We had a Scorpion 7.5 many years ago, in fact it hull #1 which was originally the chase boat for the J Class Velsheda! A really great boat designed by Dave Marsh of MBY. Sounds like the brand will live on, I did wonder if Ribeye might be interested but they have already developed into that...
The problem is that on the SQ58 and many others, because the tender sits on top of them they can only be accessed when its launched, so they are not very practical and therefore unused! I am guilty too of only ever lifting them a couple of times, luckily they were empty!
I haven't seen these before but what a good looking boat, this one by any chance?!
https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/icon-cdm-nauta-air-90-sold
We had Permateek fitted to our Squadron 58 and were very pleased with it, we loved the colour and being in the UK the fact that on a sunny day it was hotter to the touch than real wood was rarely an issue (sadly!). Synthetic decks make maintenance very easy as you can just pressure wash them...
Great video, thanks for putting it together and posting. Such an amazing cruising ground, really pleased it worked out so well for you. Every time I watch one of your videos it highlights what a different and beautiful area you are in, I must try it one day!
OK, I know the guys at Elite Teak travel, they were doing a boat in Monaco at the time they were doing mine. Could you template it yourself, I watched them do mine and it was pretty simple?
Yes exactly the same as described above by others with our D12 715s. I got twitchy at first as the coolant is so bright, it does shout at you in the bilge. Same solution just don't fill too much.
Many years ago we had a Scorpion 7.5, great boats and well respected as stated.
We replaced our real teak decks a few years ago with Permateek and went for the Ash colour, you can see it here if it helps:
Squadron 58 Replacement Decks
Sky News report KPS Capital Partners is to acquire a controlling stake in the Plymouth-based luxury yacht builder Princess,
American fund KPS sets sail with purchase of British yacht-builder Princess