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Welcome to Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc. We remain an integral leader in the yacht and ship brokerage industry, serving the yachting community since 1959. Atlantic Yacht & Ship, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is located in the heart of the “Yachting Capital of the World”. Whether buying or selling a quality motor yacht, center console, or having your luxury yacht built. Atlantic Yacht & Ship is your one-stop resource for the highest quality luxury yacht sales and service in the yachting industry today. The dynamics in buying or selling a yacht are complex and time consuming, but at Atlantic Yacht & Ship, our team of professional yacht brokers are prepared to handle the entire process and create a positive and easy experience for all our clients.

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Introducing the all new CE 65 - 72 Series by Offshore Yachts.  Continuing to build on the Offshore Yachts legacy of incredible seakeeping abilities and ride comfort, the CE Series moves into the realm of modern.

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When it comes to flowing lines and flawless proportions, the sleek Offshore 76/80 Pilothouse is the jewel of the seas.

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Engines: twin cummins qsm11 715hp.

Offshore Yachts is thrilled to present the newest Offshore 54' Pilothouse. After our recent acquisition of Offshore Yachts, we assembled our best design team with over 100+ years combined boat building, commissioning and service experience.

Since 1948 our unwavering goal has been to build the best designed and highest quality fiberglass cruising yachts possible. The Offshore philosophy of maximum comfort, safety and convenience, regardless of sea conditions, is reflected in the design of every Offshore model. Our yachts are classically designed and built with remarkable attention to each and every detail.

The more you know about boats the more you will appreciate Offshore’s demanding standards of quality. It is not until you’ve made a difficult passage in rough seas that you will truly appreciate Offshore’s maxim “The softest ride on the water”. This isn’t just an advertising slogan; it’s the result of Offshore’s superior design features that provide incomparable comfort, safety and value.

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Trish and I purchased our first 62 foot Offshore from John Olson @ Offshore Yachts in 2017.  After owning other boats, we were so impressed with the quality and craftmanship of the Offshore that we started thinking of finding a 72 foot Offshore.  In 2019 John found a 72ft Offshore for us and with his help he was able to sell our 62ft in record time. We would never use anyone else to purchase a boat, (maybe a 76 is in our future).  Without any hesitation, we highly recommend John and his team and Offshore Yachts.

December 2021

Praise from a New Member of the Offshore Family

After a great deal of research, we determined that the OFFSHORE ™ was the ideal boat for the Northwest waters that we travel. We connected with John Olson, (who gets the award for the most patient boat broker of all time!), and began looking at various new and used Offshores’, visiting boat shows across the country, and searching for the right boat for our specific needs.

We wanted to be able to operate the boat ourselves with just the two of us on board. We wanted it to be comfortable and functional for long distance cruising, but be outfitted for hard core fishing, fish processing, and storage. John listened to us talk about all of these goals, and took several stabs at designs for new boats, as well as strategies for customizing existing hull designs.

We are proud to be new members of the OFFSHORE™ family.

Praise from a New Offshore Owner

"Pat and I REALLY love our new Offshore 76. Now that we have had a week or two aboard, we are beginning to notice the extra thought and care that went into designing and outfitting her. We wake up every morning and our first words are, "We love our boat!" Our thanks to everyone in your organization for making the transition easy.

In Ft. Lauderdale, the team at the Harbor Town office: Captain Palmer, Captain Davis, Rich, Mary Jane. They unfailingly went out of their way to get us an answer or make a connection.

I enjoyed meeting Chris at the boat show -- very knowledgeable and helpful. And special thanks to you and Rojo for direct involvement and ready phone numbers. Very impressive responsiveness.

Finally, Geir, who made it all happen. He is simply a perfect representative of your company: honest, persistent, cheerful, and the kind of old salt that appeals to other old salts like me. Together you all make quite a team, and we feel very lucky to have chosen Offshore."

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Hale Kai - Our 58’ Offshore Pilothouse

Our 58’ Offshore Pilothouse proved its seaworthiness during its shakedown cruise in April 94 during the ‘storm-of-the-decade’ in Southern California inter-coastal waters. Our float plan called for cruising to Avalon to pickup family then south around the bottom of San Clemente out to Santa Barbara Island around the west-end of Catalina back to Avalon and then home to Newport Harbor.

Whether pushing our way thought ice flows in Alaska, skiing down twenty footers driven by Gale-force winds off Northern California, crossing unmarked reef-strewn shallow banks or bouncing through 15’ moguls off the north-eastern tip of Columbia; Hale Kai has proven to be a reliable and trustworthy partner.

