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December 3, 2018
When building or refitting a superyacht, there are an innumerable amount of decisions to be made, some exceedingly more important than others. When it comes to the coatings system, a great deal of thought and input is discussed to make an informed decision. Captain Graeme Riddle of the S/Y Wellenreiter explains, “For any paint job, the financial aspects can be daunting, the technical complexities of paint confusing and the subjective nature of the finish frustrating to settle upon an agreement. Especially under pressure from external factors.”
The S/Y Wellenreiter spent the winter season at the Monaco Marine Shipyard in La Ciotat, France for a refit. The 151’ (46m) steel and aluminum sailing yacht was originally built in 2003 by Jongert Shipyard and required some minor updates and a full repaint. The owner and Captain Riddle have collaborated with shipyards on previous superyacht refits, so this was not their “first rodeo.”
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November 12, 2018
Located in The Netherlands, Van der Valk Shipyard offers a variety of yachts to their customers. The selection includes Explorer and Expedition styles along with Flybridge and Raised Pilothouse models, plus a spaciously appointed new BeachClub line. With a staunch focus on superior quality and craftsmanship, Van der Valk Shipyard has developed a preference for ALEXSEAL® on all their new builds.
Founded by a passionate yachtsman and watersport enthusiast in 1967, Mr. Wim van der Valk is still at the helm today, guiding the company through their next phase of expansion and product offerings. The production facility is located in Waalwijk, in The Netherlands, just an hour away from Amsterdam. The property consists of six state-of-the-art production buildings that offer construction of models up to 40 meters (131’).
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October 3, 2018
Illusion Plus is the flagship build for Pride Mega Yachts, and is the latest of a long line of noteworthy superyachts taking advantage of the ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings’ system. Under construction for several years, Illusion Plus completed sea trials in summer 2018 and is expected to be delivered and available for sale immediately in quarter three.
Previously known as Pryde, as well as Raffles Shipyard through a series of ownership changes, Pride Mega Yachts is based on China’s Yantai Peninsula. Specializing in yacht construction in the 80- to 120-meter range, the shipyard currently has two other superyacht designs available, both of which are over 100 meters.
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September 26, 2018
Designed from the ground up for the marine environment, ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings offers an innovative and comprehensive system for yacht construction, refit and maintenance. High quality and superior performance are achieved by producing the best products at every level of the system.
ALEXSEAL Protective Primers offer maximum protection on metal substrates. Our primers are based on technology that have been protecting aircraft, industrial machinery and yachts for decades, and is expressly designed to safeguard aluminum and steel surfaces from corrosion creepage. With ALEXSEAL, you always have the option to choose the coating system that is right for your project, while also complying with local regulations.
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August 29, 2018
In the sport of rowing, the weight of the sloop matters as much as the skill and endurance of the athletes. Erik Nooitgedagt Yachtpainting understands this principle and was excited to take on the task of coating an all-aluminum 31’ (9.4m) rowing sloop with the complete ALEXSEAL® system. Our latest advanced components were utilized in this project including Fairing Compound 202, which boasts greater flexibility, extreme temperature tolerance and a remarkable strength-to-weight ratio. After initial fairing, Nooitgedagt continued with Fine Filler 303, ALEXSEAL’s high-build epoxy filler which was followed by Epoxy Primer 442 and the sloop’s vibrant International Orange Premium Topcoat 501.
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July 3, 2018
The varied talents of Belfast, Maine’s Front Street Shipyard crew were utilized to their full potential for the year-and-a-half-long refit of Sindbad. This 80’ (24m) custom steel-hulled North Sea trawler was built in 1962 in Norway as an ice-class vessel. After nearly 30 years of service, she was purchased by the current owner’s father who transformed the classic trawler into a yacht-class vessel. Over 25 years have passed since this original transformation, so Sindbad faced a major refit with extensive upgrades and equipment replacement.
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June 12, 2018
The Jarrett Bay 90 (27m) is one of the most thoroughly researched and highly vetted construction processes ever attempted by a sportfish yacht producer. The size and scope of equipment puts the Jaruco, (a.k.a. Project Ireland) in the conversation with some of the world’s finest superyachts.
From the ultra-light fairing compound to the final lustrous topcoat, this precisely engineered custom fishing yacht features the full ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings system throughout its proprietary material structures and parts.
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September 23, 2016
ALEXSEAL ® Yacht Coatings are manufactured by Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. located in Hamburg Germany, a new factory in the United States, and is supplied through its global affiliates. Mankiewicz has been providing polyurethane and epoxy solutions for a variety of industries for over 125 years. Thanks to Mankiewicz’s vast experience of supplying coatings for a wide range of applications and climatic conditions, ALEXSEAL’s products and technology benefit from the solutions provided to markets such as aerospace and commercial industries where innovation and complex problem solving are necessary.
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September 14, 2016
Westport Yachts got their start in 1964 in the Pacific Northwest of the United States building commercial fishing vessels and ferries for nearly 25 years before designing and building the luxurious motoryachts that they are so well-known for today. The superior fit and finish, superyacht-grade interiors, and renowned craftsmanship of Westport Yachts have helped set them apart in the industry. The impressive strength of their hulls can be attributed to their all-composite construction and the many modern construction techniques they have pioneered.
Westport’s commitment to the superior quality and finish of every yacht has included the exclusive use of the complete ALEXSEAL system, from fairings and primers to the illustrious topcoat, for several years now. Westport Yachts President Daryl Wakefield explained, “The first boat that we painted with ALEXSEAL was one that we were sending over to the Middle East. We knew that the environment was real harsh, and we weren’t confident that any of the products we were using at the time would stand up to it. So we stepped up to using ALEXSEAL and it has turned out great.”
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March 11, 2016
Captain Paul Spencer was raised in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and began his first job as an offshore mate at the young age of 12. After several years as a captain running fishing charters and winning multiple tournaments, Spencer decided to turn his focus to building boats. Since that decision in 1996, Spencer Yachts has grown into a formidable icon throughout North America and as far away as Hawaii and South America. In 2015 they have several custom sportfish under way and have proudly begun construction on their 100th hull. Situated in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Spencer Yachts is comprised of two facilities, one located in Manns Harbor where the construction process begins for each custom cold-molded hull. From there, the primed hulls are moved to Spencer’s main facility in Wanchese for completion. These facilities provide for on-site fabrication of nearly all components of the boat including all carpentry, wood work, metal fabrication as well as painting and finishing. Continue reading “Grateful Partnership: A Long String of Spencer Yachts Feature Alexseal”
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