Having looked at new boats at the shows and disliked their light build and IKEA style interiors we decided to renovate our 14 year old Maxi 1100’s faded and much polished (and therefore eroded) dark blue gelcoat with new gelcoat in cream. Having first considered repainting or vinyl covering her top sides we decided to leave her in the most capable hands of Chris Murch of Northney Yacht Services and treat her to a totally new look!
I have had lots of inquiries regarding cost but it’s difficult to quantify. There is the haul out, mast and rigging removal, polythene watertight tent, removal of all hardware and vinyl stripes etc. I had all anti foul removed and re epoxied below waterline so that the new gelcoat could be faired in. The deck had to be cleaned and polished afterwards along with all fittings. There was approximately 100kg of gelcoat applied which after all the sanding in between coats became about 50kg but that was of course after most of the blue was removed. Then three coats of anti-foul on top of several coats of epoxy. All in we are talking about 9-10k sterling for an 1100. We are extremely pleased with the results- she is like a brand new yacht! I can most thoroughly recommend Chris and his firm for an excellent job.
David Hodges
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MAXI OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The MAXI OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION A.G.M. will take place at:
The Phoenix Inn, High Street, Twyford, Winchester SO21 1RF
on
Sunday 21st February 2016
Programme
12.00 AGM
13.00 Meal (Curry Buffet), Drink and Skittles.
Members and their families are welcome to the AGM, but if you would just like to attend the social part you are very welcome. The main purpose for the AGM will be to agree the Association programme for 2016 and to elect Officers to the Committee. The meal will be a curry buffet at a cost of £12 per head. A first drink will be provided by M-O-A. As we need to confirm meal numbers with the pub, please confirm if you will be attending by Monday 15th February to Julian Trimming. Continue reading
Below is the outline programme for MOA rallies for 2016. Further details will be mailed out nearer the date but hold the dates in your diaries!
| Date | Location | Organiser |
| Feb 21st | AGM – Phoenix Inn Twyford | |
| Easter rally 26th 27th March
|
Saturday Ocean Village, Sunday at Mercury marina, Hamble (Wheels option)
|
Sara and Andy Horwood, Peter and Sarah Sands |
| May 8,9,10(Midweek) | Bembridge | Richard and Lorraine Sams |
| June 4th | Lymington | Julian and Carolyn Trimming |
| August 13th, 14th | Chichester – at anchor, beach party | Sally and Robert Ledger |
| September 17th, 18th | Poole Quay | Julian Trimming/David Lack |
| October 15th, 16th | Cowes | Peter and Sarah Sands |
Cowes Rally 17th-18th October
H.W. Portsmouth 1442
The final rally of the season will take place 17th / 18th October : if you have not been able to join in so far here is your last chance this year.
10 berths have been reserved at Shepards Wharf in Cowes and we hope to have the new Maxi 1200 from Regatta Yachts joining us and available to view.
We will have the customary pontoon party at around 1800 hrs on Saturday followed by dinner at the Island Sailing Club. (menu to be confirmed)
If you plan to join us please e-mail p.sands@ntlworld.com by October 12th. to reserve your berth with details of your yacht and the number expected for dinner.