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‘If someone had offered me a third of the asking price to buy the boat back, I would have bitten their hand off’ – Monty Halls

• September 17, 2024

New owner Monty Halls tests his sailing skills with his family aboard their Colvic 34 ketch Sobek. A recently qualified Day Skipper, Monty faces a few unexpected challenges

I sat back on the saloon roof, leaned against the mast, sipped my beer, and revelled in the moment. Here I was, at long last, perched on my very own vessel – a 34ft ketch named Sobek.

It marked the end of a long aspirational journey, the culmination of a dearly held dream, and I couldn’t believe that it had come to fruition. Monty Halls, yachtsman. Monty Halls, skipper. Monty Halls, flinty eyed explorer who will ride the wind towards a curved blue horizon. In short, this was going to be great.

Fast forward 24 hours, and I’m trying to manoeuvre the same yacht out of the marina so I can get it home. Problem was, Sobek seemed rather reluctant to leave, and for some reason that my (up to that point) powerboat experience couldn’t fathom, kept pointing her bow in the wrong direction. ‘Wrong’ in this case being towards lots of other yachts in the marina, to whom she had plainly become very attached and wanted to kiss goodbye.

This being a Sunday afternoon, said yachts had people on board, who were popping up in their cockpits like meerkats, occasionally offering a few words of advice but mainly just looking at me. And, unequivocally, judging me. They were all, in my eyes, rime-encrusted veterans of numerous circumnavigations, and they knew I was an imposter in their midst.

Sobek anchored off Valley Beach in South Devon. Note rubber rings on saloon roof, detracting from Monty’s attempts to appear like a rugged mariner. Photo: Monty Halls

There was a certain amount of frantic see-sawing of the throttle, with me bellowing ‘Sorry!’ as my bowsprit scythed inches away from their ashen- faced loved ones. Fortunately I had a mate on board (now bitterly regretting it), who, as a former commando, was running around offering himself as a large, fleshy fender to avoid scratching gleaming gel coats and collecting guardrails.

And then – miraculously – we were out of the entrance and into the open sea. One of the folks in the marina even called after me to wish me luck on my travels. I didn’t catch all of what he said, but the last word was definitely ‘….off’.

If someone had, at that precise moment, offered me a third of the asking price to buy the boat back, I would have bitten their hand off. And that brings me to the subject of this, my first column for YM. I’m a new skipper, albeit one who now has a bit more experience than the pinball wizard who terrorised Plymouth Yacht Haven last year, and I think there’s an uncomfortable truth that needs to be acknowledged about buying a boat for the first time. Or truths, to be more accurate.

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Monty Halls on the trials and tribulations of sailing

Now, before you horny-palmed ocean conquerors give a rum-laden snort of derision, I’ve just emerged triumphant from my Day Skipper…

Imposter syndrome

First, they’re large, controlled by an engine that’d just about run a sewing machine, are subject to some interesting laws of physics, and operate on a big, wobbly, slippery, moveable conveyor belt that also does its own thing. That’s quite a lot to take in.

Second, there’s several bits of string that all have weird names. And most other things on board have weird names as well. It is, without doubt, a discombobulating, alien world. Third, literally everyone else on earth who owns a yacht is better than you, knows more than you, has drunk their own urine whilst becalmed in the doldrums, and can tell on sight that you’re a muppet. In short, the psychology of new boat ownership is one of mild neurosis and skewed perceptions.

Owning a boat has been a baptism of fire for Monty and his family. Photo: Monty Halls

Eighteen months of experience has actually shown me the reality is, of course, that everyone has been where you are, and will leap to your assistance given half a chance. Just last week a septuagenarian lady sprinted 50 metres to take one of my lines, digging her heels in as Sobek threatened to break free and head back to Plymouth from our mooring in Dartmouth. She took a turn round a cleat, gripped the line with corded forearms, and smiled at me reassuringly in a kind of ‘Take it easy big fella, I’ve got this’ manner. How lovely.

It’s also turned out to be one of the most rewarding physical and mental challenges of my life. It’s ironic that something so simply powered by the elements involves so many moving parts – the tide, the angle of the wind, planning, the direction of the swell, and the competence of the crew. And on that very subject, it’s been the ultimate team-building experience for my family. In fact, I’d get my wife Tam to write something on the subject, but she’s in town right now and has been gone for ages. Something about seeing a lawyer…

The other, final point, is that this is a never-ending journey. I’m better than I was, but a very long way from being the sailor and skipper I hope to become. And that will be the subject of the columns to come.

