Boat Painting

[galeus]

Good morning,
I am based in Ipswich and need to get our boat painted, topsides only. We have owned the already painted boat for 20 years and after our trip to Bristol through the K&A canal last year ( over 200 locks) it is looking decidedly worse for wear. I got a quote from Fox's in Nov. which is at the top of my range and would like one or two more quotes. There are one or two yards at the top of the Deben that I know little about, maybe possibilities or any other thoughts. I don,t want a brushed finish.

 

[Tradewinds]

Suffolk Yacht Harbour.
Harbour Marine Services of Southwold have an operation at Ipswich Haven now.

 

[galeus]

Suffolk Yacht Harbour.
Harbour Marine Services of Southwold have an operation at Ipswich Haven now.

Thank you

Suffolk Yacht Harbour.
Harbour Marine Services of Southwold have an operation at Ipswich Haven now.

Suffolk Yacht Harbour.
Harbour Marine Services of Southwold have an operation at Ipswich Haven now.

Thankyou, not certain if you mean Levisham or Ipswich haven marina ?

 

[galeus]

Sorry all seems clear now. Ipswich haven, I will give them a go.

 

[Tradewinds]

SYH Levington did a very good job on my boat 15 years ago (sprayed Awlcraft 2000). Still looks good. I would think their prices are on a par with Foxs.

HMS at Ipswich Haven I've no idea what their price point is.

 

[davidwf]

Have a look at Larkmans in Melton, not sure if they spray but definitely worth visiting them to ask.

Refits & Repairs | R. Larkman Limited | Larkman's Boatyard, Melton, Suffolk

 

[Aquaboy]

Speak to Gus or Sarah at Kings in Pinmill. They can spray but also have a guy who can brush paint. You would be hard pressed to spot the difference !

 

[AntarcticPilot]

I'd try Halls at Walton. They do good fibreglass work, and are in the yacht renovation business.

 

[Old Harry]

Spending those sort of £s, go for controlled & heated , environment. Not "just a boat shed"

 

[Tradewinds]

Spending those sort of £s, go for controlled & heated , environment. Not "just a boat shed"

That'll be SYH then - they have a dedicated unit for spraying.

 

[galeus]

Thanks for the replies.
I'm getting two more quotes to compare with my original and the thing that could decide things is the lead time. We'll see.

 

[Santana379]

I have first hand experience of Larkmans (see post #6) who did a lovely job on our previous boat, a Barbican 33. They are pretty busy in the spring with getting boats ready and launching, but I would certainly recommend talking to them.