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ContentsMcConaghy Group

Testimonials

Composite Knowledge

Our Commitment to Large Yacht Market

Composite Super Yachts

Composite Engineering

McConaghy Assurance Programme

Adastra - Luxury Yacht

Singularity

McConaghy Facilities

McConaghy People

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McConaghy Group

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Whether it’s building the world’s fastest racing yachts, a performance luxury yacht, a specialised component for a Formula One racing team, or developing solutions for architects, scientists and defence organisations, McConaghy has a proven track record of delivering on complex composite projects.

With manufacturing bases in Australia and China,

now deploys its wealth of talent across a number of different divisions, extending the strong commercial platform that has allowed it to defy industry trends and continue to thrive even in the toughest economic conditions.

In 2006 the company expanded and opened a 2,500 square meter facility in China which has since grown to 7,500m2 and produces yachts ranging from Mach 2 foiling moths and the Olympic Class Elliott 6m, to Volvo 70 and America’s Cup racers, luxury custom motor yachts and a range of industrial solutions and products including hovercrafts and their technically challenging carbon

The company was further strengthened in early 2014 with the signing of an investment agreement with Hong Kong based Tiger Group Investments,

a prominent commercial marine company led by keen yachtsman Graham Porter. The partnership with Tiger Group provides capital for investment in state-of-the-art facilities, machinery and equipment at McConaghy operations in China and Sydney.

McConaghy is privately owned by Jono Morris, Mark Evans and Tiger Group Investments. The group has no debt, and owns all of its equipment. The company currently employs 160 staff and operates from facilities in Australia, China and

Strategy:+ Unwavering commitment to high quality. + Automate to reduce costs & increase quality and precision.+ Quality Engineering throughout entire process+ Customer focus

Our mission:+ Be the best composite factory on the planet and bring the overwhelming advantages of composites to a wide-range of applications with cost effectiveness, high quality, precision, and innovation in materials, design, prototyping, production runs, and custom work.

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We have built some of the worlds’ most famous grand prix yachtsFor more than 40 years McConaghy has been at the cutting edge of race yacht construction; leading the way in the research and application of new materials and technologies. McConaghy has built some of the strongest, lightest – and most successful – yachts ever launched.

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the world’s iconic sporting events. Yachts built by McConaghy have achieved 64 podium positions.In 2009 the Maxi yachts we built, Alfa Romeo, Wild Oats and Leopard, won line honours 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

close to this level of success.

McConaghy Yachts

McConaghy Boats

McConaghy Composite Solutions

MC2 Comercial

Vessels

45 years of Composite

BuildingResearch &

DevelopmentAdvanced Composite Knowledge

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In 2013 McConaghy Yachts was established in a dedicated move in to large yacht market.

Since 1990 we have been supplying composite solutions to a range of industries, Defence, Transport, Resources and Agricultural sectors.

Established in 2014 to provide solutions

Commercial sectors. The resources and contacts of the Tiger Group have proven a

in establishing this new business.

Established in 1967, cutting edge composite yacht construction,

builds, from Foiling Moths to Maxi’s.

Respected

International Brand

McConaghy Group

StrengthDedicated Yacht

Division

World Class Faciilities

Experienced

Engineering

Supplier Relationships and

KnowledgeLuxury

Expertise

McConaghy Yachts

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Neville Crichton

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I have known Jono Morris since 1998 and since then I have built 4 maxi yachts with his company McConaghy Boats. I found them 100% reliable and as far as quality goes they build to whatever level you desire.

I have no hesitation recommending Jono’s Company to a prospective buyer and I would be only too happy to speak personally if you would like any further information.

Alfa Romeo

Wild Oats XI

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A brilliant night of sailing saw the Oats

more powerful Perpetual LOYAL into a

for the 2005—built Wild Oats XI. “What an amazing boat she is!” said WOXI skipper Mark “Ricko” Richards, clearly elated with the result. “Here she is almost a decade old, and taking her 7th Hobart win - this is a truly special yacht and she means the world to all of us.”

Mark Richards, Skipper

Over the last decade McConaghy’s reputationfor building the world’s most technologicallyadvanced yachts has been consolidated, witha steady stream of famous, record-breakingyachts leaving our factories. Our knowledge of composites is also applied to and draws from a wide range of industrial sectors as demonstrated in projects such as James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenger submarine, Hovercrafts and even Train components.