I do hope you’ll join me on the journey.

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Fire sinks 31m vintage Broward Marine yacht The Admiral in Marina del Rey, California

The 30.5-metre Broward Marine yacht The Admiral has sunk following a fire while docked in Marina del Rey, California.

The LA County fire department responded to reports of a fire at 8.33pm yesterday (18 September). Two people were on board at the time but were able to evacuate without injuries. 

According to local reports, the interior flames were resistant to firefighters' efforts and the yacht quickly began to list. Authorities were forced to evacuate at approximately 10.30pm. At the time of writing, The Admiral is now almost completely submerged.

The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, though several firework explosions were documented by eyewitnesses.

The Admiral was delivered by US shipyard Broward Marine in 1986. Exterior design was completed in house while her interior is owed to US-based studio Robin Rose . Accommodation is across four cabins, including a master suite and all equipped with flatscreen televisions, entertainment centres and en suite facilities. The yacht was listed for sale in 2018 at a last known asking price of $985,000.

The incident is ongoing. BOAT International will update the story as it develops.

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Best waterproof bags for paddlesport enthusiasts

• September 16, 2024

Sian Lewis, travel journalist and founder of The Girl Outdoors put her love of outdoor adventures to the test as she reviewed the best waterproof bags for paddlesport that are up to the challenge of her next trip.

From navigating whitewater rapids in an inflatable raft to stand-up paddleboarding off the coast of your next holiday destination or even taking your kids on their first canoe trip down your closest river, never head out on the water without this essential companion – the best waterproof bags for paddlesport.

At a glance – editors 3 top choices – best waterproof bags for paddlesport

• Mustang Survival Greenwater Deck Bag 35 Litre
• Red 60 Litre Getaway Kit Bag 60 Litre

Why is a waterproof bag a necessity for any paddlesport adventure?

With any escapade, it’s important to plan ahead. While planning isn’t the most exciting part of the trip, when it comes to a paddle sporting experience, it can make the difference between getting your belongings wet if they fall into the water or stolen if they are left on dry land.

Everything you place in your regular bag, including your wallet, car keys and snacks can be safely stored in a waterproof option. Plus, you can create a kit, especially for your paddlesport trips, which can feature items like a whistle, personal locator beacon and more.

While there are hundreds of waterproof bags for paddlesport enthusiasts available on the market, we’ve tested options that are great for budget, quality and space.

1 / Sea to Summit Big River Dry Backpack 50 Litre 

Specifications:

Material: nylon Capacity: 50 litres Colour: black, red Lash loops: 10 Weight: 760g

Reason to buy: waterproof, great padded straps, tons of room Reason to avoid: heavier than simple dry bags

Big River by name, big capacity by nature – this roomy backpack takes a whopping 50 litres of kit, which is enough for multiple days of exploring on a hiking trail, a weekend sailing trip or a camping adventure. The Big River is as waterproof and durable as it looks, and on test we got the impression that this pack would withstand rough treatment on wild waters without turning a hair.

This design is minimalist compared to proper hiking backpacks aimed for use on dry land, but unlike traditional rucksacks, the Big River is fully waterproofed with a nylon shell, so your stuff will stay dry even if you’re trekking in the heaviest rain. On the outside the pack sports a whopping 10 lash loops in two daisy chains, making it easy to attach the pack to a board, boat or bike.

The plentiful loops are also useful for tying wet kit to the outside of your backpack when you’re on the go. Unlike many waterproof backpacks we’ve reviewed in the past, this bag sports comfy padded straps, so you can still hike long distances to get to your paddlesport spot while wearing it. There’s also a hip strap, but it’s a pity it’s not padded for extra support. Encountering foul weather or heading for the water? Just roll this bag three times to seal it. The white interior makes it easy to see what kit you’ve packed but does get dirty and stained easily. A field repair buckle is included, and the Big River is available in black and dark red/orange – we prefer the latter as it makes you a tad more visible on the water, although the black version is neutral enough that you could use it for commuting to work.

This pack weighs 760 grams so it’s quite heavy compared to simple dry bag designs, but you’re getting a proper backpack for your money (and if you need even more room, there’s also a 75-litre version available). This design is expensive but worth the spend if you need a dry bag-meets-backpack for all kinds of adventure. 

