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Expertise
Boat coatings including, epoxy, urethane, teflon, non-stick, antifouling, skid resistant, primers
Experience in the area
Harvey Chichester is a well published principal of Durall Marine Products, a company with more than 40 years experience in developing special flow-coatings for industrial and consumers. Products developed are for Sailboats, Power Boats, and Ships. See http://www.boat-bottom-paint.com for online information about Durall and its products. Family history includes Sir Francis Chichester single handing around the globe. Admiral Edward Chichester, Superintendent of the British Navy. Rosalie Amelia Chichester, a female yachtsmen flourishing in the Victorian Age. John Chichester, made a fortune in the privateer business and captured a ship with 1200 lb. of gold off the coast of Ghana. Admiral John Chichester helped to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588 aboard the HMS Larkey.
Organizations
St. Croix Sailing Club
Education/Credentials
MBA, BS, BA.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Alex | 02/14/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks for your advice. |
| Jed | 06/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! You prevented me from making ..... |
| Phil | 03/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wonderful, clear and informative replies! My gratitude ..... |
Recent Answers from Harvey Chichester
2010-09-15 phantom sailboat:
A yoke is usually bolted near the base of your mast with a pin that slips through and eye on at the mast end of your boom. Your eye may come out of the end plate on your boom. You may need to take off
2010-02-14 antifouling reversal:
You do not have to restore to the original condition after starting to trailer your boat again. Many antifouliing paints loose some of their antifouling properties when stored dry. But if you are trailering
2009-06-28 epoxy for clearcoat?:
Dear Jed, Epoxy coatings will not accept UV blockers and will amber over time. This may be why the West System is not recommending the product you quoted. You could go to a urethane clear coat which
2009-04-18 Bottom paint:
Dear Harry, Sanding and repainting your boat bottom can be quick and easy. You may not be able to coat in the points were your trailer or candle hold the boat but may be able to catch those as you
2009-03-01 Spars, wood and deck:
Dear Phil, I would suggest using a zinc chromate epoxy primer on the aluminum first then an epoxy or Urethane Teflon, coating. You can get information on them at www.boat-bottom-paint.com The deck
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