McConaghy maintains a keen focus on researchand development, which now extends tonon-marine applications. A team of experienceddesigners and engineers cover all facets ofcomposite building contributing to a company with unique capabilities.

management skills applied to every project undertaken. McConaghy has a reputation among its many repeat clients as their “ go - to ’’ builder; an organisation with the skill, experience andtenacity to tackle the most complex challengesand a track record of being able to deliver

matter how complex the brief.

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McConaghy Composite Knowledge

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Emergency Train Gang Ways

Radar Dome, Hong Kong Ferry Terminal Deepsea Challenger - James Cameron Leopard - 30m Race Yacht

Mach 2 - Moth Class Foiling Yachts Green Dragon - Volvo Ocean Race Yacht Specialised Components

China’s Americas Cup Challenge 2007Hovercraft

Our commitment to the large yacht marketIn 2013 McConaghy made a decision to commit to the large yacht market and subsequently has invested in an experienced team and a new facility close to Hong Kong.

+ In 2014 McConaghy will be shifting to their

deep water anchorage, 120m construction halls. The site is 3.5ha, with build and construction halls totalling 7,500m2. The

styled yacht club.

one of the world’s leading superyacht design and engineering teams.

With a strong history, a legacy of yacht building excellence and an experienced award winning design team, McConaghy presents a hugely attractive option for superyacht owners.

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Composite SuperyachtsLighter, Stronger, More Durable, Corrosion Resistant, Design Flexibility, Resistance to Fatigue

Super Yacht Designers have for many years investigated building in composite, but the technology has only slowly been applied to was rarely applied in large yachts because the choice of builders was limited, and the costs were often prohibitive.

Over the last decade McConaghy have been working on high tech composite maxi yachts, and high performance cruising yachts. The engineering and build of these yachts has developed over the last decade as a result of:

+ The yachts, particularly the Maxi’s, have become bigger and more powerful, creating a need for advanced composite engineering and building techniques.

+ The Yachts have also had much more complex engineering systems in order to function and perform on the race course, incorporating lifting keels, canting keels and water ballasting.

+ McConaghy’s also has the proven expertise in

the high-tech racing maxi sector that can now be applied to high performance cruising yachts.

experience, world-class facilities and production

design team are available to Superyacht owners and designers.

Composite Engineeringhas largely been developed by the aeronautical and marine industries in their quests for strength and light weight.

McConaghy appreciates the need for a close collaboration on yacht projects between the yacht designer, the composite engineer, and the yacht builder. We have worked with many design teams over the years, including Reichel/Pugh, Ker, Harrry Dunning, Dubois, Elliot, Farr, Shuttleworth, Botin, McDougall, Lutra, Mills and Judel Vrolijk to name a few.

In addition, our team has experience building to

We have worked with composite engineers, Gurit, Sp, High Modulus and Pure Design. We have

Veritas, EC and ISO Standards.

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McConaghy’s workforce operates to a

The 6S methodology (Sort, Streamline, Shine, Standardise, Sustain, and Safety) represents a common working practice for work station logic and neatness, standardization of process, development of staff, and safety for all involved.

The McConaghy Assurance Program (MAP) is an organisational quality and effectiveness initiative that powerfully aligns our people, process, physical factory with our purpose of being the best composite factory on the planet.

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McConaghy AssuranceProgramme

Our Factory

Our mission:+ Create the best composite shop in the world and bring the overwhelming advantages of composites to a wide-range of applications with cost effectiveness, high quality, precision, and innovation in materials, design, prototyping, production runs, and custom work.

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We have a single standard smooth process for producing a range of customized (tailor-made) and series products ensuring everything we produce meets or exceeds the agreement with

our customer. In addition to production management, our quality system covers everything from contracting to procurement all the way to shipping and after-sales service.

We have trained and developed our staff in both their functional areas and in organisational performance skills such as communication, work practices and ownership as well as developing a sound knowledge of composite technology

and the end product. We have invested heavily in organisational pre-planning and staff training to ensure that we are operating at a high-performance standard of production.

