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SeaSkin International

Following news of its exclusive Protectapeel deal with Spraylat, Barcelona-based SeaSkin International has just revealed the world’s first colour-match surface protection system for superyachts and megayachts.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125009/image/large-1171955fc06036f0c485569a75b71afb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125009">SeaSkin can now colour-match their special Protectapeel system to the exact shade of the yacht they are working on, allowing the world’s finest luxury yachts to look the part even when they are in for repairs. The new colour-match system will maintain the original appearance of both the hull and the superstructure while providing the same high levels of protection as the standard Protectapeel system. SeaSkin’s Protectapeel range has been developed in-house to protect all types of superyacht surface against environmental contamination and physical damage for up to 12 months. Applied as a liquid (by spray or roller) these coatings dry to form a skin-tight plastic film that is simply peeled away when required, revealing your pristine surface beneath. Once applied the high-tech peelable polymer will also drastically reduce yacht cleaning costs and the long-term impact of the microscopic damage that is, ironically, caused by regular crew wash-downs. SeaSkin has also secured a new purchasing arrangement with Spraylat that enables the materials to be sourced in Pounds Sterling. The new deal combined with a strong Euro means that the Protectapeel prices have been cut by 15% – great money-saving news for the superyacht owners and operators “Despite outward perceptions, the super and megayacht sectors are very susceptible to cost considerations, especially when it comes to scheduled works,” explains Dave Benson, MD of SeaSkin International. “We have already proved that the system pays for itself very quickly, so the new lower pricing structure and the colour-matching service make Protectapeel an even more attractive option for work-related protection or winterisation.” Price considerations aside, the new custom colouring option was borne out of pure vanity – something much more familiar to the superyacht market. One owner liked the Protectapeel system, but didn’t want to winterize his superyacht looking like a fishing boat, so asked if he could get it in a different colour – the rest, is history.

Seaskin offers world's first colour-matched Protectapeel (SS)

SeaSkin International based in Barcelona, has just signed an exclusive deal to be the sole supplier of Spraylat’s ‘Protectapeel’ products for Spanish marine territories. SeaSkin International is a world authority in the science of shine with unrivalled experience in the protection and enhancement of superyacht surfaces, perfecting the mirror-finish shine that every superyacht owner and operator demands and every boat owner aspires to. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124476/image/large-112170b084fac40f68f0fdb365603fec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124476">SeaSkin’s specially-developed Protectapeel range provides temporary masking and protection against environmental contamination and physical damage for up to 12 months. The system is perfect for protecting all exterior and interior megayacht surfaces during delivery voyages or scheduled shipyard visits. Applied as a liquid (by spray or roller) these coatings dry to form a skin-tight plastic film which is simply peeled away when required, revealing your pristine surface beneath. Once applied the peelable polymer shields surfaces from all possible sources of physical and chemical damage during downtime. It will also drastically reduce yacht cleaning costs and the long-term impact of the microscopic damage that is, ironically, caused by regular crew wash-downs. “We have proved that these amazing ‘paint-on/peel off’ coatings are ideal for the superyacht sector,” explains Dave Benson, MD of SeaSkin International. “Historically the yards big enough to handle superyacht and megayacht refurbishments are usually situated in industrial areas where airborne dust, ferrous particles and solvents are common. We see a lot of very expensive but preventable re-work to yacht surfaces that could easily have been avoided if Protectapeel had been used.” But it’s not just paint, glass and metal that can be safely cocooned from the environment. Protectapeel Teakguard provides a physical and chemical barrier for your teak, ensuring that deck and handrails remain unmarked by heavy works traffic or foul weather during delivery. SeaSkin International offers a complete professional ‘paint-it, protect-it and peel-it’ service and a full ‘winterising’ programme for any size of yacht. The company can also supply Protectapeel products and training to yards and individuals for smaller projects or DIY applications. Protectapeel was created in 1992 and has achieved proven results for the British Royal Navy and BAE Marine Systems among others. It is already trusted by top U.S. and European boat manufacturers, including Hatteras, Fairline, Sunseeker and Ferretti. It’s available in various standard colours including translucent and is waterborne, non-toxic and non-flammable. The dry film can be disposed of as a low hazard and is not harmful to the environment.

SeaSkin develops Protectapeel range for Med marine market

Barcelona-based SeaSkin International reveals plans to expand its specialist surface protection network throughout the Mediterranean ensuring that superyachts can always look their best. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124151/image/large-a214882ad16a049e520fee6e24996554.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124151">Despite gloomy short-term predictions in the small and medium-sized leisure boating sector, the superyacht market remains remarkably strong. This all bodes well for SeaSkin International, one of a handful of specialist service providers in this elite boating league. The company is a world authority in the science of shine with unrivalled experience in the protection and enhancement of superyacht surfaces, perfecting that mirror-finish shine that every superyacht owner and operator demands. “The super and megayacht sectors have both witnessed steady growth in the last decade but in the last two years we have started to notice a marked increase in activity, as more and more big yachts join the global fleet,” explains Dave Benson, MD of SeaSkin International from his company’s headquarters in Barcelona. “The service that we offer can transform the appearance of a superyacht and simultaneously reduce its lifetime cleaning and repainting costs,” says Benson. “We can rejuvenate dull paintwork and tired glass surfaces to give that yard-fresh, ultra high-gloss finish without the huge expense of re-painting or re-glazing.” The figures are not to be sniffed at either. The savings from using SeaSkin’s specially developed polymer system are a fortuitous by-product of looking beautiful. Reductions in downtime, lost revenue, dry dock and painting costs could save a regular superyacht $millions in just a couple of seasons. SeaSkin International’s main base is in Barcelona and the company is planning to establish new satellite offices in Palma (Mallorca) and Tarragona by the end of the 2008 season. Creating a triangular catchment area in some of World’s busiest superyacht waters. “Superyacht owners depend on our system to keep their vessels looking their best,” adds Benson. “It takes the guesswork and hard work out of their maintenance and cleaning schedules and our results are backed by an industry-leading 12-month warranty."