2 / Itiwit Duffle Bag 5 Litre

Material: polyester Capacity: 5 litres Colour: orange, yellow Lash Loops: 1 Weight: 290g

Reasons to buy: bright orange is great for safety, great value, strap Reasons to avoid: splashproof only 

You’ll be easy to spot coming if you’re sporting Itiwit’s bright duffle bag – this vividly-coloured dry bag is available in sunshine yellow or neon orange, both ideal for being seen by other water users when you’re on or near the ocean or a river. Itiwit is one of sporting goods retailer Decathlon’s stable of in-house brands, and we reckon it offers great value for money all round – this handy little bag is a steal at under £10.

This design is dinky enough to work as a sort of outdoor handbag – sling it over your shoulder to keep valuables such as your phone and your wallet within reach but protected from splashes when you’re paddleboarding, kayaking or just out walking the dog in horrible weather. The Itiwit bag has good solid clips and a simple but adequate strap (it isn’t padded, but then again this bag is too small to be too heavy when slung on one shoulder). There’s a top clip that works like a lash loop, so you can add a carabiner and attach this to another bag or a bit of equipment.

Our favourite feature was the numbered stencilling on the outside of the polyester material so that you can see if you’ve folded this bag far enough before you secure it – we’d love it if all dry bags had this feature. This bag is only ‘waterproof to splashes’ and should not be immersed according to Decathlon – on test, we found it let in water after a minute when submerged. It is ideal for popping your phone in for more relaxed activities near water.

3 / Mustang Survival Greenwater Deck Bag 35 Litre

Material: nylon Capacity: 35 litres Colour: black Lash Loops: 3 Weight: 35 litres

Reasons to buy: submersible, easy to pack Reason to avoid: expensive, stiff zipper 

Unlike most dry bags on the market, Mustang’s Survival Greenwater claims to be fully submersible, so it really can be chucked in the sea or dropped in a river without any damage to its contents. On test, we found that if we submerged this bag, it kept water firmly out for up to twenty minutes, mostly due to its hardcore zipper designed with ‘aquaseal’ to keep liquid at bay. The zip is quite stiff to wield, but that bag does come with zipper lubricant to keep it running smoothly and a big, quick-grab zipper pull.

We tested out the bag over a month and it consistently stayed leakproof – while this true waterproofness might degrade with age, this design is suitable for more extreme water sports and will even float if it’s accidentally dropped in the drink. Elsewhere, there’s a removable shoulder strap, lots of lash points and a green fluorescent-hued lining for better visibility when you’re packing kit. The rectangular shape of the Greenwater makes it quick to square away your belongings inside and store with other packs of a similar shape in small spaces.

This bag was the most expensive on the test and it’s overkill if you just want a simple, splashproof bag for adventures near water, but if you’re a sports professional or work outdoors (this bag was designed with military use in mind) this tough bit of kit is worth the spend. A massive 65-litre version is also available. 

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4 / Red 60 Litre Getaway Kit Bag 60 Litre

Material: nylon Capacity: 60 litres Colour: grey Lash Loops: 0 Weight: 1.25kg

Reason to buy: works as a proper backpack, good internal divider, waterproof outer Reason to avoid: heavy, expensive 

Red Equipment started life making paddleboards and changing robes, so it’s no surprise they are dab hands at creating tough kit bags that can withstand an encounter with water. If you need a ready-for-anything kit bag, this is the model for you – the external fabric of the Getaway is made with Red’s own-brand ‘armour tech’, which is designed to be tough yet supple, hardwearing over time, wipe clean and scuff-resistant.

This wonder nylon-based material is also 100% waterproof and withstood a hose down on test. This duffel-style bag has plenty of room (we tested out the 60-litre Getaway pack – a 40 Litre Mission pack and 90-litre Expedition pack are also available) but we reckon the middle size is just right for weekends away and for storing kit and clothing on adventures. On the outside are tough rubber grab handles and two fabric top handles that double up as backpack straps and have enough padding to make this pack comfortable to wear on your shoulders over short distances.

Inside the pack is all black, making sorting kit a bit tricky. The outside offers plenty of places to store belongings, including a mesh external stash pocket and two zipped pockets. Thoughtful extras include a changing mat – great for surfers and wild swimmers – and even an emergency whistle. This roomy design is great for life on deck or for use as a check-in bag on adventurous travels – it’s tough enough to withstand everything from ocean spray to being chucked on a baggage carousel, so while it’s expensive you should find yourself using it regularly. 