Our Process Our People

In 2010 McConaghy started the build of Adastra,

Adastra was launched in 2012, winning a judges commendation at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. Boat International said, “One of the world’s most amazing super yachts, that could spell the future

Luxury YachtAdastra

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“The standard of professionalism is amazing and when you see the time lapse footage of the care, love and attention that has gone into building this boat, it’s just amazing, so I would say the team work has just been superb”

- Elaine Marden, owner of Adastra

Launched in 2009 Singularity is concept born from the desire to sail fast in comfort. Creating a racing yacht that has the capability to cruise. A lightweight, performance oriented boat that offers exceptional accommodation for the owner and guests without compromising speed under sail.

Singularity

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Sydney, Australia

Location

Melbourne

Sydney

Brisbane

CANBERRA

V I C T O R I A

Adelaide

Q U E E N S L A N D

N E W S O U T HW A L E S

S O U T H A U S T R A L I A

McConaghy Boats Factory

Our home base is Sydney, Australia. We were founded in 1967 and today we are known for some of the fastest Maxi Yachts in the world such as Alfa Romeo, Wilds Oats XI and ICAP Leopard. The

team of tradesman building rudders, foils, wheels and steering system and also has full time engineers and metal machinists.

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McConaghy Boat Facilities

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ChinaShenzhen

Zhongshan

Zhuhai

H O N G K O N G

M A C A U

McConaghy Factory

In 2006 the company expanded and opened a 2,500 square meter facility in China which has since grown to 7,500m2 and produces yachts ranging from Mach 2 foiling moths and the Olympic Class Elliott 6m, to Volvo 70 and America’s Cup racers, luxury custom motor yachts and a range of industrial solutions and products including hovercrafts and their technically

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7,500 square meter facility cater for the increasing demand for larger composite vessels and other components, with room to expand as required.

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McConaghy People

Mark EvansJoint Managing Director, China

Evidence of Mark Evans’ business acumen and instinct for enterprise emerged early as a teenager growing in Sydney, he raced dinghies and ran a successful sideline business building, buying and repairing then selling boats.

In 1995 Mark joined McConaghy as a shipwright progressing to Production Manager in a relatively short time. In that capacity he worked closely with now business partner Jono Morris on the Farr 40 production project, a close collaboration that was further strengthened when they bought the company in 2000. Since then, the pair have capitalised on their

complementary skills to manage the construction of some of the most successful maxi yachts built anywhere in the world.

Since 2006 Mark Evans has been based principally in China and instrumental in the training and skills transfer processes that have underpinned the company’s successful expansion offshore.

His direct involvement, along with other key Australian personnel, has ensured that the usual standard of quality control and attention to detail that is synonymous with the McConaghy name.

While running the Chinese operation Evans has overseen the production of morethan 500 foiling moths including the Mach 2, the world’s fastest moth, more than 100 production racing yachts and twelve one-off racing yachts, including Americas Cup and Volvo 70 contenders.

Jono MorrisJoint Managing Director, Sydney

The talent that Jono Morris brings to the business of high-tech boat building derives from two key sources – his skills as an architect and his immersion in theworld of yacht racing.

In a very successful international sailing career spanning the last 20+ years Jono Morris has been part of some of the most professional andsuccessful yachting teams on the world grand prix yachting circuit. This gives him extremely valuable insights into the way the boats he builds are used and handled.

Having been involved in high tech racing yacht construction since 1989, and joining McConaghy Boats in 1994, Jono Morris worked for severalyears in private architectural practice but was drawn back to boat building again in 1998 by the opportunity to join McConaghy as project manager of its Farr 40 project.

Along with co-owner Mark Evans he embraced the opportunity they were presented in 2000 to take over the company from founder John McConaghy.

Since then the company has continued to pursue

diversifying to extend its revenue base, a strategy that has seen it triple in size in the past decade. Morris has been able to maintain a very hands-on management approach while staying on top of the ever changing world of professional yacht racing.

by the highly regarded and experienced Rodney Martin and Paul Vivian, both formerly of Fitzroy Yachts. Rodney, Paul and their team have been responsible for the design, engineering and build of some of the world’s most celebrated superyachts, including Salperton III and Salperton IV,

designed by Dubois, with an interior by Remi Tessier.

reputation as a country of yachtsmen and of driving advances in the superyacht sector,” said Rodney Martin. “The

will perfectly complement the existing McConaghy facilities, and ensure

that customers are on the receiving end

Managing Directors of McConaghy Boats, Mark Evans and Jono Morris are delighted to have secured two such well known names in the superyacht industry.

