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The Official Newsletter of ALEXSEAL ® Yacht Coatings - Volume V, Issue I At ALEXSEAL ® , our business is not only about paint or boats. It’s about people. ALEXSEAL engineers were in fact the visionaries who decades ago first brought aliphatic polyester polyurethanes to the marine market. We innovated the use of new raw materials and created the trade of urethane application. ALEXSEAL’s primers, fillers and fairing products are formulated to optimize the results of the topcoat. What does this mean to you as an owner, project manager, yacht builder or applicator? Reliability. You can trust that you will always get the same high gloss, highly durable, and easy- to-repair finish from today’s can of ALEXSEAL as you did ten years ago and as you will ten years from now. No one else has delivered this consistency of quality to the market. You cannot and should not have to accept a finish that fails due to changing or experimental formulations. You can count on ALEXSEAL to provide the products that will provide you consistently superior results. Quality control at ALEXSEAL starts the minute a raw material is received. Each ingredient - in every single batch - is quarantined and individually tested to comply with precise specifications. No one else goes to these lengths, but quality control at ALEXSEAL does not stop there. Every single can is clearly labeled with lot and date numbers and we retain samples of every batch. If there is ever an application question in the field, the technicians at one of ALEXSEAL’s application centers can duplicate your field conditions (temperature, humidity and air flow) precisely, with the exact same paint you are using. Test panels go through extensive UV and wear testing to the The Quality Behind ALEXSEAL ® Anoer ALEXSEAL ® Big Finish for Nordhavn A vision of optimum design, advanced engineering and spacious, luxurious life onboard, the new Nordhavn 120 beckons those who consider the world their playground and the ocean, a home. Beautiful and sleek with her ALEXSEAL ® finish, yet big and brawny, the N120 gracefully indulges owners and guests with spaciousness and richness. Like ALEXSEAL, Nordhavn works closely with their customers to deliver the highest degree of quality and elegance from their product line. Encompassing the highest levels of talent, experience and imagination any production manufacturer can offer, the N120 represents Nordhavn’s commitment to the future while continuing to stay true to their 40-year heritage. Constructed at South Coast Marine, the N120 is a world-class, ABS-certified yacht destined to be the choice of a new generation of travelers expecting the best and finding their expectations exceeded. Nordhavn owners can look forward to realizing the same level of service and support from ALEXSEAL Yacht Coatings. FAIRING & FINISHES Continued on Page 5 Photo: Doug Harlow 2 3 3 5 5 Inside this Issue M/Y Nassima Acico Yachts Feelin’ Good Southern Wind Shipyard 100RPH Hatteras Yachts Quality Cover Story Continued Product News NEW: Fast Spot Primer 414 Page 1 of 8 ALEXSEAL.COM > Europe: +49 (40) 75 10 30 > North America: +1 (843) 654 7755

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The Official Newsletter of ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings - Volume V, Issue I

At ALEXSEAL®, our business is not only about paint or boats. It’s about people. ALEXSEAL engineers were in fact the visionaries who decades ago first brought aliphatic polyester polyurethanes to the marine market. We innovated the use of new raw materials and created the trade of urethane application. ALEXSEAL’s primers, fillers and fairing products are formulated to optimize the results of the topcoat.

What does this mean to you as an owner, project manager, yacht builder or applicator? Reliability. You can trust that you will always get the same high gloss, highly durable, and easy-to-repair finish from today’s can of ALEXSEAL as you did ten years ago and as you will ten years from now. No one else has delivered this consistency of quality to the market. You cannot and should not have to accept a finish that

fails due to changing or experimental formulations. You can count on ALEXSEAL to provide the products that will provide you consistently superior results.

Quality control at ALEXSEAL starts the minute a raw material is received. Each ingredient - in every single batch - is quarantined and individually tested to comply with precise specifications. No one else goes to these lengths, but quality control at ALEXSEAL does not stop there. Every single can is clearly labeled with lot and date numbers and we retain samples of every batch. If there is ever an application question in the field, the technicians at one of ALEXSEAL’s application centers can duplicate your field conditions (temperature, humidity and air flow) precisely, with the exact same paint you are using. Test panels go through extensive UV and wear testing to the

The Quality Behind ALEXSEAL®

Another ALEXSEAL® Big Finish for NordhavnA vision of optimum design, advanced engineering and spacious, luxurious life onboard, the new Nordhavn 120 beckons those who consider the world their playground and the ocean, a home. Beautiful and sleek with her ALEXSEAL® finish, yet big and brawny, the N120 gracefully indulges owners and guests with spaciousness and richness.

