@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 Apropos of our discussions on the Windelo forward cockpit, the folk at Sailing Second Star seem happy with the shelter and ease of sail handling it offers. What I like about them is that they don't set themselves up as something they are not, and in no way would their level of experience compare to yours. But they have crossed the Atlantic in fairly sporty conditions, and so their comments can't be dismissed. The build quality also appears to be good, with no exceptional faults that others have had. Of course none of that makes the Windelo's shallow draft and beacheable, or have the greater accommodation offered by flared hulls, so of course with your criteria your choice was the way to go. They do seem to be decent boats though, and the innovative forward cockpit seems to work well.
You had me going with that “green eggs and ham” boat color! 😮 I was running all these thoughts through my head how I was going to gently tell you that the color looked like something you would find in a baby’s diaper. 🫢 💩 lol 😂 I love the additional yacht certification you are getting on your catamaran. Their standards are high and their certification is another reason your Portofino will be the gold standard. Now, did I address that green egg color …. 😜🤪☺️
Hi Mango, we did think of not telling folk till next week but that would just have been tooooo painful for everyone!!! Thanks for your comments and glad we got you going!
I really like the gray color of the smaller portofino, but anything you choose will look great. I’d just keep it a lighter shade so it’s easier to maintain and still look nice even when it’s a bit dirty. Robin Egg Blue is my vote ❤
What is the fairing/filler material? Epoxy? Polyester? How is the aluminum surface prepared? Sandblasting? Chemical solvent wash? Acid etch? Is a primer sprayed on before the filler is applied?
Great questions- Aluminium can be very difficult to paint properly. There is a 90foot monohull at my Marina that has been repainted twice and it is already peeling away.
Hi Jack, I will share what I understand and get the rest of the info for you later. The raw aluminium is sanded (ground) to get rid of the oxide layer and create the grip, then the primer paint is applied, the filler - but I will have to find out what product they are using. On my 42 footer, I used West Systems epoxy with "balls" to create the softer sandable filler.
At this stage we don;t know because they put stuff on then sand most of it off again - we expect about 100kg (maybe less, maybe more,,,) but they will weigh the boat after the filler to know what it added.
Certifiers are like Rating Agencies. They start off with their beat people doing a thorough job but over time they become a rubber stamp. Good to have when selling but nothing replaces your own due diligence.
It seems like these guys at RINA never let anything through without very detailed checks - even years down the track they are in there and confirming the quality remains and the function of the boat is up to standard....
Plainly another great choice in having the boat painted. Looks better, and stays cooler.
Thanks David, always some compromises or extra cost zo we are happy with our decision!
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 Apropos of our discussions on the Windelo forward cockpit, the folk at Sailing Second Star seem happy with the shelter and ease of sail handling it offers.
What I like about them is that they don't set themselves up as something they are not, and in no way would their level of experience compare to yours.
But they have crossed the Atlantic in fairly sporty conditions, and so their comments can't be dismissed.
The build quality also appears to be good, with no exceptional faults that others have had.
Of course none of that makes the Windelo's shallow draft and beacheable, or have the greater accommodation offered by flared hulls, so of course with your criteria your choice was the way to go.
They do seem to be decent boats though, and the innovative forward cockpit seems to work well.
@ Hi David, yes the Windelo certainly had the best forward steering position I have seen in any cat so far.
You had me going with that “green eggs and ham” boat color! 😮 I was running all these thoughts through my head how I was going to gently tell you that the color looked like something you would find in a baby’s diaper. 🫢 💩 lol 😂 I love the additional yacht certification you are getting on your catamaran. Their standards are high and their certification is another reason your Portofino will be the gold standard. Now, did I address that green egg color …. 😜🤪☺️
Hi Mango, we did think of not telling folk till next week but that would just have been tooooo painful for everyone!!! Thanks for your comments and glad we got you going!
Speaking of paint. make sure to get an extra quart of it. for any dings or scratches that happen and they will. also so you can color match it.
Absolutely - will do!!! Thanks
As usual a very interesting and informative episode!! Great job❤
Glad you enjoyed it, Juergen!
I really like the gray color of the smaller portofino, but anything you choose will look great. I’d just keep it a lighter shade so it’s easier to maintain and still look nice even when it’s a bit dirty. Robin Egg Blue is my vote ❤
Thanks Kirk!!
Pearl white with cyber cyan stripes could be both cool and sleek looking
Sounds very nice!
What is the fairing/filler material? Epoxy? Polyester? How is the aluminum surface prepared? Sandblasting? Chemical solvent wash? Acid etch? Is a primer sprayed on before the filler is applied?
Great questions- Aluminium can be very difficult to paint properly. There is a 90foot monohull at my Marina that has been repainted twice and it is already peeling away.
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Degrease and tack cloth wipe , then special Al etch primer, then high quality UV stablised two pack paint..
@ expoxy or polyurethane 2 pack paint?
Hi Jack, I will share what I understand and get the rest of the info for you later. The raw aluminium is sanded (ground) to get rid of the oxide layer and create the grip, then the primer paint is applied, the filler - but I will have to find out what product they are using. On my 42 footer, I used West Systems epoxy with "balls" to create the softer sandable filler.
Cheers guys.
Thanks Ahmin for your regular support!
Do you know the total weight that the filler and paint adds?
I must say the finnish looks stunning.
At this stage we don;t know because they put stuff on then sand most of it off again - we expect about 100kg (maybe less, maybe more,,,) but they will weigh the boat after the filler to know what it added.
Have you ever considered Hull Shield?
Certifiers are like Rating Agencies. They start off with their beat people doing a thorough job but over time they become a rubber stamp. Good to have when selling but nothing replaces your own due diligence.
It seems like these guys at RINA never let anything through without very detailed checks - even years down the track they are in there and confirming the quality remains and the function of the boat is up to standard....
Certified for Safety ! And also to quality for Insurance (and they are very expensive and Fussy)
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Hi Guys and we hope all is well you both!
18:30 Italians investigating Italians in Dubai might be a slight conflict of interest for Portofino, I am afraid.