Guide · Ownership
By Leon Bekkers, founder·5 min read
How to maintain an aluminium yacht
By Leon Bekkers, founder·5 min read
Yearly checklist
- 01Inspect and replace anodes
- 02Check the paint finish and touch up damage early
- 03Have shore power and earthing checked
- 04Service engines and pod drives per manufacturer schedule
- 05Clean and protect stainless steel
Why aluminium is low-maintenance
Marine-grade aluminium does not absorb water, so osmosis is impossible. Damage tends to dent rather than crack, and repairs are welded rather than laminated.
Aluminium vs GRPAbout the authorLeon Bekkers founded Bekkers Yachts in Heusden after years of making stainless steel work for the leading Dutch superyacht yards.