Like ALEXSEAL, Nordhavn works closely with their customers to deliver the highest

degree of quality and elegance from their product line. Encompassing the highest levels of talent, experience and imagination any production manufacturer can offer, the N120 represents Nordhavn’s commitment to the future while continuing to stay true to their 40-year heritage. Constructed at South Coast Marine, the N120 is a world-class, ABS-certified yacht destined to be the choice of a new

generation of travelers expecting the best and finding their expectations exceeded. Nordhavn owners can look forward to realizing the same level of service and support from ALEXSEAL Yacht Coatings.

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M/Y NassimaAcico Yachts

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100RPHHatteras Yachts

QualityCover Story Continued

Product NewsNEW: Fast Spot Primer 414

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FAIRING & FINISHES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

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Spindrift 2 Balances Weight & Speed with ALEXSEAL®

At 40 meters (131 ft), the maxi-trimaran Spindrift 2 is the world’s largest racing trimaran built to date. With the goal of applying the latest technology to improve her performance wherever possible, owners Dona Bertarelli and

Yann Guichard selected the advanced coatings of ALEXSEAL®. The racing world is continually in search of the ideal performance balance between weight and speed. ALEXSEAL helped to meet this challenge with

our system designed specifically to provide excellent coverage properties with minimal weight and exceptional durability – all without impacting the distinctively rich look of Spindrift Racing’s signature black, white & metallic gold color scheme.

From the application of ALEXSEAL 442 primer to the opulent metallic gold accents, Spindrift 2’s ALEXSEAL product specialist team was comprised of the CDK Shipyard in Lorient France, our French distributor IBA, and ALEXSEAL’s technical sales manager, Serge Baccaini. As Spindrift 2 looks to win world records, ALEXSEAL’s global support team stands ready to rally around their Big Finishes.

Saint-Philibert, France: Spindrift 2 - Custom Metallic Gold

Acico & ALEXSEAL® - A Unique Expression of Yachting Style Acico Yachts chose ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings’ full system for the exterior of their 49 meter (161 ft) tri-deck motoryacht, Nassima. This aluminum tri-deck, long-range motoryacht features special innovations such as a garage for a car and motorbikes and a large aquarium that transitions the ocean from outside the aft deck into the saloon. With modernizations such as this, it is only natural that Acico would choose the advancements of ALEXSEAL that are as lasting and stylish as one of their premier motor yachts.

Following the esteemed heritage of Dutch Yacht Builders, Acico united a team of highly skilled designers, engineers and craftsmen with a passion for every detail. Led by Swiss Naval Architect Christian Bolinger, Acico creates semi-custom and custom yachts up to 60 meters in aluminum or steel, in classic as well as modern

designs. Similar to Acico’s belief that it is the owner’s vision that counts, ALEXSEAL also strives to stay at the top of the coatings industry by quickly responding to market demands and trends.

Translating our mutual customers’ dreams into a unique expression of their yachting style, while providing performance beyond expectations, is a genuine dedication you can rely on from the people who craft ALEXSEAL Yacht Coatings and Acico Yachts.

Enkhuizen, The Netherlands: Nassima - T7151 Whisper Gray

Hatteras Yachts 100RPH Hull #1 Debuts with ALEXSEAL®

From the elegant lines of her profile, to the exquisite detail found throughout her interior spaces, Hatteras Yachts 100’ Raised Pilothouse is their finest yacht ever. Like every other Hatteras before her, and every can of ALEXSEAL®, the

finished product is the result of valuable input from customers. To the experienced yachtsman, the 100 RPH’s aesthetic details speak to the half century of knowledge and tradition that have been invested into her design.

