The 41-metre Gulf Craft Majesty 135 entered the dry-dock facility on the Chao Phraya River for a scheduled ten-week refit period of engineering works. Superyacht refit services managed by Clearvac Engineering Asia.
Delivered in 2012 as Lady Tahiti, M/Y Victon is a composite motor yacht built in the UAE. Designed for long-range cruising, she features a GRP hull and superstructure, twin diesel engines, and guest accommodation across three decks.
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Scope of Works
Stabilisers
The stabiliser system received a full overhaul with genuine Abtrac parts. This included a new hydraulic pump, new hydraulic rams, sea water pump and anti-vibration mount upgrades fitted on hydraulic lines in guest areas. Stabiliser fins were removed, new bearings installed, and all other parts of the system serviced. New sound insulation was also installed to the engine room bulkhead near the hydraulic power pack to reduce noise transfer.
Ships Running Gear
Tail shafts, rudders and props were removed, inspected, tested, and reinstalled with laser alignment. Tail shaft propellers and bow thruster propellers were balanced and polished.
Interior and Exterior Wood Works
The existing jacuzzi was removed, and a new teak decking “Compass Rose” design was created in its place. Further teak repairs were carried out across various areas of the exterior decks. Exterior tables were re-varnished, and corian surfaces repaired and refinished. Interior veneer damages were repaired and recoated.
Auxiliary Systems
Various systems onboard were serviced and repaired including, bow thruster, anchor windlass, air compressor, water-makers, galley extraction fan, accommodation extraction fans, ice machines, new Cathelco system anodes, freshwater pipework modifications, and thu-hull valve servicing and replacement.
Stainless Fabrication
Various new 316 stainless-steel items were custom fabricated, including sea-strainer baskets, a custom-made swim ladder with deck mounts, swim platform cleats, exterior plug-socket covers and escape hatch hinges.
Preventative Cleaning Maintenance
Various preventative cleaning maintenance tasks were performed, including black water pipe maintenance, freshwater pipe descaling and super chlorination, tank cleaning, fuel polishing, accommodation extraction system ducting cleaning, galley and laundry fire prevention services, and ozone treatment of all interior spaces.
Antifouling
The hull was sanded, filler repairs completed, and a new Hemple yacht antifouling system applied. Propspeed was applied to props, shafts and bow thruster propellers.
Bangkok. Everything is Possible.
All works are undertaken in Clearvac’s Bangkok Refit Facility. The yard sits in a prime city centre location, giving crews direct access to accommodation, world-class cuisine, excellent transport links, and everyday amenities. Step off the gangway, and you are in one of the most visited cities in the world. Nearby hotels and a lively riverfront make yard time a pleasure. The combination of yard capability and vibrant city life keeps yachts returning.
