Suhaili
First Solo Non-Stop Circumnavigation of the world.
Suhaili. The first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
Coppercoat was selected for Suhaili’s restoration not just for its long protective attributes, but very importantly, due to its ability to flex without cracking as the vessel’s teak planking expanded and contacted in different environments.
Project + Year
2016. Restoration of “Suhaili”, the wooden ketch that carried Sir Robin-Knox Johnson to complete the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world
Project Information
Sir Robin Knox Johnston is Britain’s most celebrated yachtsman. In 1969, he became the first person to circumnavigate the globe, single-handed, non-stop
With Sir Peter Blake, in 1994, he co-skippered the giant catamaran ENZA to win the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest non-stop circumnavigation in 74 days
Suhaili was built by Indian carpenters in Bombay in 1963-1964 using traditional methods
Hull Substrate
30mm thick, solid teak carvel planking
Coating Selection
Coppercoat Multi-Season Antifoul Coating
Selection Criteria
Two-part epoxy penetration and sealing of teak planking
Coating flexibility to manage plank and seam movement without cracking.
Non-porous versus porosity of ablative antifouling paint
Hull substrate protection and biofouling prevention for ten or more years
Very low maintenance requirements
Cost savings from Year 2, then for every year for eight or more years with no haul-out and re-paint costs
Environmental responsibility
Coatings Performance
Seven years after the restoration, Coppercoat has met all criteria that led to its selection ahead of major brand antifouling paints
Performance + Cost Analytics
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Project Management
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