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All relevant information for Management Companies about paint are here! This can be among others articles about Acceptance criteria, Managing expectations, Final Surveys and Warranty Surveys for Refits and New Builds as well as maintaining the paint of a superyacht.

A little preparation goes a long way..

25 June 2015|Captains, Management Companies, Refit, Yards|

A little preparation... For the last 24 years that CCS has been involved in the field of superyacht paint surveying we have witnessed a steady professionalization of the yacht coating industry. In the past an owner would come with his or her partner to order a yacht and have a friend along to assist. The same informal decision method also applies [...]

Acceptance criteria….Don’t repaint without them!

19 August 2014|Captains, Management Companies, Refit|

As a paint consultancy expert I am continually surprised by the number of both newbuild and refit projects CCS encounters for which no pre-agreed paintwork acceptance criteria have been stipulated before the work begins. In such cases conflict becomes almost inevitable. Article by Paul Bournas The absence of an acceptance criteria document leaves the door open to subjective disputes between [...]

The advantages of using a coating consultant

8 March 2014|Captains, Management Companies, New Build|

In a world of more and more technologically advanced paint products and increasingly skilled contractors, it is perhaps surprising how many boats are still leaving the paint shed with a substandard paint job. Painting a yacht can be a tricky business and failing to organise proper consultancy can lead to serious headaches and even major paint disasters. This is why [...]

Wavescan technology explained

15 July 2013|Captains, Management Companies, New Build, Paint Facts, Refit, Yards|

Once upon a time, a substandard paint job was difficult to prove. However, there’s now a way for the yachting industry to objectively measure (and ultimately control) surface texture; a major contributor to how a painted surface is perceived. Here, Joop Ellenbroek explains why now is the time to turn to wavescan technology for the perfect finish. What is wavescan [...]

The superyacht paint manual

25 September 2012|Captains, Management Companies, New Build, Refit|

One of the first things people notice about a super yacht is the paint job. Whether it’s the owner, a fellow yachtsman or the admirers on the dock, people always look at the paint work in detail. And for good reason: a shiny, white finish makes the yacht look her very best. The topcoat appearance and fairness also play a [...]

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