Frequently asked Questions

• What services do you offer?

• We offer a comprehensive yacht refit, painting and repair service. This includes;

  • Refit & Modifications
  • Painting & Fairing
  • Gelcoat Repairs
  • Composite & Fibreglass Repairs
  • Brightwork
  • Stainless Steel Work
  • Carpentry & Teak Decking
  • Fit-out
  • New Build
  • Delamination Repairs & Osmosis Treatment
  • Engineering
  • Drawing & Design
  • Project Management

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• Do you charge for your quotations?

• All of our quotations are free of charge.

• How much will it cost to paint or Gelcoat my yacht?

• Every yacht painting or Gelcoat re-finishing project is unique and because of this, we offer an individual quotation based on customer needs and what work is required. Here is a list of points to consider;

  • Size of areas to be re-finished.
  • Amount of repair work required.
  • If your yacht requires fairing repairs or a complete re-fair.
  • Type of primer required.
  • Brand, type and colours of paint or Gelcoat required.
  • Addition of style lines and transfers to be used.
  • The standard of finish required – Yacht, Superyacht or Racing Yacht finish.
  • Underlying repair issues not first seen upon visual inspection – When we sand and remove the current topcoat of paint or Gelcoat we may discover additional repair needs such as those caused by osmosis and delamination on GRP yachts and corrosion on steel and aluminium yacht structures. Any additional repair needs are reported to the yacht Captain/Project Manager and/or owner as they will incur additional costs.
  • Location of the shipyard where the yacht is to be re-finished.
  • Temperature, humidity-controlled and dust-free environment requirements – Every full yacht painting project requires scaffolding and tenting to allow access to all areas to be painted and to create a clean, temperature and humidity controlled environment. The tented environment also protects nearby yachts and buildings from being contaminated from overspray.
  • Time of year (Rain and hot and cold seasonal weather patterns can affect project costs and timescales as there may be the need for cooling or heating equipment to be used to maintain optimum paint application temperature).
• How long will it take to paint my yacht?

• There are many factors to consider before we can calculate the time scale of a yacht painting project, these include;

  • Size of areas to be re-finished.
  • Amount of repair work required.
  • If the yacht requires fairing repairs or a complete re-fair.
  • Addition of style lines and transfers to be used.
  • The standard of finish required – Yacht, Superyacht or Racing Yacht finish.
  • Underlying repair issues not first seen upon visual inspection – When we sand and remove the current topcoat of paint or Gelcoat we may discover additional repair needs such as those caused by osmosis and delamination on GRP yachts and corrosion on steel and aluminium yacht structures. Any additional repair needs are reported to the yacht Captain/Project Manager and/or owner as they will incur additional costs and take additional time.
  • Temperature, humidity-controlled and dust-free environment scaffolding and tent construction time.
  • Location of the shipyard where the yacht is to be re-finished.
  • Weather – Projects can be delayed by rain and stormy weather.
  • Are there any other works including modifications or works being carried out by another company that could delay the painting process?
• What paints do you use?

• There are many brands of products suitable for painting yachts. We have preferred products that we use the most popular of which include Awlgrip, Awlcraft, Alexseal, Jotun, International and Epiphanes.

  Here are our Product Partners.

  Which paints we use for a project will depend upon your preferences and your yacht requirements. There are many factors that help us to decide which paints to apply, these include colour choice and if you require a finish that is repairable or not. Non-repairable paints are harder and give the best-finished results and are used for superyacht projects, but can be used for smaller yachts if required, but many smaller yachts have a Gelcoat finish, which is repairable and can be polished too.

• How long will it take to repair my yacht?

• Each yacht repair project timescale is calculated on an individual basis. These are the main points we need to consider;

  • Type of repair work – Paint repair, structural repair, interior or exterior repair, mechanical repair or electrical repair, teak decking repair and replacement.
  • Amount of repair work – Minor or major repairs.
  • Partial or full repaint requirements following repair work.
  • If your yacht requires an environmentally controlled climate for repairs. (Scaffolding and tenting).
  • Location for repair work to be carried out.
  • Does the yacht needs lifting, dry dock or will the repairs be carried out whilst the yacht is in the water?
  • Access to your yacht – limited hours or 24/7 access.
• How long will it take to refit my yacht?

• Each yacht refit project timescale is calculated on an individual basis. For a project timescale to be calculated we need as much information as possible about your yacht and all the details of the work to be included in the refit.

  Visit our Total Yacht Refit page for more details.

• How much will it cost to refit my yacht?

• Each yacht refit is a unique project with the costs being calculated on an individual basis. One very important point worthy of mention is that if you have your yacht or superyacht refitted in Thailand the project costs will be significantly lower when compared to Europe and the USA. For a refit project cost to be calculated we need as much information as possible about your yacht and all the details of the work to be included in the refit.

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• What size of yachts do you work on?

• We work on all sizes of sailboats and yachts up to 120m superyachts.

• What types of boats do you work on?

• We work on all types of boats including;

  • Sailing boats
  • Motorboats
  • Powerboats
  • Longboats
  • Classic yachts
  • Motor yachts
  • Superyachts
• What types of fairing work do you do?