wealth of experience and expertise in the superyacht industry, the recent projects that they have managed have been recognised as setting new standards for quality and

potential for projects in both Sydney and China in both the commercial and recreational marine sectors with this level

New Zealand design team

Rodney’s background was corporate

an emerging superyacht business, Fitzroy Yachts. He was appointed Managing Director of Fitzroy Yachts in 2008 and oversaw the build of several award winning sailing superyachts, including Salperton III, Salperton IV,

Degree in Management (BMS) from Waikato University. He is a chartered

Institute, and former Vice Chairman of

based design team who are responsible for all structural, mechanical, systems, electrical and deck hardware design. Paul

from the owner and designer and

and drawings for production. Paul has worked in engineering and design for over 20 years both in

Rodney Martin Paul Vivian

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Blair has a Bachelor of Mechanical Design with Honours and is responsible for the design of all mechanical systems as well as oversight of the PLC based control system and the installation and commissioning of all systems. Blair’s years of experience come from working as a seagoing engineer on yachts over the last 10 years. It’s taken him to many parts of the world, and he has worked as engineer on a variety of yachts, from the 60+ knot, 42m superyacht

40m Dubois designed, Fitzroy build, Moonbird, a regular regatta competitor and busy charter yacht.

Brian has over 34 years experience in the marine industry, 25 of those with his own electrical contracting company and then 12 with Fitzroy Yachts. He has extensive experience with both motor and sailing yachts. A variety of other projects include deep sea diving systems and maintenance on various types of vessels. Brian has been involved in boating activities all his life - racing

skippering vessels

of Wellington with a honours in Industrial Design, majoring in nautical design and minoring in furniture design. Since his graduation in 2011, he worked as designer for Fitzroy Yachts and has now joined to the

Blair Neal Brian Velvin Luke De Villiers

With over 35 years experience in the industry his experience comes from working as a seagoing engineer on all classes of commercial shipping, and 10 years spent working in the large motor yacht industry. Previously

has a lifetime interest in boating, sailing and all things maritime.

Peter Dorrington

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Ellen Pragnell-RaaschMarketing and Sales, Sydney

Eric holds masters degrees in both

joined McConaghy in 2005 as a Project Manager. Working closely with clients and designers, he enjoys converting complex projects, from design through to completion. In addition to working on many of McConaghy’s well-known racing yachts, he has also worked on prototypes and composite components supplied to a wide range of industries – including sub-sea exploration, the rail industry, and architectural features & facades. He started sailing Optimist at the age of 6 and has been competing on a variety of dinghies and racing boats ever since.

Working at McConaghy Boats since 2008, Ellen manages the marketing as well as the sales of the

build of production boats, she is the liaison between the client and China

an integral part of the development of the MC38 One Design Class boats and the Ker series built in China. Since working at McConaghy Boats Ellen has become a keen sailor and regularly competes in the MC38 One Design events.

Tony has a Bachelor’s Degree in

working life decided he preferred being closer to the action, so he took on a job building boats, trained

Tony ended up running his own company specialising in composite fabrication for marine, automotive, and architectural applications. Tony joined McConaghy in 2005 to work on the build of Wild Oats,

Architecture, experience in running his own business, and his hands on trade skills, have all helped to make him the ideal Production Manager – translating the designer’s intent in

Eric DesjardinsProject Manager, Sydney

Tony JohnsonProduction Manager, Sydney

Sydney Team

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Moxy started as an apprentice with John McConaghy in 1974 and eventually became John’s business partner, until they sold the the business

rooted in the business, is a highly skilled craftsman, and often works with Jono on shaping work that is one of the hallmarks of McConaghy’s quality and craftsmanship. Steve was integral in the build of the ground-breaking yacht Windward Passage,

launched in 1988 was the largest composite structure in the world, monocoque construction, with extensive use of prepreg cloth.

Trained as a Foundry Pattern Maker, Warwick has been with McConaghy since 1995. He has been involved with numerous build projects, and has naturally taken the lead on almost all of the foils and rudder projects that McConaghy have built both for their own yachts and for those built for many other boat builders, including Wally’s and several Whitbread / Volvo Ocean Race yachts. Warwick enjoys problem solving, and development – and was in the lead team for the build of Ian Oatley’s rotating Keel yacht Q – a good challenge.

