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Yacht Painting in Columbia South America

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by wflyacht, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. wflyacht, Feb 11, 2020
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    wflyacht

    wflyacht New Member

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    I have a client/friend who is determined to get his 54' Ocean Alexander topside Awlgrip painted and has been told that he can get a yacht quality paint job at a great price in Cartagena Colombia. He is headed there now from Panama. Does anyone have any information good or bad? Thanks for any insite.
  2. Capt J, Feb 11, 2020
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    That's a very long way to go to save a few bucks on a paint job, when Panama isn't that high priced to begin with.
  3. Oscarvan, Feb 11, 2020
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    Make sure she's still on her lines and not a half a foot low when you head back. Oh wait, they're repainting it.... hmmmmmm
  4. LM Viking, Feb 12, 2020
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    How in the world would planting........oh I meant painting a boat ever cause her to be low on her water lines?:Do_O:)
    Especially in Colombia.
  5. Oscarvan, Feb 12, 2020
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    Si.
  6. Capt J, Feb 12, 2020
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    Because they load something else onto the boat while it's getting painted. Coming back from Colombia, you will surely get boarded and searched completely.
  7. chesapeake46, Feb 12, 2020
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    Officer : " Are you high Captain ?"
    Captain : "No sir, it's the new paint VOC's"

    Might work.....