Blue or White Hull?

[Gludy]

They consructed their own bespoke yard that they own and run in Taiwan is located in Tainan, which is about 70 miles north of Kaohsiung.

There are very few parts to the whole supersrtucture:-

"Note that the entire superstructure except for the flybridge is contained in this one molded part. Note that all windows are in place, framed and ready to receive the tempered and laminated glass, which is 13 mm thick and contains a "hurricane guard film". Typical glass in yachts is around 6-8 mm. Note the molded in and colored contrasting non skid as opposed to a painted on sand finish so hard to maintain. By having the superstructure emerge from extremely complex and superb quality molds virtually complete we save a tremendous amount of man hours compared to hacksawing window and door openings, hatches, etc. The result is a virtually one piece molded yacht that defies aging. Even the cleat locations, fuel fills, doors, vents and other components are molded as a unit. You decide, would you prefer 30-40 pieces glued together and hacksawed open or a high technology piece of art with very few seams or joints to cause trouble?"

Here is the link:-
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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Thanks. V interesting. At 18ft she's certainly a beamy boat

 

[Gludy]

Mike- I think there may be one at SIBs - go see.

 

[Gludy]

Thanks for all the input everyone - I am going for a blue hull because:-
1. The twin hull of the Marlow is highly insulated
2. The kevlar composite hull does not suffer as much form higher temperatures.
3. The Marlow is constructed with all the strength in the body so has no ribs as such to show through. There is no plywood laminate in the Marlow interior either - ita all a polypropylene honeycomb under the veneers etc that distorts to only about 2% of the level of ply.
4. And of course, blue looks good.

 

[ccscott49]

Good on yer Paul, she'll look magnificent!

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Definitely

 

[SpiderDiver]

Paul - what process do you use with the Rejex Paul - do you use a wax before or after for UV protection?

 

[Gludy]

Rejex will work over wax but not last as long.
I clean the boat to ensure that there is nothing on the hull, windows or stainless steel - I rejex - normally two layers. I cover all of it, steel, windows, hull.

That lastys a season.

On private tests we did we reckoned its as good as the common expensive glazing products that cost hundreds of times more. You can add as many laters as you want.

I have used it for years and myself and all who have used it swear by it.

In effect you can glaze a 50 foot boat for £10 to £20 material cost.
You can add coats when and as often as you like.
Its that simple.

 

[rwoofer]

Thanks for the Rejex tip, Paul.

I'm currently having my boat built (see RM Build threads in Scuttlebutt) and it will be a very dark blue, which I do think looks really great. Anything to keep it that way is very welcome.

 

[glenndraper]

Hi Paul, BLUE is DEFINATELY the way to go - It makes the boat look much like a small SHIP!
We have been in the med for 4 yrs and my advice would be - when you are away cover the rear cheeks with purpose made covers. The sides you dont have to worry about cos the sun is so high it doesn't get to them - especially if you have boats both sides - NO its the rear cheeks you need to cover and that's all !! As for the teak getting hot - yes it does but if you have deck wash points - a quick splash of water before you wish to tread and all's fine!!!!