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GRP & Paint · Collision Repair

A Formula 42, restored to better than factory after a collision

A collision left scrapes down the starboard side, a damaged anchor, and a broken side window. The owner did not want a patch. They wanted the boat returned with no trace of the damage.

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Formula 42 after collision repair and repaint
Client
Private owner
Vessel
Formula 42
Scope
Collision repair, paint rectification, window replacement
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL

The brief

The Formula 42 arrived with collision damage: scraping along the starboard side, a damaged anchor, and a shattered side window. The brief was exacting, restore the vessel so the damage could not be found, to a standard at or above the original factory finish.

The outcome

The repaired areas were blended and refinished to a seamless, mirror-consistent surface. The colour match leaves no sign of where the damage was.

  • ✓ Structural damage repaired and the starboard side made good
  • ✓ Damaged anchor and broken side window replaced
  • ✓ Paint rectified to a finish exceeding the original factory standard
  • ✓ Bottom paint, Propspeed, and a full engine service completed in the yard

Before and after

Formula 42 after repair with no trace of damage Formula 42 collision damage before repair
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Before After
Collision damage before repairLifted into the facility for assessmentRepairs in progressEnclosed with scaffolding for safe accessFinish restored after repairPrepped for launchOwner inspecting the completed workNo trace of the original damage

How we delivered it

1

Assessment and quotation

On arrival at our Fort Lauderdale facility, the Formula 42 was fully surveyed. Every area of damage was documented to produce a transparent, accurate quotation.

2

Secure preparation

The vessel was lifted and enclosed with scaffolding for safe, contained access, allowing the team to work to high safety and environmental standards.

3

Structural repairs

Our technicians addressed all collision damage: sanding out the scrapes, repairing the starboard side, and replacing the damaged anchor and side window, with a focus on structural integrity.

4

Paint rectification

Advanced rectification techniques and premium materials produced a finish that matched and then exceeded the original factory standard, a seamless, mirror-consistent surface.

5

Maintenance in the yard

With the boat in our care, we added bottom paint, Propspeed treatment, and a full engine service, so it left ready for the season ahead.

“After collision damage to our yacht, Aquamare's GRP and paint team restored it to better than factory condition. You simply cannot tell where the damage was. Their attention to detail and colour matching is exceptional.”

Mr T, Formula 42 owner

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