PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY - RANIERI INTERNATIONAL

CRAFTMANSHIP IS SOMETHING NOT EASILY REPLICABLE

Since its foundation Ranieri International has interpreted the best Italian traditions in shipbuilding and craftsmanship implementing at the same time the latest technological innovations. Today’s involvement in the company management of the second generation make sure that the evolution of technologies and materials blend with the experience of our craftsmen.

Our craftsmen know what makes a boat extraordinary. They represent the best skills in their respective fields: design, modeling, lamination, assembly, upholstery, plant technique, joinery, and carpentry.

DESIGN - MODEL CREATION - MOLD REALIZATION

At Ranieri International we do not design a boat simply by determining its “style”. We establish all technical, aesthetical and commercial characteristics based on our “Family Brand”. We base our design on functionality. The goal is to find the right solution and optimize performance to improve your enjoyment at sea. Performance, comfort and style are engineered into the production process. For this reason, nothing can be left to chance and every detail, every set-up, every space and every technical variable, are carefully analyzed and designed. This contributes to the overall appeal of our boats and inflatable boats.

The perfect balance between stylistic, technological and commercial goals is the result of an extended design and engineering process.

We create the mold during the next phase, which represents the “negative” footprint of the boat. The creation of the mold follows the same lamination process used for the execution of the actual mold of a boat, except for the use of composite materials, with technical and mechanical characteristics appropriate for this phase of the process.

THE LAMINATION OF THE HULL, DECK AND OTHER COMPONENTS

The perfect planning of all processes is mandatory to optimize the performance of all materials used. This includes the constant temperature and humidity control.

The way we design our boats, the manufacturing techniques and technology we use, makes the molding phase a very delicate moment. The square angles, complex shapes, the hull based on the

Hull Innovative System , and the “evolved monocoque deck system”

Fully Developed Cockpit System , emphasize the importance of this phase and the need for a highly skilled workforce.

Our new warehouse with 5,000 square meters is exclusively dedicated to the lamination process. We use the most advanced climate control and anti-pollution systems. Starting with the molds, our artisans build real masterpieces. They dose expertly the gelcoats, composite materials and reinforcements. Everything is part of an integrated process supervised by specialized technicians.

The different components are extracted and prepared for assembly once all the stages of the stratification have been completed. This is done before we “close” the boat. It is necessary to carefully plan all the different parts which will not be accessible once the boat has been assembled.

The obsessive attention to details has led us over the years to develop new techniques and test new materials. Even for the details that are not visible to the naked eye, but are still very important to us. Our goal is to build boats capable of defying time, which is why we treat all internal parts with a special anti-osmosis products. We prepare all the system structures (electrical, water, fuel) than we connect the steel parts and the “mass” plant.

The assembly of the hull with the deck, both for boats and inflatables, has been perfected by placing the Cockpit Shock Absorber .

The Cockpit Shock Absorber is a particular technique of assembling the hull with the deck totally conceived by Ranieri International that creates real silent-blocks between the components. This technique ensures that the hull and deck are strongly bonded and at the same time it gives flexibility and elasticity to the elements. This allows to absorb the wave motion and creates a cushion effect that reduces the stress deriving from the waves. This improves the overall comfort of the navigation.

The attention to detail goes so far that we “siliconize” all aluminum rivets necessary to install the guide of the bottle and protect them galvanic currents.

HYDRAULIC AND SEWAGE WATER – FUEL

Ranieri International has always adopted safety criteria and systems that make our boats among the safest on the market. This was already done before the introduction of the new European regulation 2013 / 53EU (mandatory from 18 January 2017).

All electrical systems are made in-house by specialized technicians. This ensures the total uniformity between the electrical system and the compliance with the owner’s manuals. The systems are wired and insulated using appropriate corrugated pipes prepared during the assembly of the hull. The junction boxes are watertight, and all the panels and connections are hot tinned and equipped with special quick-fit connectors. Each individual cable is distinguished and can easily be identified. The owner’s manual has cross-sections that will help identify the cables of the electrical system.

