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DESIGN + BUILD PROCESS
Your Vessel Configuration Journey
STEP 1: CONCEPT ESTABLISHMENT
The beginning of every great vessel configuration starts with the challenge-solution design spiral.
The first meeting is a discovery session, where we ask questions around what problems the vessel needs to solve, identifying all challenges, needs, wants, performance objectives, and budget constraints.
From this data, a conceptual vessel shape is established, then modified and refined over the course of 3 to 4 additional meetings until the perfect layout is created.
STEP 2: VISUALIZATION
Silverback's sought after rendering & visualization services are extremely popular for many reasons.
Illustration of the vessel in photo-realistic environments offer our clients peace of mind before commencing with the actual build.
Visualization also makes selection of color schemes, graphics, logo placement, and livery a breeze.
STEP 3: HYDROSTATICS & CFD
Ensuring weights, stabilities, maximum hull shape efficiency, and payload capacities are a critical feature of a bespoke custom vessel design.
ORCA 3D software is used for establishing correct Center of Gravity locations, while Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software indicates hull behavior in varying sea states at multiple speeds.
Air draft analysis also indicates "wind sail" or windage effect caused by superstructure shapes and sizes.
STEP 4: DFMA ENGINEERING
To ensure the build is delivered on time and on budget, to the highest possible quality standards, Design For Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) engineering is critical.
Attention to detail for material thicknesses, routes for systems and equipment locations, and translation of curved surfaces to 2D flat patterns allow use of CNC machinery in the production of the vessel.
STEP 5: PROFILE CUTTING
Upon completion of engineering, flat parts are nested onto appropriately sized aluminum sheets.
5086 alloy marine grade aluminum is the most commonly used material in our vessels. All materials come with mill-certification test reports, which are filed for traceability to each vessel.
The CNC equipment is also used to assign part numbers to each component as it is cut.
STEP 6: FABRICATION
Silverback follows American Weld Society (AWS) standards and procedures for welding methods.
All fabricators are trained and certified for appropriate parts fitup, pre-weld prep, arc control, and post-weld cleanup.
STEP 7: METAL FINISHING
Optional coatings are available on most Silverback hulls. In addition to traditional marine painting, Silverback also utilizes marine grade powder coating, which offers significantly improved durability, resists marine growth, and offers a wide variety of textures and effects.
The 3- step process includes sandblast with #80 Garnet media, Epoxy Prime, and Polyethylene topcoat.
STEP 8: ELECTRICAL & SYSTEMS
Silverback follows ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council) standards for electrical and systems outfitting.
Highly experienced technicians are trained and certified in electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, electronics, navionics, engine, and propulsion systems.
STEP 9: SEATRIALS & HANDOFF TRAINING
Every Silverback vessel undergoes sea trials where our technicians can ensure system functionality, vessel handling checkoff, and gathering data for fuel consumption, range, and speeds.
At vessel handover, our client is trained on systems familiarization, and safe handling of the vessel. Multi-team training events are also available for larger agencies.
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