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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 9 MIN

The Bow Wars: X-Bow vs. Axe Bow

from Xplorer Yachts | Expedition Yacht Design, Technology & Innovation · host Paul Madden

The Military, Commercial and Yacht Builders are all at work to create the perfect bow shape. Millions of dollars have been spent and several unique and innovative solutions have emerged. Damen Group in The Netherlands and Ulstein in Norway are at the forefront and both companies have very convincing arguments about why their bow is best. Paul Madden considers these new technologies, which may not be new at all, given the bow designs developed by the military more than a hundred years ago... Commercial vessels must navigate in all seas, in all weather conditions, year-round. They require proven systems with onboard redundancies in order to stay at sea and complete their mission. The most capable Expedition Yachts and Yacht Support Vessels are based on commercial hulls built by commercial shipyards. If your MISSION requires a rugged global expedition yacht, or a versatile multi-mission support vessel, then Xplorer Yachts will spec out the right vessel to meet your needs - either as a conversion or as a new-build. Xploreryachts.com

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