We at Alexseal have always been proud of our professional technical support programs and are convinced that our customers, be it the captain of the yacht, the paint shop manager or the actual applicator, cannot be enough prepared in advance of working with Alexseal products. Therefore, we have introduced our Alexseal Applicator Training; a very special coafings workshop. By participating in these workshops, our partners and customers not only get to know Alexseal, our people and our philosophy much better but also support us in improving our products and support. For us at Alexseal learning about problems and obstacles in the daily business and exchanging know-how is a cornerstone of a successful partnership from which all participating parties can only profit.
Cheoy Lee, shipbuilders known to the world for nearly 150
years have unveiled a new luxury-performance division: CL Yachts. Hong
Kong-based Cheoy Lee was one of the first superyacht builders to embrace Alexseal
Yacht Coatings in our earliest days. Fast-forward nearly 15 years and the
innovative, all-new CL Yachts has unveiled several new models – all coated in
the full Alexseal system.
Building trust and strong relationships with like-minded individuals and entities can pay dividends in the long-run. Early on in our history, Alexseal Yacht Coatings worked hard to compile one of the best technical sales and service teams in the yacht coatings industry. Boatbuilders, shipyards and applicators continually praise our unsurpassed support and expertise before, during and after the spray job. Fast-forward 15 years: our steadfast commitment to the customer has not waivered – and, Alexseal’s impressive growth, becoming one of the top coatings systems in the world is proof positive.
Alexseal’s long-standing relationship with major marine coatings supplier Oceanic Link Pte Ltd is responsible for many successful projects in the Southeast Asia region. Through the years, Singapore-based Oceanic Link has developed close relationships with many refit yards, shipbuilders and superyacht captains and owners. So, when it was time for the Cheoy Lee 52m, SEASHAW to be repainted, the captain turned to their trusted supplier: Oceanic Link.
For centuries, the sea has been the lifeline around the seaports of Southampton and Portsmouth along the southern edge of England. Today, the prosperity of these communities in the United Kingdom depends on the companies that have settled there, and for several generations, Desty Marine has specialized in yacht repairs and refits. Situated on an inlet to the southeast of Southampton, the company offers its customers bespoke services from minor repairs to complete refit projects.
Recently, they were approached by their neighboring company Inspiration Marine Group, a full-service yacht dealer, with the task of managing the coatings application for a brand-new Fjord 38 Xpress named Baby Z.
Inspired by the project ‘Solar Impulse’ – a plane that completed a trip around the globe using only solar energy – the Energy Observer is a former racing yacht that is solely powered by the sun, wind and self-generated hydrogen. The goal of this project is to sharpen peoples’ awareness that energy can be drawn from nature without damaging and wasting it. Energy Observer has begun its world tour in 2017 and has since then already shown its capabilities. The tour is expected to come to an end in 2022.
The idea to support this expedition was born in Saint-Malo (France) when project leader, skipper and ALEXSEAL® friend Victorien Erussard presented the project to the Mankiewicz France team. As a supplier for renewable energy markets, we at ALEXSEAL are always focused on pushing forward sustainable products and innovative technologies. Therefore, we are proud to be on board with this project. The boat, a modification of a former racing catamaran that was originally built in 1983, has nowadays a total length of 31 meters. ALEXSEAL supplied both exterior and interior paint. The portfolio encompassed all products from fairing to topcoats; always following the aim of supplying a long-lasting coating with a glossy shine that would meet the requirements of this project.
When it comes to aspects like durability, corrosion protection or brilliance in the yachting world, some might only think about the exterior parts of a yacht. However, these terms are also relevant when it comes to the interior, be it the engine room, storage units or other places on the yacht. In contrast to “typical” exterior threats like abrasion, saltwater corrosion or UV radiation, interior parts of yachts instead need protection from perils like scratching, solvents, chemicals, synthetic cooling agents or hydraulic oils.
ALEXSEAL® has recognized the importance of interior protection and has developed a coating system customized for the application in the interior.
With a storied legacy of over 80 years, including war-time service and a complete rebuild, the 74’ APHRODITE has been placed in the hands of an experienced owner and classic boat enthusiast. Ensuring this retro 1937 torpedo-stern beauty remains in perfect condition, she was recently entrusted to Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina and Alexseal’s yacht coatings system. Her recent winter refresh at the popular Connecticut, USA shipyard and marina included Alexseal’s Finish Primer 442 and Premium Topcoat 501 in Super Jet Black.
Originally launched in May of 1937 by the Purdy Boat Company for a Wall Street businessman, the APHRODITE was breath-taking and large for her era. She played host to a slew of famous folks, including actors and performers Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy and Fred Astaire, along with businessmen Henry Ford II and Nelson Rockefeller. APHRODITE was well-known throughout the Eastern US and influenced the style and design of many yachts of the mid-20th century. Continue reading “Keeping a Reborn Classic Shining with Alexseal”
Alexseal has greatly enjoyed being a sponsor of the Newport Charter Yacht Show for many years. During this 4-day event, there are various contests for captains and crew including best chef, best signature cocktail, best table setting and more. However, there is always one evening during the show that sponsors get to host fun challenges for the attendees. Contests for the 2019 Newport Charter Yacht Show included large fender inflating and a drone obstacle course.
The Brooklin Boat Yard got their start in 1960 by Joel M. White on the coast of Maine, USA, specializing in boat design, construction, repair and maintenance. Joel and his son Steve have always been early adopters of technology, incorporating the WEST Systems epoxy in 1979 and vacuum-bagging laminates in 1981. These systems are still used throughout the marine industry today for strength and efficiency in production. However, one thing has not changed at Brooklin Boat Yard in their nearly 60-year history: they still build wooden boats from the keel up.
Brooklin’s latest build: the Botin 55 utilizes the complete Alexseal system. This cold-molded 55-foot sailing yacht was custom designed by Botin Partners in Spain and has been engineered for racing. The Alexseal system offers impressive weight savings over comparable coatings products without sacrificing our renowned durability, repairability and superior gloss. Continue reading “Brooklin Boat Yard Brings Timeless Sloop Design to Life”
