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Dragonfly 58 sailing yacht on hardstand at Phuket shipyard — hull repainted, new teak deck installed
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Dragonfly 58 Full Refit

Complete hull strip and repaint, teak deck replacement, interior renovation — galley, salon, cabinetry. Documented from haul-out to completion.

Vessel
Dragonfly 58
Scope
Full Refit
Duration
12 Weeks
Location
Phuket, Thailand
Year
2025
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Project Overview

Dragonfly 58: A Complete Transformation

The Dragonfly 58, originally from Langkawi, arrived at our Phuket shipyard requiring a comprehensive refit. After years of sailing in tropical waters, the hull showed significant paint degradation and osmosis, the teak decks were worn through, and the interior needed a full overhaul.

Our team of five craftsmen worked through every aspect of the vessel. The hull was completely stripped back to bare laminate, treated for osmosis, faired and repainted. New teak decking was custom-fabricated and installed with precision caulking. Below deck, the galley was demolished and rebuilt, the salon stripped and refurnished, and all cabinetry restored.

The 12-week project was completed on schedule with the yacht returning to the water in better-than-new condition — fresh hull paint, pristine teak decks, and a modernised interior throughout.

Project Gallery

Documentation Through the Process

Dragonfly 58 on hardstand at Phuket boatyard — initial condition
Dragonfly 58 hauled out — initial survey and condition assessment
South Sea Marine refit team standing in front of Dragonfly 58
Our refit team — five craftsmen dedicated to this project
Full scaffolding and protective tent erected around yacht
Full scaffolding and protective cover installed for hull work
Hull bottom with marine growth before cleaning
Hull bottom — marine growth and old antifouling before stripping
Workers sanding yacht hull on scaffolding
Hull stripping — workers removing old paint and fairing compound
Two workers grinding hull with power tools
Grinding and sanding — preparing hull surface for new coating system
Hull fully stripped showing bare laminate and filler work
Hull stripped to bare laminate — osmosis treatment and fairing in progress
Hull with primer applied, old paint partially removed
Hull fairing and primer application — building up the new paint system
Yacht galley stripped for renovation
Galley stripped and prepared for complete rebuild
Galley mid-renovation with construction equipment
Galley mid-renovation — new cabinetry framework installed
Craftsman working on interior refurbishment
Interior craftsman at work — precision joinery and finishing
Salon with restored sofa and parquet flooring
Salon — renewed soft furnishings and restored parquet flooring
Companionway stairs and restored wooden cabinetry
Companionway and salon cabinetry — sanded, sealed, refinished
New teak deck panels with fresh caulking
Custom teak panels fabricated and caulked — precision fit
Worker installing new teak deck on foredeck
Teak deck installation — fitting and sealing new panels on foredeck
Completed new teak deck viewed from above
Finished teak deck — new planking with black caulking lines
Yacht hull close-up showing fresh paint
Hull close-up — fresh paint system applied, fittings reinstalled
Dragonfly 58 near completion — fresh hull, new teak visible
Dragonfly 58 near completion — freshly painted hull, new teak deck, ready for launch
Scope of Work

What We Delivered

01 — Hull & Painting

Complete Hull Restoration

  • Full hull strip to bare laminate
  • Osmosis treatment and drying
  • Fairing compound application and sanding
  • Epoxy primer system
  • Topside repaint (2-pack polyurethane)
  • Antifouling application (2 coats)
  • Through-hull fittings inspection
02 — Teak Deck

Deck Replacement

  • Old teak deck removal
  • Substrate inspection and repair
  • Custom teak panel fabrication
  • Precision fitting and bonding
  • Black caulking (Sikaflex)
  • Final sanding and sealing
03 — Interior

Salon & Living Spaces

  • Complete salon strip-out and rebuild
  • New upholstery and soft furnishings
  • Parquet flooring restoration
  • Custom cabinetry repair and refinishing
  • LED lighting upgrade throughout
04 — Galley

Kitchen & Dining

  • Full galley demolition and rebuild
  • New countertops and sink installation
  • Cabinet doors and hardware replacement
  • Plumbing overhaul (freshwater, drainage)
  • Appliance installation and testing
05 — Exterior

Superstructure & Fittings

  • Scaffolding and protective tent erection
  • Superstructure paint restoration
  • Stainless steel fittings polishing
  • Porthole and hatch seals replacement
  • Full pressure wash and detailing
Project Video

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