5 / Mustang Survival Highwater Backpack 22 Litre

Material: nylon Capacity: 22 litres Colour: black Lash Loops: 0 Weight: 567g

Reasons to buy: good size, handy mesh pockets, shoulder straps, lightweight Reasons to avoid: straps have limited padding, pricy for such a simple design

Mustang’s Highwater is exactly what it looks like – a dry bag you can also pop on your back thanks to simple shoulder straps.  This backpack works well as a waterproof container you can wear if needed, so it’s ideal for paddleboarding excursions, walking to a wild swim spot or for popping a weekend’s worth of clothes in for a boat trip. A roll top entry makes it quick to stash kit and then seal the bag, and watertight seams stopped any splashes getting through on test.

This pack has more external features than most dry bags, including three handy stretchy mesh pockets, which are great for quickly storing clothing and kit on the go. The interior is black, which does make it hard to see what you’ve squirrelled away. The shoulder straps are foam padded and there’s a sternum clip – they’re comfortable for a few miles but not structured enough for a proper trek (despite Mustang’s claim of ‘all-day comfort’).

Where this design does stand out compared to other backpack designs is for its lightweight – at under 600g it won’t weigh you down. There are no dedicated lash loops but you can use the straps to cinch this pack to a board or a bike. We reckoned despite that being a versatile pick this is quite a pricy option for such a simple design – there are more affordable dry bag-cum-backpacks on the market. 

6 / Musto Evo Dry Tube 20 Litre 

Material: polyamide Capacity: 20 litres Colour: grey or black Lash Loops: 1 Weight: 390g

Reason to buy: useful handle, clear panel, tough fabric Reason to avoid: not submersible, grey colourway could get dirty 

Musto’s Evo collection was designed with sailors in mind, and these waterproof packs in an array of sizes stood out for ocean going as soon as we laid eyes on them. These dry bags look and feel like great quality – if you’re after something splashproof they’re a solid all-rounder for sailing and water sports alike. This 20-litre version of the Dry Tube design was reliably water-resistant on test. We wouldn’t class this as a fully waterproof bag and you can’t submerge it, but it will withstand rain and splashes, so it’s better used near water rather than where there’s a likelihood of it getting dumped overboard. It’s also tough enough to chuck about on boats and bikes or to attach to the outside of a mountaineering backpack.

A clever translucent panel means you can see what is inside at a glance. This feature is great when you’re packing multiple dry bags full of kit for adventure camping or international travels, and makes seeing inside the pack easy. We’d pick the black colourway over the light grey version of the Evo Dry, as the lighter hue could get dirty easily. The included strap is of decent quality (although there’s no padding so while it’s comfortable enough to sling over your shoulder, we wouldn’t carry it far) and when the bag is rolled up the buckle doubles up as a grab handle. There’s only one lash loop, but it’s solid plastic so you can pop a carabiner on it. This is a great all-rounder for activities above the water line and a decent price. 

How we tested the best waterproof bags for paddlesport 

We know how important it is for gear to last as long as possible, that’s why when testing the bag – adventure blogger, Sian Lewis, took a variety of features into account to ensure the best of the best made it onto the list. 

To ensure anyone can travel with these bags in the water, we made sure all options were 60 litres / 16 US gallons or less capacity. 

A paddlesport bag should be lightweight to ensure it can travel with you on a canoe, paddleboard or raft. 

Waterproofness

Bags are rarely 100% submersible due to their design, but some have a better seal than others and can take on the elements better than others. 

Without compromising on value for money, we’d recommend setting a budget for your paddlesport bag. It’s important that the more you invest in the bag, the less likely you are to replace it within a year.

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How To Repair Minor Fiberglass Damage on Your Boat

• By Lenny Rudow
• September 16, 2024

All boaters will bump pilings, kiss rubrails or make an errant screw hole here or there, and those are just a few of the ways minor fiberglass damage can occur onboard. Anytime there’s significant damage to a vessel’s fiberglass, you’ll want to call in a pro, but fixing the minor stuff is actually easy and straightforward. If the damage is limited to the gelcoat, and you know there are no structural issues to worry about, cosmetic repairs can be made in a matter of minutes. 

Fixing Chips, Dings and Holes in Fiberglass Gel Coat

Stage one in fixing this type of fiberglass damage is to clean out the divot. This includes removing any loose chips or fragments, sanding the surface with a fine-grit sandpaper, then wiping the surface down with Interlux 202 or acetone to remove all contaminants. If you’re filling in an old screw hole, be sure to sand the edges and roll up a small piece of the sandpaper so you can insert into the hole and sand the inside edges too. Do the same with a rag and the 202 or acetone to clean it out. Now, you’re ready to fill in that blemish.