All boat and inflatable boat models have pre-molded water tanks that allow for greater ease of installation, optimization of spaces, volumes and, above all, better weight distribution. This is achieved by moving the center of gravity downwards and as close as possible to the center of the boat. All systems have a load, a shower vent and an autoclave that also serve the other supply points (external sink, sink and shower inside the cabin etc.).

The toilet is installed according to the legislation from January 2017, regardless if it is a standard or optional toilet. From now on it is not possible to install a toilet with direct discharge into the water anymore, but instead it is necessary to create a black water collection system that has an extraction tube (WASTE) to discharge water in equipped ports. The system is equipped with a pump that directly installed into the tank. The direct drainage can be activated through an appropriate switch in case of emergency.

The fuel system of the entire product range is meticulous treated with extreme attention and in full compliance with international regulations and safety laws. For this reason all our fuel systems are equipped with:

· perimeter water discharge;

· watertight locker gasket;

· reticular polyethylene or stainless-steel tank compliant with regulations;

· insulated counter-locker with tank size;

· boarding and venting;

· float and indicator;

· fire port;

· mechanical fuel stop or with solenoid valves;

· copper connection pipes with double bands;

· steam extraction blower

COMPONENTS

For us, quality has never been a simple option, but a firm strategic choice. For this reason, and the long experience we have gained over the years building boats that we decided to produce most of the parts internally. We have created teams of highly experienced craftsmen; carpenters, electricians, upholsterers, tubular experts who design, develop and manufacture all main components for each new boat or inflatable boat. It is our intention to make each boat unique.

The steel parts, bollards and handrail bases are all made of high quality steel following Ranieri International design standards. They are connected to the mass system and isolated from PVC bases designed to allow the water to flow and avoid oxidation phenomena.

Our in-house team makes the upholstery using high quality fabrics characterized by extremely robust materials with high resistance to UV rays and fading. The padding is very comfortable due to a mesh made out of two different polyurethane layers: first a compact, resistant and water-absorbing “closed cell” top layer glued to a second “open cell” layer called dry-fly , which gives the cushion the softness and the necessary comfort. The internal structure of the tapestries are composed of fiberglass elements and Forex elements to ensure greater durability. It is an expanded PVC material that is easily shaped, light and at the same time resistant and completely impermeable to rain and humidity. All the cushions of our boats are embroidered by an in-house professional embroidery machine.

We have never been satisfied with what our main suppliers offer. Our requirements and principles have always pushed us to search for optimal solutions. For this reason we design all the unloading drains of our boats. The dimensions suite different functions and are exclusively manufactured by one of our suppliers based on our technical specifications .

The carpentry department produces all the necessary wood for structural reinforcements requested by the molding department using the latest generation numerical control cutter. We use precious materials to build the furniture of all our boats.

THE TUBES OF OUR INFLATABLES

All our tubes are made of ORCA® Hypalon Neoprene fabric by Pennel & Flipo (www.orca.eu). Expert hands, assisted by specialized technicians, create an internal department that deals exclusively with the design, development and construction of the tubes. A delicate and extremely precise job that requires great experience, rigorous production processes, state-of-the-art machinery and suitable environments to guarantee constant temperatures and humidity, as well as a healthy working environment for our employees.

Finished tubes are stored in our warehouses, ready to be processed in the production line based on incoming orders. A calibrated flow system optimizes the production times. A team of tube experts carry out the delicate assembly phase with the hull, the saddling and the application of the reinforcements, once the bodies are ready and assembled. The pipes are completed with the necessary inserts required by the customer – handles, fender, rubrails, etc.

All features and data concerning our whole production are not binding. The shipyard Ranieri International reserves the right to modify them without advance notice. The boats shown can be equipped with additional options.