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.
Continue reading “Pride Launches Largest Private Superyacht Ever Built in Asia”
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October 18, 2017

The refit and extension of Attessa IV may seem an immense undertaking, but it is nothing out of the ordinary for Washington Yachting Group. One of many luxury yachts managed by the company, all have been transformed and added to: over 3 meters on the first Attessa, with Attessa II and III receiving additions of over 5 meters.
Attessa IV started her life in 1999 as the 91-meter Evergreen (Diana Yacht Design) but underwent an extensive transformation in 2007. After being purchased by Dennis Washington, the bow and stern were rebuilt to accommodate 100 meters of lavish appointments. This expansion of nearly 10 meters in length allowed the owners to add in a spa, cinema, and additional private helipad so that guests can have their own landing area on the bow. It was critical to establish an exquisite theme of luxury aboard Attessa IV, both inside and out.
Continue reading “Attessa IV Gleams in Fresh ALEXSEAL® Topcoat”
Posted in All News, Featured Projects, In the Press | Tagged Alexseal, Attessa IV, British Columbia, Canada, motoryacht, refit, superyacht, yacht coatings
September 3, 2017

For many superyacht owners the phrase “only the best will do” is certainly something to live by. So when it comes to ordering a tender (or multiple tenders) for a superyacht, UK-based Compass Tenders is on the short list of companies to consult. Compass Tenders offers unparalleled design, build quality and finish, combined with exceptional customer service. Their clients are able to confidently request specific requirements for their individual tenders, knowing that they will be achieved and built to the very highest standards.
In order to meet and maintain those high standards, Compass Tenders has turned to ALEXSEAL® to provide the coatings systems for some of their latest builds. Their clients include some of the largest and most well-known superyachts in the world and many of those clients are repeat customers.
Continue reading “Compass Tenders Customers Demand the Best Coatings”
Posted in All News, In the Press | Tagged Alexseal, Compass Tenders, Damen Shipyard, Dilbar, durability, Luxury tenders, Richard Faulkner, superior coatings, superyacht, yacht coatings
April 5, 2017

“Application and repairability, that’s why we chose Alexseal over Awlgrip,” explains Edwin Post about the three and a half year refit project on the 100-meter S/Y Attessa IV. The vessel started her life in 1999 as 91-meter Evergreen (Diana Yacht Design) but underwent an extensive transformation when purchased by billionaire Dennis Washington in 2007. The prep-work and application to cover 80 feet near the transom demanded a coatings system that would flawlessly blend with the existing dark blue hull. Post praised the Alexseal sales and support team adding, “Jeff Holland and Alex Sandas stand behind their products and are very helpful.” Continuous application on projects like these require coatings with a forgiving nature to repair gloss
imperfections. “She’s big… and long… we just could not afford a failure with the spray color or clear coat. Alexseal stands up better.”
Continue reading “300 Feet and Counting”
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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”
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October 12, 2016

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.”
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January 8, 2016
By definition, tenders are small boats built to support larger motoryachts and are routinely used to make the connection between ship and shore for the transportation of people and goods. Modern tenders are often custom-built to the same luxurious standards as their motherships, and as the world’s superyachts have grown in size, luxury, and sophistication, so have the design and coatings of their tenders.
Since opening their doors in 2012, Tender Shipyard has manufactured over a dozen custom yacht tenders and have several new boats currently under construction. Philippe Cabon, a naval architect by trade, started Tender Shipyard and leads a team that handles all aspects of design and construction from their facility in Olonne sur Mer on the west coast of France. Tender Shipyard’s range of models is impressive, with many composite tender designs involving an infusion of polyester or carbon fiber, and varying in size up to 40 feet (12m). Each model incorporates unique features including retractable and height adjustable hardtops, along with different power options including outboard, inboard and jet drive. One can find boats from Tender Shipyards all around the world, accompanying many impressive yachts from renowned builders such as Benetti, Heesen, Lurssen and Sunrise Yachts. From their very beginning, Tender Shipyard was looking for a finish of the highest quality possible for these runabouts; a search which led them to choose the full product range of ALEXSEAL, including primers, fairing compounds and finish coatings. With continuing new developments in ALEXSEAL’s product lines, and expansion of our global distribution network, ALEXSEAL provides Tender Shipyard with the quality, advanced technology and product availability they need to compliment the most elite and stylish yachts in the world—many of which are also utilizing ALEXSEAL products.
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December 6, 2015
From the November, 2015 issue of SuperYacht Business:
The coatings industry is confident in its ability to cope with future challenges such as tougher and emission regulations and increasing superyacht lengths.
Against the backdrop of ever-tightening volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions regulations restricting the use of solvents, paint manufacturers still manage to produce coatings to the highest Distinctness of Image (DOI) gloss values demanded by the superyacht market. Yet yards and their applicator subcontractors had, until recently, been facing a rising incidence of disputes from owners’ teams of advisors over the quality of paint finished. But now the industry’s efforts to bring in an accredited third-party inspection system has started to exert a widely welcomed settling influence.
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November 12, 2015
As part of the highly successful 171 Series by Amels, M/Y Addiction was originally built in 2010 to a specified length of 54.3 meters (178 feet) and recently underwent a refit in 2015 at Monaco Marine in La Ciotat, France. After discussions with the yacht management company, Waterman Marine Consultancy and Monaco Marine, along with the owners and captain of Addiction, it was agreed that this impressively styled yacht would be repainted in Alexseal premium products.
Monaco Marine is a most notable network of six different yacht service and repair yards stretched along the southern coastline of France. Their La Ciotat yard boasts handling of yachts up to 655 feet (200m) thanks to a 2,000 ton Yachtlift and two dry docks with 30 feet (9m) of depth. The site also features a 295 foot (90m) fully enclosed and climate controlled paint building which provides optimal conditions for coatings applications throughout the four seasons. Continue reading “Another Modern Superyacht Refinished in Alexseal”
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