March 19, 2018
After running a full season of over 250 tours, Island Adventures Whale Watching’s newest ship in the fleet, Island Explorer 5, looked the same as it did brand new leaving the Mavrik Marine plant. Finished in Alexseal Yacht Coatings from the waterline to the third deck’s hardtop, including non-skid across all surfaces, this 30m (98’) sight-seeing catamaran is the crown jewel of the company’s fleet.
Shane Aggergaard, owner of Island Adventures Whale Watching based in Anacortes, Washington, appreciates the durable finish on his newest ship. Between clients and crew, the decks have withstood over 30,000 people but, “the whole boat has really held up beautifully.” Shane continues, “The perfect finish of the hull and topsides hasn’t aged a bit, even in the most subjected spots, where fenders rub the hull daily, during fuel stops and loading and unloading passengers.”
Continue reading “Island Adventures Whale Watching is Amazed by Alexseal’s Finish and Durability”
Posted in All News, Featured Projects | Tagged Alexseal, Anacortes, big cat, catamaran, feature, Island Adventures, Island Explorer 5, Mavrik Marine, passenger ferry, scenic tours, Washington state |
August 25, 2017
Alexseal Provides Energy Observer with Innovative Coating Solutions
Over the course of the next six years, the Energy Observer project will visit 50 countries and make over 100 stops on a voyage originating in France. Its mission is to literally travel the world in search for innovative sustainability solutions, while also showcasing some of the latest technologies in renewable energy, such as energy coupling and hydrogen power. Energy Observer is the first self-sufficient vessel with zero greenhouse gas or fine particle emissions, and is powered by hydrogen, solar and wind energies.
Environmental responsibility has been a core value of ALEXSEAL since inception. Mankiewicz Coatings makes good on this by utilizing efficient production methods and supply chains while creating products that conform to, or exceed, the regulatory quality standards of multiple countries and unions. So when the opportunity arose to be part of this massive multi-year sustainability project, there was no hesitation that ALEXSEAL would like to join the cause.
Continue reading “Working Towards a Sustainable Future”
Posted in All News, Featured Projects, In the Press | Tagged Alexseal, alternative energy, Energy Observer, feature, France, hydrogen fuel, maxi cat, photovoltaic panels, sustainability, wind turbine, yacht paint |
January 26, 2017
Routinely sailing throughout the world is no easy feat. Not only can it prove to be challenging and tiring for the skipper and crew, but also for the boat and her overall appearance. Willy Stiggelbout knows this from experience. Owner of KiwiGrip non-skid deck coatings, Willy has “enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Alexseal, recommending each other’s products since 2007”.
Willy has also graciously recommended Alexseal products to applicators and refit yards including Paul Ziegler’s Seattle Fiberglass. Paul’s son Henry managed the full repaint of Willy’s 48 foot (15m) Oyster Lightwave sailboat “Pazzo”, and Seattle Fiberglass has been spraying Alexseal exclusively ever since.
Continue reading “Sailing Throughout the World Demands a Tough Coatings System”
Posted in All News | Tagged Alexseal, feature, Kiwi Grip, Pazzo, sailing yachts, Sea Frost, Seattle Fiberglass, testimonial, topcoat, yacht coatings |
December 12, 2016
Bill Springer recently caught up with serial boat owner and sailing enthusiast George Collins to talk about his newest build: the Tripp Design 62 built at New England Boatworks and coated in Alexseal. Check out this superb article in the November 2016 issue of Yachting World.
Posted in All News, In the Press | Tagged Alexseal, Chessie Racing, composite construction, feature, Florida, New England Boatworks, sailboat, sailing yachts, Tripp Design, yacht coatings |
October 21, 2016
What happens when you cross a sportfishing boat with a luxury ocean cruising yacht? You may end up with Nordlund’s exclusive 115’ (35m) yachtfisher. This amazing design provides for incredible creature comforts and luxurious living spaces throughout, while also offering the best equipment and a spacious cockpit that any serious angler would covet. This all-fiberglass yacht can roam the oceans and seek out the best fishing spots in the world, all while traveling on her own bottom – her incredible range and seaworthiness make it possible.
Continue reading “Nordlund’s Innovative Yachtfisher Shines in Alexseal”
Posted in All News | Tagged Alexseal, feature, Nordlund, North America, sportfish, superyacht, Venture More, yacht paint, Yachtfisher |
October 3, 2016
Vixen Sword Shines Again
Derecktor Shipyards has a history spanning nearly 70 years, and a name that has become synonymous with superior craftsmanship, technology and beauty. They have been recognized through the years as builders of luxury sailing and motor yachts along with high-speed ferries and innovative workboats constructed from steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass and advanced composites. Today they operate three impressive facilities across the Eastern Seaboard of the United States in Florida, New York and Maine. These facilities are manned by hundreds of craftsmen and shipwrights helping to not only build new vessels but also maintain and refit old ones.
