Deconstructing the perfect indoor light source design for a luxury yacht

The sun's ultraviolet rays can also damage human skin. Because of the reflection of the water surface, the ultraviolet intensity of the sea is much higher than that of the land. Therefore, to enjoy the health and comfort of the yacht life, it is crucial to control the light under the deck. Important design factors.

Yacht interior lighting

The Bible has a saying: "God said: 'To have light', there is light." Whether it is natural light from the sun or an artificial light source derived from fuel combustion or electrical energy, it is an indispensable element in people's lives. The yacht is said to be the second residence of some people outside the home, and the people living in it naturally cannot do without these two light sources. At the same time, the sun's ultraviolet rays can also damage human skin. Because of the reflection of the water surface, the ultraviolet intensity of the sea is much higher than that of the land. Therefore, you want to enjoy the health and comfort of the yacht life and control the under the deck. Lighting is a crucial design factor.

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Yacht interior lighting

In general, windows (Windows), portlights, Skylights, deckprisms, and hatches are the five main light tunnels, and it is their presence that makes them in the yacht. The owner of the interior room can enjoy the skylight in the daytime without causing unnecessary waste of electricity (turning on the artificial lighting system). Their specific construction and number vary with the type and style of the yacht. Powerboats and sailboats have a big difference in the design of such components. For example, if you move the large sliding window of a powerboat to an ocean cruising sailboat, it is not only impractical, but also lacks aesthetics; likewise, if you are on a cruising sailboat The small copper frame portholes on the power boat will not be a thing that most people are comfortable with. In addition, safety performance is also a factor that cannot be ignored with these glazed parts: the frame must be strong, the glass must be able to withstand the impact of sea water of considerable strength, or at least be able to withstand accidental kicking. One fact that cannot be ignored: There are many yachts that sink because of the lack of strength of the glazing.

The so-called "window" mainly refers to the glass window of the superstructure of the power boat. For sailboats, such windows are not so common, mainly because most small and medium-sized sailboats have a lower native freeboard and a lower deck structure, unless they are on the waterline, such as Maltese Falcon. An oversized sailboat on the deck. But there is a fundamental principle that is inevitable: the closer you are to water, the smaller the window is, the stronger and waterproof it is. Ruggedness and water resistance naturally need not be said. The smaller the window (glass) area, the smaller the fragile area, and the less likely it is to break or even cause a tragedy. Even on a two-deck powerboat, the window near the water level must be a small round window or a rectangular porthole; in a salon and driving area 12 to 15 inches from the horizontal, a larger window can be allowed. Extravagant. Larger windows can be installed in the salon in the middle of the boat to provide a wider view of the main leisure space on the boat.

The preferred material for yacht window frames is naturally metal, and the three most commonly used metals are copper, aluminum and steel. Traditionally, the portholes that have been removed from large ships have used a large amount of cast copper, which makes the yacht look more classical and easy to maintain. However, as the chemical properties of copper itself show, the defects of the copper frame are relatively easy to be corroded by salty and wet seawater. If an aluminum frame is used, it is best to choose a welded or cast aluminum frame that is more durable. The calendered aluminum frame not only looks downgrade, but it is also not as strong as the first two aluminum frames. Of course, the welded or cast stainless steel frame is the best choice, but the price is much higher than the copper and aluminum frame.