Hatteras Yachts has had the privilege of building impressive motor yachts and sportfishing convertibles for discerning yachtsmen around the world. For more than five decades, Hatteras defined the industry and dominated the class of competitors that followed. The number of manufacturers – in any industry – that can claim bulletproof strength, while at the same time be held as the model of style and comfort, are few and far between. Add rugged durability, off-shore performance, and luxurious craftsmanship and you have much more than a brand… You have an icon. It is an honor for ALEXSEAL to partner with Hatteras Yachts on the flagship of their next generation of motor yachts and her many sisterships to come.

New Bern, NC, USA: Hatteras Yachts 100RPH - T9132 Cloud White

Southern Wind is “Feelin’ Good” in ALEXSEAL®

Built with two decades of superyacht construction experience gained at Cape Town’s renowned Southern Wind Shipyard, the SW82 “Feelin’ Good” is the first of this hull series to recently launch. Designed by Farr Yacht Design and Nauta, and sporting a striking ALEXSEAL® metallic Dolphine Blue finish, “Feelin’ Good” has flawlessly captured the essence of bluewater sailing.

The Southern Wind Shipyard is the dream realizations of a man who has always breathed the sea air - Guglielmo “Willy” Persico. He grew up following his father’s work in Naples shipyards and applied his degree in engineering as the head at Cantieri Navali Rodriguez - famous for the production of hydroplanes and fast ships. But Willy’s true love is sailing, and this passion helped to mold the taste and experience needed to create the best that the market can offer - realized in the SW82 and her sister vessels.

Willy Persico has always managed relations with customers directly, establishing a relationship of complicity. The reason is simple: he is one of them. A picture you will find painted similarly at ALEXSEAL. From the management team of our parent

company, Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. to the technical sales managers assisting applicators in yards the world over, we share a personal passion for boating and have a genuine interest in the success of your finish.

Cape Town, South Africa: Feelin’ Good - M5927 Dolphine Blue

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Contest Yachts Partners with ALEXSEAL® In Pursuit of InnovationFounded in 1959 by Ed Conijn, Contest Yachts set forth to build first class yachts in a range of 42’ - 72’ from the latest generation of polyester materials. The first product was an open two-man leeboard boat called the Flying Dutchman, an instant success that served as the basis for the racing class of the same name. Over 600 examples of this enormously popular yacht were eventually built, giving an incredible foundation to Contest Yachts.

For more than the last half century, Ed, his son Fritz and grandson Arjen responded to demands for their innovative designs by ushering in an era of Holland-built series, and more recently semi-custom yachts – establishing Contest Yachts well beyond Dutch borders. Smart teamwork has continued to be a hallmark of the Contest success story as they work with leading suppliers, which now includes ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings.

ALEXSEAL technical sales manager, Marcel Voskamp, and Contest’s project managers work together closely to create a range of exceptional coatings solutions committed to a no-compromise approach to high quality finished products. With

the launch of larger and larger sailing yachts, and their first-ever motoryacht, the Contest 52MC, in January, 2013, ALEXSEAL is delighted to share in the deliveries to come as Contest Yachts pursues further innovations.

Medemblik, The Netherlands: Contest 72CS / PH3 - M8945 Diamond Gray

ALEXSEAL® Celebrates 45 Years of Wim van der Valk SophisticationSince 1968, Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts has built a rich heritage for both steel and aluminum motor yachts. With a great passion for boating, constant innovation and quality improvements with every vessel, the company is recognized

as a respected and prominent Dutch shipyard.

Unlike many others, Continental Yachts are completely built in-house. So applying the complete ALEXSEAL® paint system, building and welding

the hull, interior appointments, electronics installations, etc. are all done by their own exceptional team of people. This unique approach provides a great advantage during the build period, but it also means that they can offer their customers the best possible after-sales service.

Just like the ALEXSEAL team, all Continental Yachts employees take great pride in the products they build. Each and every sophisticated angle and line has a reason for being and is carefully considered. Both timeless and contemporary designs are beautifully synchronized. The “Wim van der Valk” look and feel has always been a one-of-a-kind personal expression that will turn heads in admiration wherever they travel.

Waalwijk, The Netherlands: Falcon - M8944 Hazelnut

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New! Fast Spot Primer 414 After a battery of proven field trials, ALEXSEAL® announces the availability of the industry’s first product specifically formulated to allow boatyards and builders to prime and paint a small or damaged area in one day. ALEXSEAL Fast Spot Primer 414 is an acrylic/epoxy-based, quick-drying spot primer that possesses the fastest dry-to-sand characteristics available for the marine market.

