Cardiff Marine Services were instructed by the owner of a Supercat 38 to carry out a series of upgrades and repairs according to a surveyor’s recommendations. In addition the owner requested some major modifications to set the boat up for fishing in the Caribbean. Jobs included: Scrape antifoul, epoxy prime and apply 2 coats of antifoul …
Find out moreCardiff Marine Services were approached by a building contractor to produce some custom GRP mouldings. The moulds made were a parapet and a string course detail. For both types of moulding external and internal moulded corners were required. The mouldings were for a large extension on a hotel. The customer needed the mouldings to …
Find out moreWe were instructed by Brains Brewery to salvage and dispose of a 100ft barge that had sunk alongside one of their pubs in Cardiff Docks. Throughout the course of the salvage there was a lot of interest from the media and public as the historic vessel had been a landmark at the site for many …
Find out moreThis Beneteau 40.7 suffered a fire onboard caused by a faulty electrical appliance. No one was onboard the vessel at the time and the fire was contained onboard and burnt itself out. However, the vessel sustained extensive smoke and fire damaged requiring a complete interior refit. The following work was carried out by Cardiff Marine …
Find out moreThe Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42′ had a nasty collision with a submerged rock when she was travelling at high speed after finishing the Three Peaks race in Scotland. The vessel sustained damage to the main stiffening web around the keel, the hull laminate around the keel, the base of the keel and the rudder. There …
Find out moreThe motor cruiser Maris Stella, a EuroBanker 39, was purchased in the Netherlands as a restoration project for the new owner. The vessel was transported to Cardiff where our boat service and repair centre were employed to assess her condition and carry out the following work; Strip back to bare wood all varnish work and …
Find out moreTHE STEPS TO SELLING A BOAT BOAT DETAILS Before selling your boat it is important to gather together as much of the paperwork and information you can relating to the vessel to aid a quick sale. VALUE Work out what price you would like to sell the boat for, remember to be realistic in your …
Find out moreTHE KEY STEPS TO BUYING A BOAT INITIAL RESEARCH It is important to take your time to think about why you want a boat and how you plan on using it to ensure that you buy the right boat for you. REQUIREMENTS Think about your budget and set a limit Think about how you will …
Find out moreProtect your boat this winter If you are not planning on using your boat this winter, make sure you protect is from the elements and cold weather. Below are some things to consider! ENGINE Look over your engine and give it a general clean and note any parts that need attention. Dry the bilges to …
Find out moreIS YOUR BOAT READY FOR THE NEW SEASON? Ahead of the summer season it is important to start thinking about preparing your boat for the new season. This is particularly important if you have not used your boat over the winter months. Some simple checks can help avoid many common and often preventable issues to ensure …
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