Launched in 1962 as a custom steel-hulled North Sea trawler, SINDBAD was designed and built to be an ice class vessel. Over 25 years after her transformation into a yacht-class vessel, she is undergoing a major refit at Front Street Shipyard in Maine with extensive upgrades and equipment replacement along with a whole new look provided by the complete Alexseal system.
SINBAD Enjoys a Long-Awaited Refit with Alexseal
Bill Springer and Yachting World Go In-Depth with Alexseal Coated Chessie Racing
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.
New England Boatworks and Tripp Design Choose ALEXSEAL®
Collaboration is key when it comes to developing ground-breaking custom yachts and that is readily evident in the 62’ Tripp sailing yacht recently designed and constructed for Chessie Racing. Aside from the actual construction team, there are naval architects, exterior and interior designers, rigging specialists, coatings applicators and many more specialized roles that come together on a single build to help to make it extraordinary. The Rhode Island, U.S.A. based New England Boatworks has become recognized throughout the world as an authority on racing yacht construction, most recently delivering the composite-rich and ALEXSEAL-coated Rambler 88 super maxi which has gone on to challenge and win several highly competitive open ocean races.
New England Boatworks Owner/Partner David MacBain commented, “We don’t spend money on national advertising campaigns; the success of our business has come from satisfied customers spreading the word and we’ve always made it a practice to exceed our client’s expectations.” When renowned naval architect firm Tripp Design, of Norwalk, Connecticut was approached by the owner of Chessie Racing to design a 62’ racing sloop, they didn’t have to look far from home to decide who could build it. New England Boatworks has more than proven their expertise in building cutting-edge sailing yachts and were the perfect choice to construct this café racer, in what would primarily be carbon fiber and Nomex composites.
Likewise, when it came time to select a coatings system, the firms went with what– and who–they knew nearby: ALEXSEAL has the highest quality marine coatings system, and Northeast U.S. Sales Manager Alastair Smith could expertly support it. NEB Service Manager Scott Murray and his application team reflected on their positive experience applying ALEXSEAL’s metallic system across the entire hull and many carbon fiber parts of Rambler 88, and were confident and excited to replicate those excellent results on the Chessie Racing project.
ALEXSEAL® Finds a Friend in Fraser
Fraser Fibreglass is a full-service shipyard in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada providing all types of yacht repairs and restorations. Founded by Philip & Amanda O’Donoghue in 1980, Fraser Fibreglass is proficient with high performance polyester urethanes and have applied these types of coatings to yachts, skytrains, aircraft and even architectural structures. After being introduced to ALEXSEAL by Sales Manager Alex Sandas, Philip tells us the products have given them great success including on his own personal boat.
From Philip O’Donoghue, Owner/Operator, Fraser Fibreglass:
“One of the major advantages is that ALEXSEAL is an incredibly hard coating, yet it is still repairable. Many other polyester urethanes cannot be repaired to the yacht standard with a high gloss finish.”
Nothing but Positive Experiences with the Products and the Service
St. Augustine’s Oasis Boat Yard & Marina Prefers Alexseal Products
Oasis Boat Yard & Marina is nestled in the historic town of St. Augustine, Florida, USA and has been performing maintenance, repairs, refits and full repaints since their inception. Eight years ago Alexseal’s Jeff Holland approached yard owner John Spires to demonstrate a whole new coatings system, and they have been hooked on the product ever since.
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Cheoy Lee Continues Their Run of Excellence
With over 145 years of experience building ships of all types for commercial and recreational customers, very few builders have the pedigree of Cheoy Lee Shipyards. The latest yacht to debut from these esteemed builders is a 104’ pilothouse from their Global series. ALEXSEAL’s Jeff Holland has worked closely with the company’s ownership for decades, providing solutions for the multitude of craft they construct.
From B.Y. Lo, Director Cheoy Lee Shipyards:
“Cheoy Lee originally switched to ALEXSEAL because of the products and people, and we are very happy with the results. ALEXSEAL has great people, great support, and is a wonderful company to deal with.”
Distributor Spotlight: Verf van der Feer
As one of ALEXSEAL’s first European distributors, Verf van der Feer proudly provides excellent products, equipment and support expertise to the region’s storied and innovative ship building industry. Despite this territory’s relatively small size, it boasts one of the world’s most prolific boat building communities– steeped in history, heritage and skill. With a strikingly similar history to Mankiewicz, Verf van der Feer has been providing coatings solutions for the professional market for over 120 years, also under the guidance of family ownership.
From Pier de Jager, Verf van der Feer:
“Headquartered in Sneek, Verf van der Feer is well positioned to provide solutions to many master ship builders. “We are committed to local support and rapid distribution from our six locations.”
Working closely with ALEXSEAL Sales Manager Marcel Voskamp for over a decade now, Verf van der Feer has helped coat or recoat boats from some the most notable Dutch names, such as Feadship, Heesen, Vitters, Royal Huisman, Contest, Serious, Steeler, Nordic, and many more. Mankiewicz’s supply line from nearby Hamburg, and the expert support from Voskamp has truly proven to be a successful partnership.
M/Y Ecstasea Expertly Recoated in ALEXSEAL®
One of the most recognized application teams in the superyacht industry, Pinmar’s finishing division has become one of the leading applicators on large yachts for many shipyards and builders throughout the USA, Mediterranean and Europe. The most recent example of this expertise is the successful refit of the 86m (282’) superyacht, Ecstasea, at Nobiskrug Shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany.
Originally launched by Feadship in 2004, M/Y Ecstasea was a technological marvel of its time and still remains highly relevant and respected after 12 years of service. Featuring multiple helipads, a wealth of tender and water toy storage, and many other extravagant accommodations throughout her three-plus decks, the massive proportions of Ecstasea presented no small challenge to the Pinmar application team.
Group CEO of Pinmar’s parent company, Global Yachting Group, Rupert Savage explained there are many fine examples of ALEXSEAL projects navigating Europe thanks to their efforts, “Captains talk to one another and learn that ALEXSEAL is a wellrespected paint brand with excellent results. So, many more yachts are making the decision to use ALEXSEAL. We enjoy working with the products and now have a lot of experience applying them. We have always enjoyed excellent support and service from ALEXSEAL, particularly the great technical support provided by Max Goncalves and Thomas Schultz.”
Derecktor Shipyards Chooses Alexseal for Ambitious Sunseeker Refit
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.
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Under the Surface: Latest Alexseal Buzz
New Video Series Released
ALEXSEAL is excited to have recently released a new online video series which offers great insight into how our superior products, experience and support provide comprehensive solutions for all of our customers. These videos are anchored by representatives from ALEXSEAL, but primarily showcase what matters most to us—our customers. Participants from a variety of international yacht construction and service operations offer first-hand testimonials and help communicate how ALEXSEAL excels at providing solutions to their unique needs. Executives from Westport Yachts, Cheoy Lee Shipyards, and many more industry leaders describe their long-standing relationships with ALEXSEAL and their positive experiences with our products and support.
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