised drum design, provides a superior grip.
Ease of use and low maintenance are central to the design, thanks to intuitive controls and durable components. The range is also customisable, offering options for colour and configuration to meet the specific needs of each shipyard. “We have drawn on this strong background and combined it with the expertise of the Quick Group," Cesari continues. "Each of our facilities has an expert technical office as well as CNC machines."
These two products highlight Quick Group's dedication to innovation in the superyacht industry. For more information on Quick Group’s airlock pantograph door or windlasses and capstans, contact the team today.
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