years of service 25

Precision Shipwright Services is an internationally renowned yacht refit and repair specialist formed in 1997 in Phuket Boat Lagoon. Since its inception, the company has worked with over 1,000 yacht owners to realize the highest quality exterior, interior and structural improvements to their yachts.

Starting with a team of four young Thai nationals, owner and founder Scott Bradley built a yacht refit business which became the most reputable in S/E Asia.

With yachts coming to the PSS yard from around the world for major refits and repairs, Scott needed to train local Thais to support a new type of business evolving in Phuket, “yacht refits”.

A factory was built in Boat Lagoon and soon the business grew along with Scott and his small team of hard-working Thais. PSS continues to excel in quality refits. Its efficient working methods, experienced well-trained staff and prime quality materials ensure results envisioned by every yacht owner.

Scott explains that the boat repair business is much more different and competitive today than when he started out 25 years ago. Back then, it was mostly cruising yachties looking to fix-up their boat, and they knew their vessel backwards, forwards and sideways. They knew what was wrong and they knew how much it would cost to fix it, and how much time it would take to fix it.

But it’s different today, as many of Scott’s customers are first-time boat owners or simply new to the sea, so they may come in one day with an idea of what they want repaired and give the go ahead to start work. Then two days later, they may seem a new product or methodology on the Internet and will want the whole repair scheme changed. As such, a project that may have taken two weeks back in the day, now takes a month due to ever-change repair requests.

This is where Jiraporn Na Pankaew, or Khun Phorn, comes in. Precision’s longest-serving employee, her main job is liaising between the customer and the repair crew, whether it’s Precision’s own, or a firm they have contracted the work too (most of whom are made up of ex-Precision staff). She tries to keep the customer on point—a challenge she actually enjoys—making sure the customer understands the costs involved in making the changes while trying to follow the repair schedule as closely as possible.

As Scott says, “People are using the Internet to try and find something better or different, but they don’t understand that sometimes better or different can’t be done in some areas of the world.”

Scott says back when PSS started, the boats were smaller, 40-45ft, now they are bigger, 50-60ft, so the repair projects were easier back then and could be done quicker. Today the yachts are more lightweight, and it takes more technical work to repair them. Scott also runs the problem of outside contractors trying to the work much cheaper but obviously not as well, so Scott and Khun Phorn need to explain to customers the difference between quality work and a quick fix.

Precision Shipwright Services features a professionally trained team of yacht specialists that are dedicated to providing the best possible outcome whether it's repair, modification or even new construction.

The company’s attention to detail is a benchmark that others aspire to, enabling you to leave your vessel in their care with the certain knowledge that all work will be completed to the highest standard with personal care and attention, on time and within budget.

Precision has the facilities and the expertise to repair and repaint your vessel to the highest achievable standard. Whether you need to add an extension, repair accident damage, complete interior/ exterior repaint, replace your teak deck, construct a new interior, rebuild the mast and a complete rigging solution, engineering and mechanical repairs, stainless steel and aluminum repairs or adjustments and structural fiberglass modifications.

PSS’s services include: Painting, Fairing & Varnishing

First impressions last. The quality of fairing, finishing and painting will make your vessel stand out from the rest. Precision takes pride in delivering the ultimate finish in everything it does. PSS’s product knowledge and attention to detail will ensure that your vessel will not only be well protected from the elements, she will look better than ever!

Covered and insulated painting facility for vessels up to 80 tons l Custom shrink wrap tents for larger vessels and super yachts l Exterior and interior painting and varnish ing: hulls & super structure l Year-round optimal application conditions l Advanced and detailed surface preparation l Quality Rupes power tools from Italy l Binks and Devilbiss painting equipment

Precision uses advanced painting systems from AWLGRIP and International Yacht Paints.

• Marine carpentry & woodworking

• All types of veneers

• Furniture & flooring

• Real teak grating

• Wine racks and shelving

• Doors & frames

• Expert varnishing & finishing

• Classic dinghies

Other services for custom interior:

• All Soft Furnishings, Headliners, Salon Walls, Furniture

• Custom Upholstery

Precision uses the best available Burmese teak, high tech epoxy glues and Sikaflex materials.

Fiberglass Modi cations & Repairs

Using the best marine products available Precision can repair or modify your vessel to a standard that will be as strong as, if not stronger than the original structure. Collision and storm