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Quality Problems - Astondoa Yachts - Spain

Discussion in 'Astondoa Yacht' started by RUSSLAND, Jun 24, 2015.

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  1. RUSSLAND, Jun 24, 2015
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    From the distance it looks good....

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  2. RUSSLAND, Jun 24, 2015
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    We come closer.... 7.jpg 6.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg 5.jpg
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  3. RUSSLAND, Jun 24, 2015
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    The boat is 2010. The gelcoat cracks are everywhere. Cost Euro 2M+ back then in 2010 when the contract was signed.
  4. Ward, Jun 24, 2015
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    Is there any significance to the repeated pictures, or was that a posting glitch?
  5. olderboater, Jun 25, 2015
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    I know the cracks are very annoying, but other than them, how is the boat? Are you having other problems or is that it? Are there issues beyond those you are showing?
  6. RUSSLAND, Jun 25, 2015
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    Sorry, gentlemen, the repeated pictures was a mistake/UI issue. I have seen the cracked gelcoat before, but this is too much, for the boat which is just 5 years old. We have asked the independent contractor for a quote in order to repair the gelcoat, and the amount is .......exorbitant.
  7. RUSSLAND, Jun 25, 2015
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    Other than that, the boat and the equipment are quite well, however the engine hours are just 400 approx.
  8. Capt J, Jun 25, 2015
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    I wouldn't just fix the cracks, I'd just awlgrip the entire hull, it should be less than $30k. Then you don't need to pay to wax the hull, just wash it with Awlwash
  9. RUSSLAND, Jun 25, 2015
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    Thanks for the hint, Capt J, however, if we decide to awlgrip the entire hull (and superstructure also, I believe) -we will need to scrape off the existing paint, right? Less than 30K sounds reassuring, however we need to get and compare the quotes from the service guys. The first shipyard to respond rolled out Euro 60K....
  10. Capt J, Jun 25, 2015
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    Probably just sand it down really good, fill-in/fix the cracks, use the right primer and paint.....your painter will recommend what to do. The hull itself is about $30k, the entire boat including the hull probably around $100k here in the U.S., it looks like you have gelcoat and not paint, but again impossible to tell without seeing it in person.
  11. YachtForums, Jun 26, 2015
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    The stress cracks shown beneath the teak strip appear to be from impact, meaning the underlying laminate could be sacrificed. If you have gelcoat cracks in areas not exposed to impact, they are probable signs of structural flexing.
  12. PtJudeRI, Jun 26, 2015
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    I am having my boat painted as we speak. My yacht had a gelcoat problem from the manufacturer, and its purely a cosmetic issue. It looks awful, but its cosmetic. If your yacht is gelcoat, then you will have to sand it down (removing all of it isn't necessary), prime it with a quality primer that will fill what remains of any small spider cracks (I used epoxy barrier coat) and then 2-3 coats of awl grip to finish it off. For your size boat, $30k for the topsides is a steal. My boat is 50ft. and I am paying around $30k for the topsides. I received quotes of up to $85,000 for the same work. I would talk to a few yards, get some examples of the work that they have done, talk to customers, and settle on a price and TIME (getting it done in an agreed upon tome is a big issue as well...) Best of Luck, hopefully nothing structural is going on with the yacht.
  13. Liam, Jun 30, 2015
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    I was doing a consultancy to a client and we saw some misused 15-16 meters sports yachts.
    Quotes where always in the 20,000 EUROS or upward for hull, and more or less same for upper structure.