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Endeavour Yacht Services

In October 2012, Moonen 94, MY Infinity arrived at Endeavour Quay ready to be lifted ashore and housed in one of the large undercover boat sheds for six months. During this time a team of contractors worked alongside the crew to carry out a task list that included a respray, fitting stabilizers, upholstery work, electronics and much more.When was MY Infinity first launched and where? Infinity was built by Moonen shipyard in 2007 and launched there in September 2007.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145971/image/large-55f392550b00b9e6fc6e8798bd101fef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143554">How long have you been skipper on Infinity? I started in May 2007 so that I could be there for the last five months of build to oversee the final stages for the owner.And the same owner has had her since new? YesHow often do you normally come out of the water for work and is there a certain yard you normally go to? We lift the boat every winter for inspections, class surveys if needed and antifoul. We normally lift out where we finish the season which has included Turkey, Greece, Malta, Spain and Montenegro.What was the main reason for coming out at Endeavour Quay this time around? We were looking for a shipyard where we could project manage all the work being undertaken ourselves. Endeavour Quay was ideally located with deep water berths and offered the opportunity to have a large shed to ourselves with an office/work shop and storage room attached.What works did you have done? We had a full re-paint from top to bottom by GBR marine. We retro fitted zero speed stabilizers which involved internal and external work. We also did a great deal of carpentry internally, recovering all of the soft furnishings and wall panels; and did our 5 year survey on machinery and the hull with Bureau Veritas.What benefits did Endeavour Quay offer over other UK yards? Having a shed to ourselves with a work room attached was ideal and the open yard policy made it exceptionally easy to get contractors in from many companies. This combined with the numerous onsite companies meant most trades were covered without having to look too far.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145972/image/large-94b3ab68de9dca3d79ce49c2321033af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141129">You project managed the work yourself? Why did you decide to do this and do you feel it was successful? We started and finished the re-fit on the dates originally planned, despite having the job list extended. We came in on budget and were back in the Med for a summer season. So all in all very successful!! The reason for choosing to do it ourselves was that I knew I had the knowledge and experience to do so.Did you use local suppliers based at Endeavour Quay? Yes we did, with great service and good relationships formed.Did the Endeavour Quay team provide knowledge and experience in carrying out the lifting services? The team were so professional and friendly, we couldn’t have asked for more. Tim was very organised and professional he ran a tight ship, the yard was always clean and well maintained with health and safety high on the priority list. He was a great source for information and made a great video of Infinity lifting.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145973/image/large-5ccd730d80df04fd360b25e2af2e9cf7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144965">Do you feel that the overall process of having the lift, storage and work at Endeavour Quay was a success? If so why? A great success, we achieved all the work we wanted to and more, within time and budget. Whilst also enjoying the experience.Were you happy with the service at Endeavour Quay? Yes, the owner of Infinity and I would like to thank Tim, Simon, Neil and Lindsey for all their help and friendship during the winter re-fit. Thanks also to those in the back ground who helped and assisted with numerous jobs and queries.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145974/image/large-5ddb91a0e975fc6b4196214ae0991bbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144966">Would you recommend Endeavour Quay to fellow skippers? In a heartbeat.Endeavour Quay Tim Newell +44 (0)2392 584 200 <a href="mailto:timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk</a> <a href="http://www.endeavourquay.co.uk" target="_blank">www.endeavourquay.co.uk</a>

