Ownership experience: wider context

What this page tells you: other dated events on the same new yacht, as wider context only.

Secondary context. The main subject of this site is the AC plant, which is still not fixed. These are other dated events on the same new yacht, recorded as facts. No link between them and the AC is suggested.

Exterior paint and gelcoat

Paint and gelcoat events
Date	Event
Feb 2024	About 8 months after delivery, exterior paint and gelcoat correction work carried out afloat, under masking and plastic enclosures.
22 Aug 2025	Yellowish stains and streaks observed on the white topsides and hull above the waterline.
2026	The yacht under scaffold mesh and plastic sheeting for further exterior paint work.

**Yellowish stain on the topsides above the boot-top stripes.** 22 Aug 2025, alongside.See it in the photo gallery

**Yellowish streak along the lower topsides.** 22 Aug 2025, alongside.See it in the photo gallery

**The yacht alongside under scaffold mesh and plastic sheeting for exterior paint work.** 2026, alongside.See it in the photo gallery

Main-engine start batteries

On 20 Feb 2026 a main-engine start battery (Exide EF2353, 235 Ah) ruptured on start-up. All four batteries in the bank were replaced and balanced, and the charger was recalibrated. A written cause was not provided.

**Main-engine start battery bank in place, one unit ruptured.** 20 Feb 2026, engine room.See it in the photo gallery

**Main-engine start battery removed to deck with a ruptured casing.** 20 Feb 2026.See it in the photo gallery

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