Continue reading “Derecktor Shipyards Chooses Alexseal for Ambitious Sunseeker Refit”
Posted in All News | Tagged Alexseal, Derecktor Shipyards, feature, Metallic, motoryacht, Sunseeker, yacht coatings, yacht refit |
February 3, 2016
Debuting with a Flash
When a passionate owner commits to developing the fastest possible racing monohull in its class, you can be assured that every detail is considered to make the boat as fast and technologically superior as possible. After owner George David commissioned the Rambler 88 with Juan Yacht Design and New England Boatworks, the team turned to ALEXSEAL for their coatings needs due to the strong reputation of the ALEXSEAL coatings system and their metallic topcoat designed specifically for the marine environment. Having previously used ALEXSEAL on a variety of projects, New England Boatworks was already familiar with the quality and application of the products, but had never applied the ALEXSEAL metallic system, especially on a new construction project of this size or magnitude. Continue reading “New England Boatworks Finishes the Rambler 88 in Alexseal Metallic Silver”
Posted in All News, Featured Projects | Tagged Alexseal, Fairing & Finishes, feature, New England Boatworks, R88, Rambler, sailing yachts, yacht coatings |
January 6, 2016
The following article appeared in Volume 10, Issue 4 of SuperYacht Industry magazine. Alexseal is very pleased to have been featured in such a prestigious publication that is aimed at industry professionals throughout the world! View the original SuperYacht Industry article as it appeared in the magazine.
When selecting the right topcoat paint for a yacht, it is important to note that there is much more to consider than simply choosing what is easiest or least expensive to apply. Alexseal believes in providing a superior product, and there is a never-ending effort that goes into this primary purpose.
Not only are these the most advanced products on the marine market, but a diverse team of chemists, engineers and technicians at the brand’s Hamburg lab at Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. are always working together to improve the existing formulas and systems to provide products that are user-friendly and can achieve outstanding results in a variety of climates. Since Alexseal’s formal debut in 2004, the topcoat system has undergone many improvements, in a genuine aim to continuously improve. Continue reading “A Coating Celebration”
Posted in All News, In the Press | Tagged Alexseal, feature, Germany, Hamburg, Mankiewicz Press, SuperYacht Industry, topcoat, yacht coatings |
December 14, 2015
American Custom Yachts (ACY), located on the Atlantic coast of Florida on the St. Lucie River, has become well known over the years for turning out beautiful custom cold-molded sportfishing boats. But that is only half the story as the ACY marine yard also tailors to a great number of repairs, repowers and refits on boats ranging from mid-size center console and sport fishing boats up to cruising yachts over 100 feet (30m) in length.
When it comes to custom construction, ACY handles every aspect in-house from the beginnings of planking the hull through to interior finishing along with coatings and paint work. When a boat visits the yard for repairs and paint jobs, ACY turns them over to one of their experts, such as Eagle Marine, located on-site. While some marine service companies try to be the jack of all trades, Eagle Marine has honed in on the specifics of fiberglass and gel coat repair along with paint repair, hull and topside repaints as well as bottom painting. This direct focus has driven the Eagle Marine team to be an expert in their field, turning out beautiful results on many boats that come through the yard. Continue reading “A Fine New Finish for the Classic Sportfish Melina”
Posted in All News, Featured Projects | Tagged Alexseal, American Custom Yachts, Bertram 60, Fairing & Finishes, feature, Florida, Melina, Metallic, Peppermint Blue, yacht coatings |
October 13, 2015
M/Y King Baby will mark the exciting debut of the all-new Noble Star 140 platform developed by IAG Yachts in Zhuhai, China. Naval Architect Hydrotec and designer Evan K. Marshall worked with IAG to develop the Noble Star 140 line and its exceptionally modern look and functional layout. Measuring 140 feet (43m) in length with an impressive 30 foot (9m) beam, MY King Baby boasts lavish accommodations for twelve guests, plus quarters for a crew of seven. Faired and finished with ALEXSEAL Yacht Coatings in Snow White topcoat, the King Baby will make her international debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where superyacht aficionados and bystanders alike will surely be pleased to gaze upon her gleaming ALEXSEAL surfaces.
Posted in All News | Tagged Alexseal, China, Fairing & Finishes, feature, Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, IAG Yachts, King Baby, topcoat, yacht coatings |
