Pacific Expedition Yachts construction methods have been chosen for the
highest strength and quality available today. We constantly track industry innovation
to keep abreast of advances in the finest techniques within our craft. Only proven methods and materials
of the highest standards are utilized in order to ensure the greatest safety, range
at sea, as well as sound control, in the industry today.
The majority of the construction is comprised of advanced fiberglass foam and honeycomb sandwich using
knitted bi-and tri-axial fabrics in vinyl ester and epoxy resins. Standard hull finish is
white LP paint with many color choices available. Windows are tinted tempered glass directly flush mounted in
molded frames. Decks are fiberglass with patterned non-skid surfaces. Decks
are sloped to scuppers with large overboard drains. Vinyl ester resin with
secondary epoxy resin seal coats including Kevlar are used below the water-line
and finished with 2 coats of bottom paint.
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