Dave Joined McConaghy in 2007 having emigrated from the UK where he worked in heavy fabrication and pressure vessel construction. He has

anti corrosive alloys, along with Titanium, Ali, and steel. Steve started in McConaghy’s Metalshop, has stayed there ever since and made it his own. He has works on all aspects of the custom metalwork on McConaghy yachts. Dave was also a key part of the team that built the Deepsea Challenger, James Cameron’s submarine built by McConaghy’s that dived to the oceans deepest point, the 11km deep Mariana Trench. In his spare time Dave has designed, built and patented a sailing kite buggy that is the fastest in Australia (at least he claims it is).

Steve Moxham Warwick Meredith Dave HobbsConstruction Supervisor, Sydney Construction Supervisor, Sydney Construction Supervisor, Sydney

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John has worked his way up from

Custom for McConaghy Boats China. John joined McConaghy Boats Australia as an apprentice in 2004. Perfecting his skill for over 10 years on projects such as Wild Oats WI and Alfa Romeo III, Sydney to Hobart legends, Green Dragon Volvo 70 ocean racer, China Team America cup. He was Head boat builder on the award wining Adastra superyacht. Project Manager on the MC60 Luxury Catamaran. John is a dedicated member of McConaghy boats, his passion for the water drives him to build world class yachts.

Stephen graduated in Marine

University (UK) and has worked in the marine industry for the past 21 years. After spending 11 years in

and running his own consulting business Stephen moved to China where he has been based for the past 10 years. Originally holding project management roles within McConaghy Stephen now overseas the general management of McConaghy in China as General Manager.

Jamie completed his composite boatbuilding apprenticeship in

has worked mostly with sailboats and is passionate about yacht racing. Jamie’s responsibilities lie

production section at McConaghy China. He has been with the company for 5 years now and has had 12 years boatbuilding experience.

Builder with over 25 years experience in manufacturing, including complex manufacturing within the marine and automotive industries and also construction industry (residential, commercial and public works) in Australia,

managed his own composites

operating predominantly in the Marine Industry. Of recent times he has been based in China working with multiple manufacturing facilities in a mixture of materials and processes, exporting products from China globally. Dave joined the McConaghy team in 2013.

Johnny TallowwoodStephen Oliver Johnny TallowwoodFactory Manager Custom, ChinaGeneral Manager, China

Jamie ThompsonJamie ThompsonFactory Manager Production, China

Dave PesterDave PesterProduction Manager, ChinaProduction Manager, China

China Team

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Crystal has worked for McConaghy Boats for over 6 years. She started as a expat translator, in 2011, she was promoted to be the assistant to Managing Director Mark Evans, responsible for new project quoting, managing appointments or calendars, and many other similar administrative duties. Responsible for oversea and domestic purchasing, communicate with owner and designers, coordinate production process, shipping, and project scheduling.

Crystal YangPersonal Assistant to MD, China

with McConaghy boats since 2008. He has also worked with McConaghy Boats Australia on various custom yachts such as R/P 63 “loki”, Lutra 80, Singularity. In 2010, Leigh moved to McConaghy China to work on 42m Power Tri Adastra, and various other large custom and production yachts. He specialized in complicated structural components, and works to McConaghy’s high, innovative standards.

Victor has worked in the composite industry since 1977 covering polyester & epoxy lamination and boat building including America’s cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Vendee Globe and Gunboat 60ft. He also made the deepsea challenger for James Cameron.

Leigh ChampionVictor HawkerConstruction Supervisor, ChinaConstruction Supervisor, China

Season has been managing the component department in McConaghy for over 6 years. Productions such as carbon wheels, pedestals, small composite component for V70, K40, M38, TP52, Rose Bay Marine, she now coordinates production MC38.

Season HuangProduction Coordinator, China

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McConaghy ContactsMark EvansJoint Managing Director+852 5501 6001 mevans@mcconaghyboats.comBased in China

Jono MorrisJoint Managing Director+61 400 390 872 jono@mcconaghyboats.comBased in Australia

Rodney MartinMcConaghy Yachts+64 27 307 1079 rodney@mcconaghyboats.com

Paul VivianDesign Manager+64 307 1272 paul@mcconaghyboats.com

www.mcconaghyachts.com

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