Interview with the captain of Infinity about her refit

MY Infinity came to Gosport Endeavour Quay for a refit in the winter of 2012. Goodacre Boat Repairs and Refits were chosen from a number of potential contractors to complete a full respray in Awlgrip/Awlcraft paint.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144965/image/large-b93ace6616935f61098f751c95d2a66a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144965">Mark Goodacre commented: "We undertook the painting of the Moonen 29 metre yacht at Gosport, a small distance from our base at Port Solent in the Solent. We thoroughly enjoyed working on the boat and we believe the stunning end result is testament to the careful preparation and skill that was involved with this project. MY Infinity is a lovely boat and deserved the special treatment given and it was with great pleasure that she left our premises on time and as per budget, with friendships made and stories a plenty throughout the term of the refit. We very much enjoyed having the skipper Alex and chef Ellen around to “assist” us and for them to see the whole process of our efforts at close quarters all the way through. Look forward to hearing of Infinity’s progress as she moves around the globe".<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144966/image/large-cb41bf61c7698532a01e0a860931e4ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144966">Alex Cory, MY Infinity’s skipper, commented: "The owner of Infinity choose Goodacre Boat Repairs and Refits for the refit of his boat and I have to say, it was a very good choice. Goodacre’s were thoroughly professional throughout and we have a stunning boat from re-fit. We enjoyed working with the Goodacre crew and it was very good to see the work from start to finish, warts and all!! They also helped out with other non related issues on the boat when I needed them. I would thoroughly recommend Goodacre’s to other skippers/private owners in need of refit, painting especially".The owner commented: "We took the decision to bring Infinity back to England and to contract Goodacre Boat Repairs and Refits to undertake the painting aspect of the refit, to be supervised by our skipper Alex and numerous Surveyors. They achieved a tremendous final result and our boat looks stunning. The paint work has revitalised the boat and she looks like new all over again. We are very pleased. Goodacre’s were very easy to deal with, open and honest and the refit ran out on time and as per agreed budget. Thank you Goodacre Boat Repairs and Refits".Goodacre Boat Repairs and Refits Mark Goodacre +44 2392 210 220 <a href="mailto:mark@gys.co.uk?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com" target="_blank">mark@gys.co.uk</a> <a href="http://www.goodacreboats.co.uk" target="_blank">www.goodacreboats.co.uk</a>

The refit of Infinity in the UK

Following a refit period in the undercover storage sheds at Endeavour Quay, the Moonen 94, MY Infinity, is ready to be relaunched. Having undergone a full re-spray, fitting of new stabilisers and a complete 5 year class survey, the 130 ton, 30m vessel is set to head back to sunnier climes.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143554/image/large-0751384a7772499b1e716f180f817b23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143554">Alex Cory, MY Infinity’s skipper, commented, “Using British service providers and parts when possible is important to the owner, so being based at Endeavour Quay made perfect sense. The team have been highly professional and accommodating throughout. Being able to use a mix of onsite service providers and external contractors has been ideal to achieve what we wanted. We are now looking forward to being back on the water and making the most of the new kit we have fitted.”Tim Newell, Boatyard Manager at Endeavour Quay added, “We have really enjoyed having Alex and his team here and hope that vessels such as these continue to realise what a fantastic facility we have to offer. The relationship between the yacht crew and shore team has worked very well and although they will be missed, we wish them a fantastic onward journey. We are looking forward now to welcoming future visitors.”Endeavour Quay Tim Newell +44 (0)2392 584 200 <a href="mailto:timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk</a> <a href="http://www.endeavourquay.co.uk" target="_blank">www.endeavourquay.co.uk</a>

Infinity ready for relaunch at Endeavour Quay

Desty Marine joins other Endeavour Quay based businesses, including TSL Marine Services, Kiwi Rigging, Kemp Sails and Marine Tech Engineering, and further increases the already comprehensive list of on-site services. Desty Marine offer a wide range of boat building services, specialising in high quality spray painting and specialist GRP and composite repairs for large motor and sailing vessels; the 180 tonne hoist and undercover sheds at Endeavour Quay cater perfectly for these tasks. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141892/image/large-59408829e97d52a1990b1e796dbc6e30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141892">Neil Desty, who runs Desty Marine with his father Rob, commented, “We are delighted to be expanding our operations; adding Endeavour Quay to our Hamble facility means we can take advantage of the excellent facilities that are offered by the team here". "The big travel hoist and professional yard staff can handle the large craft that we work on, and the undercover space means we can work in a dry and clean environment all year round. Endeavour Quay is not purely a lay-up facility for boats but a complete repair and refit yard, a natural extension to our business with great facilities, and a skilled local labour force.” Tim Newell, Boatyard Manager for Endeavour Quay added, “We are continually looking to improve the standard of service and facilities for our clients. Adding a reputable company such as Desty Marine to the onsite services is a great way to do this and our facilities match their requirements. We are looking forward to working with them and welcoming their customers to Endeavour Quay.”Endeavour Quay Tim Newell +44 (0)2392 584 200 <a href="mailto:timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.endeavourquay.co.uk/">www.endeavourquay.co.uk</a>

