Hull

Catamaran hull repair

This is the kind of project we are living for, when we feel we deliver maximum value to our client, bringing-in smart solutions, instead of expensive ones. The owner of this nice catamaran came to us with quite an unusual problem. A very poor repair which was previously performed on his hull plainly fell off.Continue reading “Catamaran hull repair”

Oceanis 45 hull check & prep

The new owners of S/Y Tokerau, a beautiful Oceanis 45 from Beneteau, asked us to check their hull against osmosis, change all seacocks, and to get her prepared for an ambitious Atlantic crossing at the end of the summer season. So it all started by an early morning short and peaceful journey from Marina CalaContinue reading “Oceanis 45 hull check & prep”

Motor yacht refit

The owners of m/v Jua wanted to spend some time in Licata for a long list of work, including hull treatment, propelling systems and some inside work also, not the least being the complete galley renovation. As for the hull, there is nothing more satisfying than a before/after view. We renovated the hull portholes, andContinue reading “Motor yacht refit”

Hull polishing

On this sailing yacht, the owner came to us asking not only for the classic season hull antifouling and cleaning, but as well for a global polishing which would make her look like new. We do hull polishing very often for our client, and we know there are no short-cuts: it’s a labor intensive hardContinue reading “Hull polishing”

Lagoon 450 sail drive repair

This has been an interesting side project, enlightening how the mass-construction boat yard would do their best to reduce their production cost, with no regard for the future maintenance life of the boat. But who are we to judge … On this 450F, the main task was to take down the Yanmar Sail Drive asContinue reading “Lagoon 450 sail drive repair”

Regata hull preparation

Being less than 70 nautical miles to the Malta archipelago, Licata is a good location to work on boat preparation for the annual Rolex middle sea race. Over the years, we have been selected to conduct rigging preparation (with Andrea, the owner of our partner’s Nautilhouse), or hull preparation. And you can believe that whenContinue reading “Regata hull preparation”