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Maintenance

What each job involves, how often it is due, and what to check before you pay for it.

MaintenanceDetailing and ceramic coating for a motor yacht on the Gold Coast: what it costs, how long it lasts, and what's in the job

Wash-downs, cut and polish, wax versus sealant versus ceramic, gelcoat versus paint, teak and stainless, with the published Australian prices, the Queensland sun and salt factors, and Marine HQ's own wash-down routine.

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MaintenanceThe annual haul-out: a checklist for what should happen while your yacht is out of the water

Marine HQ's standard annual out-of-water scope for a motor yacht, section by section: hull, running gear, engines, stabilisers, safety, electrical, systems and tender, and what to ask for in writing.

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MaintenanceAntifouling on the Gold Coast: what it costs and what's actually in the job

Per-foot yard packages, hardstand rates, paint prices, Propspeed and anodes, how often to do it in Gold Coast water, and a worked example for a 60 ft motor yacht.

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