Kees Cornelissen Shipyard in Holland has built many successful aluminium motor yachts. The 100 foot Royal Eagle Il' was their first sailing yacht and the aluminium workmanship for which the Dutch are renowned was of the highest quality. *Royal Eagle II' is a complex yacht designed to exhibit an exceptional sailing performance and required the best possible aluminium fabrication. Kees Cornelissen, who on this project were under contract to Camper & Nicholsons, the primary builder, worked closely with the Ron Holland design team before construction began in order to fully develop the aluminium scantlings concept. A significant weight saving was achieved without diminishing the structural integrity demanded by Lloyds classification requirements.