Fast Spot Primer 414 is designed to seal exposed underlying primers and substrates where breakthrough areas have occurred during the final sanding process, prior to applying topcoat. Its swift drying time of one hour allows for repair jobs to

proceed more quickly, while reducing application and wait times - curbing expenses all around.

ALEXSEAL chemists combined the fast drying properties of an acrylic polymer and the durable characteristics of epoxy to create this truly unique product. Some automotive products have been applied for marine use in the past, however they often produce undesirable results where you can see the repair later on. None of these options offer marine applicators the benefits of the revolutionary coatings

technology found in Fast Spot Primer 414. Available in quart containers in a light sand color, Fast Spot Primer 414 may be used in spray applications. Part of the complete ALEXSEAL Coatings System, applicators will also value the excellent gloss and color holdout for a consistent finish.

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highest standard of durability, color retention and gloss. Mankiewicz has been producing the highest quality coatings for over 100 years and every ALEXSEAL product benefits from this experience and our team’s dedication to quality. As a result, Mankiewicz has received Daimler’s highest supplier rating of VDA 6.3 – something no other paint manufacturer has achieved.

The first time you spray ALEXSEAL, you will see that we have designed a finish system for the exact needs of the yacht market. Whereas acrylic finishes for the automobile industry are designed for painting small areas with very short drying times to accommodate high volume production, ALEXSEAL is formulated to provide the best possible spraying characteristics for the large surface area of yachts. ALEXSEAL dries just slow enough to ensure a wet edge is maintained for each pass of the spray gun. This allows the finish to flow

out properly, resulting in an even, high gloss finish without sanding or buffing.

The durability and repairability of ALEXSEAL Topcoat is second to none. While all linear aliphatic polyester polyurethane paints are comprised of parallel strands of molecules, joined with links like the rungs of a ladder, ALEXSEAL forms a harder finish by curing with many more crosslinks – targeting 100% cross linkage of all molecules of paint. These molecular

bonds provide physical strength as if the whole cured coating were a single large molecule protecting your yacht. This very high level of crosslinking creates a tougher finish that stands up to real world wear and tear, such as longer lasting non-skid and high resistance to rubbing fenders.

Unlike other polyurethanes, in which the topcoat separates into a clear layer over a pigmented layer, ALEXSEAL Topcoat maintains the pigment

through the entire coating layer. When you do have to make a repair, you won’t have to worry about having to repaint a large area. Since there is no clear layer to sand through and the pigment of ALEXSEAL is uniform through the cured topcoat, it is easy to spray topcoat over the repaired area and buff the finish in quickly for an almost invisible repair. While you could do that with a soft acrylic paint, no other durable urethane offers this level of repairability with consistent color and gloss.

When you are ready for the most durable, highest gloss, and easiest- to-repair finish on your yachts, call us. Let’s do a project together. We know once you do, you’ll see the quality of ALEXSEAL and its ease of application and you’ll join our family of proud applicators, designers, project managers, and owners who specify only ALEXSEAL for their yachts, time and again.

ALEXSEAL® exhibits uniform pigmentationCompeting topcoats separate as they dry

“We’ve specified ALEXSEAL® for over 200 steel yachts since 2006, and our warranty claims have gone down enormously.”

Marcel Jetten - Jetten Yachting

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Marcel VoskampThe NetherlandsMbl: + 31 0 610 38 02 46Eml: [email protected] primarily serves the Dutch yachting network in the Netherlands and has acquired a unique level of expertise working with several of the world’s largest marine paint manufacturers. His vast knowledge of the region and marine coatings industry provides the ALEXSEAL® team with keen insight into every aspect of marine coatings trends and business protocols. Marcel’s territory, rich in boating history, is the home to many of the world’s most prestigious builders. Whether working with 20 ft wooden tenders, 100 ft carbon sailing yachts, or 300 ft steel superyachts, customers rely on Marcel’s expertise and support when applying our products.

