Maintenance
Interior wood: if varnished: sand and varnish with Epifanes Wood Finish satin.
Interior wood: if oiled: sand with fine steel wool and…….
Interior deckhouse: sand and varnish with Epifanes Wood Finish gloss.
Exterior deckhouse: sand and varnish with Epifanes two-part polyurethane satin varnish (if desired can switch to Epifanes Clear Varnish Gloss or Epifanes Wood Finish gloss ***but*** if this is done, moving forward, cannot be varnished on top with two-part polyurethane; it would have to be sanded back to clear wood).
Awlgrip (above waterline): handpolish every month with Awlgrip care (avoid machine polishing…. it will just reduce the lifetime and shine of the paint).
International (below waterline): Micron 99 or another International pain antifouling.
2023
Varnished the inside of the deckhouse with Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss (3 layers).
Varnished new wooden slidding hatches in crew and guest cabins with Epifanes PP Varnish Extra (4 layers) followed by Epifanes two-part polyurethane satin varnish (5 layers).
Painted the deckhouse ceiling with with acrylic paint (2 layers).
2022
We teamed up with VMG and BSN Marine Supply in consultation with Akzo Nobel to paint our hull (both above and under waterline). Tent and scaffholding provided by Andamios Alicante. Here’s the list of products used:
Awlgrip (above waterline): High Build; Hullgard Extra; Awlgrip Fairing; 545; Awlcraft Off White; Awlcraft Royal Blue.
International (under waterline): Interfill 830; Epoxy Tiecoat; Micron 99 Antifouling
2021
Varnished the outside of the deckhouse with Epifanes PP Varnish Extra (4 layers) followed by Epifanes two-part polyurethane gloss varnish (5 layers).
2020
Varnished the inside of the deckhouse with Epifanes Clear Varnish Gloss (4 layers).
2019
Touch up Awlgrip paint on swimming platform, bowsprit & rubbing rail.
2018
Varnished the outside of the deckhouse with International Perfection Plus two-part polyurethane varnish (4 layers).
2017
Masts painting: Yacht Solution Santa Ponsa painted our masts with Awlgrip Topcoat Off White. Munditubo provided tent and scaffholding.