Deck
2018
New teak swim platform
2017
We worked with Carpinser to replace the caulking on deck’s perimeter where it joins with hull. They removed the old rubber from the grut, cleaned and primed the perimeter to remove corrosion and applied Sikaprimer & Sikaflex 290 DC Pro rubber in the grout’s interior.
Hull
2022
Our exhaust and water outlet pipes were showing some age. We didn’t like the old pipes being welded straight to the hull. Instead of replacing the pipes we wanted to improve the design and bring it to commercial shipping standards. We therefor removed the old pipes and welded new one side threaded flanges in the hull. This allowed us to bolt new galvanised flanged pipes to these flanges making future maintenance much less of a hassle. In the process we also renewed the valves of these pipes.
2017
Our Testia Composite hull thickness survey done in September 2017 showed that we needed to replace some of the hull plating next to the stern tube and under the owners bathroom. For this work and to close two through hulls in the bow that were no longer in use we teamed up with Ruben Doñaque Welding. Munditubo provided the tent and scaffholding and Palmawatch in consultation with Pinmar repaired fairing and painted the areas with International primer.
Paint and varnish
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 Mallorca
Service seacocks on sea strainer
Engine deep work:
Primer, thermostat, anode, fuel filter, oil filter, exhaust hose, oil, coolant etc.
Generator deep work:
Major service on Onan GensetDismantled genset
Removed injectors and tested
Removed glow plugs and tested
Changed the thermostat
Changed oil and oil filter
Changed fuel filter and pipework
Repaired oil service connection
Cleaned oil breather
Changed coolant
Cleaned heat exchanger
Changed cooling pump impeller
2017
Antifouling
New service batteries
Sewage station service
Watermaker service
New sails stems, nylon strips and UVB protection
New safety polyester lines
New seacocks
Engine deep service
Generator deep service
Recaulcked the deck’s perimeter where it joins with hull.
Painted masts with Awlgrip Topcoat
New standing and running rigging
Hull steel reinforcement plating welding
Hull thickness survey