Lauris AppelThe NetherlandsMbl: +31 0 613 65 35 62Eml: [email protected] began his illustrious career in the automotive market, including car refinishing, before starting with a Dutch wholesaler specializing in marine and protective coatings over 15 years ago. Due to the successful growth of ALEXSEAL® in the Dutch market, it was a natural progression to have Lauris’ broad experience and understanding brought into the ALEXSEAL® mix. His dedication to the market, including working with some of the most well-known shipyards south of Holland, is a welcome addition to the team. The impeccable standards of the Dutch marine industry will be met, if not exceeded by ALEXSEAL® thanks to the technical knowledge and skilled support in the application process that Lauris brings to the marketplace.

Serge BaccainiFranceMbl: + 33 6 75 78 44 33Eml: [email protected] has worked in the paint industry across the globe for nearly 15 years, joining the ALEXSEAL® team in 2006. Serge operates out of France supporting the large volume of new build and refit activity on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast. Serge’s customers enjoy his on-site technical support and the added knowledge-base and swift responsiveness of the ALEXSEAL® factory in nearby Hamburg. Given the globe-trotting nature of yachts built and refit in this region, ALEXSEAL’s world-wide network and superior product quality have generated such an increase in demand that we are expanding our customer support in the South of France. With the help of Serge, ALEXSEAL® is able to respond even faster to our customer’s coating needs.

Corrado SallustioItalyMbl: +39 32 77 39 31 85Eml: [email protected] to joining the ALEXSEAL® team, Corrado spent more than a decade serving the Italian market for a multi-national chemical company. His extensive knowledge of the technology that comprises the ALEXSEAL® product line is another example of our service team’s foundation of success in ensuring your successful application results in total satisfaction. Corrado serves one of the most discerning marine markets in the world, and enjoys knowing that ALEXSEAL® is best suited to meet the challenge of this region’s trend-setting coating requirements. Whether managing a new coating project or a repaint, Corrado and the ALEXSEAL global network provide the best possible service to the Italian market.

Bin ZhouChinaMbl: +86 1582 1891 365Eml: [email protected] began his coatings career at Mankiewicz Headquarters in Hamburg, Germany and later returned to Shanghai, China to represent Mankiewicz. The yacht coatings market in this region has been expanding at a rapid pace due to the economic strength of the region as well as their expansive coastline. Together with a strong support staff and new facilities in Shanghai and Singapore, he has successfully introduced ALEXSEAL® to Chinese yacht builders. With the combination of ALEXSEAL’s experienced technical knowledge base, professional service and extensive R&D, Bin enjoys his role in establishing ALEXSEAL® as a market leader in China.

Mankiewicz (Germany)Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 18921107 Hamburg, GermanyTel. +49 (40) 75 10 30

Mankiewicz (USA)415 Jessen LaneCharleston, SC 29492, USATel. +1 (843) 654 7755

Mankiewicz (UK)Unit 26, Ashville Way, WhetstoneLeicester LE8 6NU, United KingdomTel. +44 (0) 11 62 84 77 80

Mankiewicz (France)Parc du Mérantais, 1-3 rue GuynemerF-78114 Magny Les Hameaux, FranceTel.: +33 (0) 1 82 84 00 01

Mankiewicz (China)Rm. 901, Super Ocean Finance CenterNo. 2067 Yan An West RoadShanghai 200336, ChinaTel.: +86 21 6295 7578/79

Christian von der HeydeCentral U.S.Mbl: + 1 314 265 0610Eml: [email protected] was instrumental in the development of ALEXSEAL®. As a chemist serving both the aviation and marine markets for 40 years, in the lab and in the field, Chris was very familiar with all available products and knew that it was time to look at a better manufacturing process to deliver more durable and repairable options. Mankiewicz’s 100-plus year coatings history and forward-thinking team of chemists were the perfect match to turn Chris’ innovative ideas into a reality that quickly became a brand of choice the world over.

Jeff GrandgenettGulf Coast U.S.Mbl: +1 850 502 6908Eml: [email protected] his beginnings in aerospace coatings in 1993 and immersion in the marine coatings industry since then, Jeff brings extensive knowledge of extreme conditions coatings manufacturing, product application, quality control and R&D to the ALEXSEAL® team. Jeff’s customers benefit greatly from his expertise and hands-on approach to ensuring their ALEXSEAL® finish exceeds all expectations.