• As well as fairing repair work, we work to 3 levels of fairing standards depending on customer requirements. These are;

  • Semi-faired finish – Near superyacht standard
  • Fully-faired finish – Superyacht finish
  • Racing yacht faired finish – Competition racing yacht finish
• Do you antifoul boats?

• We carry out all types of yacht painting work including bottom painting of antifoul. When we remove your yachts old antifoul and prepare to re-apply, we will check your yacht’s hull for any signs of delamination, osmosis, corrosion or damage and report our findings back to you for no additional charge with recommendations of how we can repair. We can also replace any corroded zincs Anodes as required and repair and clean prop shafts.

• Do you guarantee your work, if so for how long?

• All our work and products applied by us are covered by our Limited Warranty. The duration of our warranties depends upon the nature of the work carried out. Please contact us with the details of the type of yacht work required and we will let you know how long we can guarantee the work for.

• What fillers do you use?

• We use high-quality fillers from our preferred product partners, Awlgrip and other premium products.

• Do you do brightwork?

• We carry out all types of brightwork including hand-painted varnishes, sprayed lacquers and clearcoats and we can carry out stainless steel naval architecture refurbishment and replacement.

• Do you do yacht inspections?

• We carry out inspections of all yachts prior to commencement of work and can report any findings upon your request. Any findings that are related to health and safety of the guests and crew are automatically reported.

• How can I tell if my yacht has delamination issues?

• GRP and other composite yacht hulls and superstructures can suffer from delamination.

  There are some simple checks that can be carried out that may show indications of delamination, such as hollow sounding areas when tapped, to more obvious visible signs of delamination including the separation of the composite layers, water infusion into the substrate and the composite layers detaching from inner core materials.

  We can inspect your yacht and report our findings and recommendations to you and we welcome independent qualified inspections also required by an insurance claim related project.

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• How can I tell if my yacht has Osmosis?

• Osmosis affects fibreglass Gelcoated structures that are exposed to water, such as a yachts hull. If severe, many water molecules and dissolved composite filled blister bubbles will be visible. If you burst one of the blisters bubbles, the liquid inside will smell a bit like vinegar. Osmosis tends to only occur in older composite boats and yachts as construction processes in the main have improved over the last few decades.

  We can inspect your yacht and report our findings and recommendations to you and we welcome independent qualified inspections if required.

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• What painting methods do you use?

• Most modern yachts are painted or Gelcoated using spray guns in order to achieve the best quality finish and the highest reflection levels. We also use brush and tip traditional painting and brightwork application and paint roller application methods when required for classic sailing boats and motor yachts.

• What are the differences between Gelcoat and paint?

• Gelcoat and paint can both be applied in their liquid states using a spray gun, brush or roller, but they have significantly different chemical components and some different uses.

  • The most commonly used Gelcoats are thermosetting polymers comprised of epoxy or unsaturated polyester resin and pigments to give it colour. 1 part yacht paints are made from alkyd enamel and 2 part yacht paints are made from aliphatic polyurethanes.
  • Gelcoats come in liquid form not unlike a thick paint and are thermosetting when the required amount of curing agent is mixed with the resin and pigment. 1 part yacht paints harden and dry when the solvent content evaporates. 2 part yacht paints chemically cure and harden when the 2 parts are mixed together.
  • Most yachts and boats, made of GRP (Fibreglass) or other composites, have a Gelcoat finish on the hull and many many have Gelcoated exterior substrate areas.
  • Gelcoats are applied to GRP yacht and boat hull and structure moulds in a liquid state. When cured and removed from the mould, the yacht structures will be coated with a shiny, tough Gelcoat. If the mould is fully faired prior to applying the Gelcoat, the finish quality can be excellent with minimal repairs required.
  • The main function of Gelcoat is to protect GRP substrates and structures from the elements. The main function of yacht paint is to protect both GRP and metal (Steel and aluminium) boat substrates and structures.
  • Gelcoat is an affordable GRP yacht finish option but comes in a few colour options. Yacht paints, especially high end 2 part paints, are expensive but come in a wide range of colours.
  • Gelcoat is chemicaly stable and offers long-lasting durability, but needs to be polished and waxed 2 or 3 times a year to maintain its integrity. Paint can also be long lasting depending on what products you apply but can be prone to chipping. Some paints are repairable and can be polished but high end 2 part yacht paints cannot.
• Do you do insurance and warranty claim work?

• Yes we do! We are happy to give free quotations for insurance and warranty claim work.

• What payment options do you offer?

• We usually charge 50% deposit to cover materials costs for smaller projects with 50% payable upon completion. For larger projects, we charge a smaller percentage deposit with staged payments throughout the works process.

• Do you give free quotations?

• We give free quotations for all our work, whether it’s a small repair job to a complete refit.

• Do you offer your services all year round?

• We work all year round and not just in South East Asia. We are able to carry out larger yacht paint works and refits in Europe and the UK too if required.

• Who are your references?

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• What safety measures do you employ?

• We follow UK and Thailand’s Occupational Safety and Health rules and guidelines.

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