Andy-Smith-BoatWorks.com Philipine boat building specializing in glass epoxy
Title
Wharram Catamaran Andy Smith Boatworks Philippines Designs Sailing
Description
Excerpted from the website:
- Wharram Designs Catamarans, Andy Smith Boatworks, poor quality construction of wood, fiberglass, epoxy, sailing and workboats in the Philippines. Builds (badly and expensively) recognized designs as Jay Benford (abandoned soon after launch due to build problems), Gilles Montaubin (never sailed), Ken Hankinson, Glen-L and others.
Languages
English
Community Reviews
Avoid this yard! See:
http://www.brixtonhealth.com/AndySmithBoatworks.html
for more information.
This yard is rapidly gaining a very poor reputation. There are now several upset customers. Two boats have had to be abandoned shortly after launching due to poor construction. One Tiki 38 needed US$10,000 remedial work on delivery due to incomplete epoxy encapsulation and use of unseasoned timber. One Tiki 38 abandoned due to buc-buc (wood-borer infestation). Three customers who complained suffered boat fires whilst moored of Alona Beach in Panglao. Best avoided.
I have also heard bad things about Andy Smith's yard with regard to a boat called Razzle-Dazzle. These people had a nightmare just like the one described above.
