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A paint surveyor: worth the money?

9 February 2016|Captains, CCS News, Management Companies, New Build, Refit, Yards|

The added value of a paint surveyor. As we all know, yacht painting is a tricky business. The complexity alone makes it more than worthwhile to employ specialists to check the quality of the work. There are few things more disappointing in the superyacht industry than when work carried out is not to the owner’s satisfaction. With something as visible [...]

Fouling release a breakthrough in toxic antifoulings

28 January 2016|Captains, CCS News, New Build, Paint Facts, Refit, Yards|

What are the clear and present benefits of silicone binder systems? Why are we still polluting oceans and marinas with antifouling when there are now excellent alternatives available with silicone? We’ve all seen it at one time or another. The crew of a superyacht berthed in a harbour or anchored in quiet waters come out on the tender to spruce [...]

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 [...]