Gelcoat paste will do the trick, and you can use a regular putty knife to create a smooth surface that fills all the gaps. But there’s a complicating factor: you’ll need to color-match the paste with your boat’s original gelcoat. There are literally hundreds of shades and tones of gelcoat, and you’ll have to custom mix your own batch. Start with a neutral white gelcoat paste, then add small amounts of pigment and mix it in. Most gelcoat repair kits will come with several coloring agents allowing you to mix up just about any combination, so if your boat is anything but plain white, it’s usually best to get a kit rather than buying a single pigment and trying to match the correct shade.

Here’s the kicker: when the gelcoat dries, the color often changes slightly. So, what looks like a perfect match upon mixing may turn out to be slightly off when it hardens up. To combat the issue, carefully mix several batches with slightly different paste/pigment ratios that create slightly different shades, allow them to dry, then compare them with your boat’s existing gelcoat. When you find a match you can live with (getting a perfect match is virtually impossible), remix it. Now, you’re ready to spackle it into the damaged area. Make sure to overfill it just a bit and don’t leave any air pockets. When you’re satisfied, cover the gelcoat paste with plastic wrap or a similar film (often included in kits) because gelcoat cures best when it’s not exposed to the air.

After it dries completely, lightly sand the area with extra-fine sandpaper until the overfilled area matches up with the pre-existing surface. Then wet-sand with a super-fine grit sandpaper until the surface is completely smooth. Finally, give the area a couple of coats of paste wax.

Fixing Cracks in Fiberglass

Fixing cracks is a bit tougher, because they don’t have enough surface area for the gelcoat paste to adhere; you can’t just smoosh it in there and hope for the best. First, you need to open up the cracks with a Dremel tool. Use a silicon carbide or tungsten carbide bit shaped like a cone, and be sure to grind deep enough to expose the uncracked fiberglass beneath. Keep in mind that adding lots of pressure to a Dremel won’t produce the best results. Instead, run it along the cracks multiple times with light pressure.

When the cracks have all been ground away, sand the exposed areas with fine-grit sandpaper to remove any burrs or jagged edges. Then wipe down all the areas with Interlux 202 or acetone to eliminate contaminants.

From here on out the repair process is the same as for chips and dings. However, if the cracks surround a high-stress area like the attachment point for a rail or a T-top support, there’s a good chance the cracks will reappear over time. It may be necessary to add backing plates or some other form of structural support to prevent a recurrence.

What about making repairs when the raw fiberglass cloth beneath the gel coat has been damaged? At that point, it should really be considered major as opposed to minor. So, if shards of matt or woven roving are showing call in the pros.

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Sailing yachts like Mike Lynch's are 'unsinkable bodies', CEO of boat manufacturing firm says

Bayesian superyacht which sank off Italy is an "unsinkable" vessel, Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, said.

By Ashna Hurynag, news correspondent and Eleonora Chiarella, producer

Sunday 25 August 2024 08:48, UK

Vessels like Mike Lynch's stricken superyacht are "unsinkable", according to the chief executive of the firm which makes and sells them.

Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, told Sky News there are no flaws with the design and construction of the Bayesian superyacht which capsized in a storm off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, on Monday.

Five bodies were found by divers on Wednesday - taking the number of confirmed dead to six.

The Italian Sea Group also owns the firm that built British tech tycoon Mr Lynch's Bayesian, and Mr Costantino said the vessels "are the safest in the most absolute sense".

"Being the manufacturer of Perini [boats], I know very well how the boats have always been designed and built," he said.

"And as Perini is a sailing ship... sailing ships are renowned to be the safest ever."

He said their structure and keel made them "unsinkable bodies".

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Mr Costantino said news of the sinking "put me in a state of sadness on one side and of disbelief on the other".

"This incident sounds like an unbelievable story, both technically and as a fact," he said.

It is understood Italian prosecutors investigating the incident are continuing to hold interviews with the survivors.

On Tuesday they questioned the captain for more than two hours to help reconstruct what happened and provide useful technical details.

Four British inspectors are also in Porticello and have begun a preliminary assessment of events.

It is understood they will look at all relevant aspects of the incident, including the design, stability, and operation of the vessel. They will also examine the effects of the weather conditions experienced.

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Twenty-two people were on board the vessel, 15 of whom were rescued - including Briton Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter Sofia.

Divers will resume efforts on Thursday morning to bring ashore a body they found earlier. One more person remains missing.

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