Artemisia - new build thread for a Prestige 680

MapisM said:
Looking fwd to that! :encouragement:

Btw, one alternative strategy might be leaving the boat unwrapped for the moment, and if eventually you would really miss the colour, consider the Awlgrip job instead.
In fact, Portofino actually has a point when he suggests that by wrapping a brand new hull, the yard could be tempted to leave a less than perfect gelcoat finish underneath.
By asking them to deliver her "naked", you don't give them this chance... And of course, you are still free to choose anything afterwards!
Just a thought. :)
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Knowing the care, attention and demonstrable pride that Prestige are putting into this new boat, and indeed notwithstanding my own relationship with the company, I have no fears about them skimping on the finish of the gelcoat. And further re-assurance is gained by the fact that the boat is being delivered ''naked'', as the wrapping is part of further post build works undertaken from my side, not theirs.
 
MapisM said:
Oh, and just in case you might think I'm lured by the success fee, you can keep it. As long as you come with that fridge of yours well stocked, that is! :cool:.
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Not so fast Mapism. We could have introduced him to Andrea and made a few bob for ourselves:D:D
 
Yeah, if it weren't that by now I know what sort of bottles MAFWeiss carries around, and he knows nothing about my wine sipping endurance... :D :D :D
 
These are the latest photos taken this week at the factory.

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She is now in a new bay for the next stage of works to be completed


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The galley is more or less completed

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Our cabin is coming along nicely!
 
As previously mentioned, I was concerned that the hardtop did not give any shade from the sun, or protection from dew at night, to the bench seating at the rear of flybridge. So we are having a special fitting made and I have just been sent these drawings of what it will look like. The 'drop down' blind will be in the same material as the cockpit electric blind.

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Nice idea, I don't think you'll regret it. We often have to squeeze along to one end of our flybridge table because no-one wants to sit in the sun.

What material will you use for the drop down blinds? I'd consider a dense mesh rather than solid fabric, to keep most of the sun off but still have some visibility through.
 
Nick_H said:
Nice idea, I don't think you'll regret it. We often have to squeeze along to one end of our flybridge table because no-one wants to sit in the sun.

What material will you use for the drop down blinds? I'd consider a dense mesh rather than solid fabric, to keep most of the sun off but still have some visibility through.
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As stated, material they are proposing to use is the same as that which they use on the cockpit electric blind. It is not a mesh, so no visibility. To be frank, doubt I would ever use it for privacy, just shade.

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Well having just delivered the LIBS 680 back from Excel to Hamble I can attest that it's a lovely boat to skipper. London to Hamble on 1200 litres, just on 12 hours door to door, lovely trip to Ramsgate then a fairly lumpy South Coast. Very quite inside at speed, the only downside of that cavernous interior means there are not many hand holds when it's rougher.
 
Jonmendez said:
Well having just delivered the LIBS 680 back from Excel to Hamble I can attest that it's a lovely boat to skipper. London to Hamble on 1200 litres, just on 12 hours door to door, lovely trip to Ramsgate then a fairly lumpy South Coast. Very quite inside at speed, the only downside of that cavernous interior means there are not many hand holds when it's rougher.
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​Thanx John… good to have your seal of approval! Re hand holds, that's one thing that has really impressed me with Prestige and this boat. They are constantly making changes/improvements and evolving the design. For example on later boats than hull 3 which you sailed, they have added an additional hand rail to the left hand side central galley unit that runs from the cockpit entrance to the main salon, recognising the issue of safety at sea.
 
MAFWeiss said:
As stated, material they are proposing to use is the same as that which they use on the cockpit electric blind. It is not a mesh, so no visibility. To be frank, doubt I would ever use it for privacy, just shade.

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It looks like a mesh on that picture as you can see the outline of the mountain behind.
 
MAFWeiss said:
​ They are constantly making changes/improvements and evolving the design. For example on later boats than hull 3 which you sailed, they have added an additional hand rail to the left hand side central galley unit that runs from the cockpit entrance to the main salon, recognising the issue of safety at sea.
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Thats great to hear, as I loved the interior space but I do worry about sharp corners at sea, think you will have a lot of fun! Jon
 
My upgrade to the flybridge galley is near completion, with the fitting of a top of the range Gaggenau grill replacing the standard smaller Kenyon grill. The new Gaggenau, which has lava rocks under the grill element, is 50% bigger which means that I can comfortably cook for six now, rather than four on the Kenyon. The grill position has been swapped around with the sink, which has resulted in a bigger and deeper sink too. I am delighted with this new arrangement, and cannot wait to christen it by cooking a couple of mega dry-aged cote de boeuf for our first celebratory dinner on board!

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This is the grill in the Gaggenau showroom. I love the beautifully engineered twin controls for the two separate cooking elements.

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With the lava rocks (supposedly) there is no messy drip tray to clean after cooking as nearly all the fat and excess liquids get absorbed into the stones and then burn off over time. We shall see!

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There was not enough room to fit the controls beside the grill itself, so the factory have found another good place for them.

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The weights are holding down a stainless steel plate which not only protects the GRP top from the residual heat of the grill, but also acts as a practical prep surface whilst cooking and to serve from. Underneath the grill is a small refrigerator.

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My new large and very practical sink :eagerness:

 
Ann and I were lucky enough to have a tour of a 680 last week Mark, wow it's an impressive step up in terms of build quality, materials and of course space!
There's also a lot of pride resonating from the factory which is tangible when you speak to team Prestige.

We have expressed an interest in Hull number 1 if / when they replace the 620.... :)

Very much enjoying the thread and looking forward to your delivery report.
 
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