Desty Marine now at Endeavour Quay

Endeavour Quay was selected by three of this year’s Vendee Globe Race competitors for their pre-race preparation. Mike Golding Yacht Racing with Gamesa; Alex Thomson Racing with Hugo Boss; and Energa Sailing with Energa all chose the south coast facility to undertake their final preparations in the weeks leading up to the race. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141742/image/large-e0e59f56206881b3f530469a11f2c2a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141742">All three yachts worked closely with the Endeavour Quay team who guaranteed the work was carried out to the highest standard and in plenty of time for the boats to be race ready and back on the water. All of the race teams made use of the large undercover boat sheds to ensure their work could be completed whatever the weather. This included Zbigniew “Gutek” Gutkowski’s new yacht, the former Hugo Boss 2, entering the yard in late September and leaving only two weeks later as Energa having undergone a mini refit and full rebranding. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141743/image/large-cc8a2a021c86ad66f94843d12e2515a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141743"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141744/image/large-8435340566a58bf3c8841a7d851cb0ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141744">The Vendee Globe is a single-handed, non-stop, circumnavigation that sees twenty skippers attempt to take their 60 foot yachts as fast as they can around the planet. The boats left Les Sables D’Olonne, France on Saturday 10th November and several have already been plagued with trouble, from fishing trawler collisions, to keel loss and damage from their own support vessels! Mike Golding, skipper of Gamesa, currently in 5th place in the race, commented, “Endeavour Quay provided us with a fantastic service at a crucial time. We have been in and out of the water several times this year and nothing is ever too much for them, without their help it would have undoubtedly been harder to have the boat ready for the race. There are very few yards in the Solent area that can take boats like Gamesa, and that combined with the Open Yard Policy makes it the perfect choice for us.” Hugo Boss’s Alex Thomson, currently in 10th position, added, “As a team with our home base in Gosport, it's great for us to use Endeavour Quay for our refit work when in the UK. It is really important for us to be able to sail and train in the Solent, and the location, access, service and equipment they have at Endeavour Quay perfectly suits our needs.” Zbigniew “Gutek” Gutkowski, the first Polish skipper to enter the race, currently laying in 17th with Energa, said, “This is the best yard in the world for us. The access, the facilities and the friendly people makes it so easy.”Endeavour Quay Tim Newell +44 (0)2392 584 200 <a href="mailto:timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.endeavourquay.co.uk/">www.endeavourquay.co.uk</a>

 Pre-race preparation at Endeavour Quay

Endeavour Yacht Services, based at Gosport in Portsmouth Harbour, have recently achieved their ISO 9001 certification, in recognition of the procedures and processes in place for quality assurance. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132248/image/large-5d7cb4d384f4c8a5e2d37c58ab569d6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132248">The experienced professional team at Endeavour Yacht Services provide refit, maintenance and repair services on all Commercial and Leisure craft, motor and sail including Superyachts up to 130ft. Endeavour Yacht Services offer a range of services including bespoke design for custom modifications, anti-foul coatings &amp; removal, teak care, heating, refrigeration, energy, thrusters, fabrication, painting, glass fibre and valeting. With excellent services available on site at Endeavour Quay, such as deep water access at all states of the tide, the team utilise the well equipped facilities but also work closely with other marinas in the Hampshire area, including Trafalgar Wharf. At Endeavour Quay the facilities the team have access to include: - Ability to lift up to 180tons - Pontoon facilities for up to 130ft - Undercover storage up to 100ft in one shed - Undercover storage up to 130ft in one shed - Deep water access at all states of tide - Boat mover, forklift and overhead gantries Endeavour Yacht Services will be celebrating 10 years of trading in January 2011, and is looking forward to a prosperous future as the UK and global marine industry heads out of recession. “We can’t deny it’s a tough market out there,” comments Carl Selwood, Founder and Director of Endeavour Yacht Services, “We are looking to the future. We have a strong client base and some significant events coming to the UK over the next few years and we are planning to be involved in all aspects of support for visiting yachts.”Endeavour Yacht Services +44 (0)2392 524553 <a href="mailto:info@endeavouryachtservices.co.uk?subject=Endeavour%20Yacht%20Services%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@endeavouryachtservices.co.uk</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.endeavouryachtservices.co.uk">www.endeavouryachtservices.co.uk</a>