Jeff HollandGeorgia, Florida, Caribbean, South America & AsiaMbl: + 1 772 979 2488Eml: [email protected] Abu Dhabi to Australia, Jeff is one of ALEXSEAL’s technical go-to experts. Jeff’s background as one of the first applicators of two-part polyurethane coatings in the marine environment make him one of ALEXSEAL’s most widely sought

after team members. With more than 35 years of experience in applying and selling yacht coatings, Jeff’s innate understanding of the coatings process in all types of conditions provides customers with the highly customized applications of ALEXSEAL® required in today’s diverse market. Jeff takes great pride in his involvement in the application of ALEXSEAL® on some of the most celebrated yachts in the world.

Tripp NelsonDelaware to GeorgiaMbl: + 1 919 604 2285Eml: [email protected] has acquired a deep understanding of the marine coatings industry, spending more than 30 years p r o f e s s i o n a l l y dedicated to the marine market. From his beginnings sanding boats, to developing and marketing new products to standardizing global customer service protocols, Tripp’s primary focus is always how best to serve the customer and adapt products to the changing marine market. His loyal customers know that Tripp genuinely cares about, and takes pride in, the outcome of their painting processes.

Alastair SmithDelaware to Maine & Eastern CanadaMbl: + 1 203 641 0639Eml: [email protected] began his marine career working in a boat yard in 1985. He moved to selling marine coatings shortly thereafter and has served the boat yards and OEM’s of the northeastern coastline ever since. Alastair has an extensive knowledge of the marine coatings industry and a keen understanding of the strengths of ALEXSEAL® compared to competing products. He takes pride in introducing his customers to ALEXSEAL’s superior products, knowing they are the result of substantial investments in R & D and serviced by a global coatings team.

Alex SandasWestern U.S., Western Canada & MexicoMbl: + 1 360 460 9006Eml: [email protected] an applicator, Alex’s perfectionist technique for applying yacht coatings made his refinishing business sought after in yards throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. After more than twenty years and hundreds of applications, Alex brought his expertise to the marine coatings manufacturing industry. In joining the ALEXSEAL® team, he delivers unparalleled service to our customers, following orders from placement through application to ensure customer satisfaction.

Thomas SchultzEuropeMbl: +49 0 172 421 63 96Eml: [email protected] has played a key role in the evolution of the ALEXSEAL® program from the onset of Mankiewicz’s decision to deliver better coatings to the marine market. After several years of remarkable growth, Thomas and the entire ALEXSEAL® team celebrate what they have achieved in such a short period of time. Knowing Mankiewicz could deliver superior products gave Thomas the determination to take on the daunting task of conquering the highly competitive marine coatings market. With the combination of a hand picked, highly respected professional team and heavy investments in R&D, Thomas and Mankiewicz knew they could change the marine coatings landscape, and they have indeed done it.

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“I cannot say enough about ALEXSEAL sup-port. They are hands-on guys who have painted. They walk the walk.”

Tom Thompson - Pacific Coast

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA (HQ)+1 954 523 4371Greenport, NY, USA+1 631 477 1900Cocoa, FL, USA+1 321 632 8484Stuart, FL, USA+1 772 286 2118www.lewismarine.com

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain+34 971 713 744Barcelona, Spain+34 93 225 4496www.pinmar.com

Victoria, BC, Canada+1 250 382 7722Burlington, ON, Canada+1 905 332 8291www.paynesmarine.com

Phuket, Thailand+66 864759184www.p-marine.com

San Diego, CA, USA+1 619 224 2733www.sandiegomarine.com

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New Orleans, LA, USA+1 504 288 1250www.seachest.us

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Dubai, U.A.E.+971 (0) 4 239 1722www.teamoneinc.com

Athens, Greece+30 22950 22487www.technochrom.gr

Tuzla/Istanbul, Turkey+90 216 3941650www.teknomarin.com.tr

Viareggio, Italy+39 0 584/383883www.nautica-service.it

Ukraine+380 512 580 540 www.ua-marine.com.ua

Sneek, The Netherlands+31 0515 412703www.verfvanderfeer.nl

Pula, Croatia+385 91 1502460www.yachthings.com

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