YARD
LOCATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
St. Kitts is located in the Northern Leeward Islands and part of a Federation
with its sister island Nevis. The 68 square mile island forms an important
hub between the yachting destinations in Northern Caribbean such as St.
Maarten, Antigua, BVI and the USVI and those in Southern Caribbean such
as Guadeloupe, Martinique, Barbados and Trinidad.
Indigo Yachts is located along the Southern shoreline of the capital city
Basseterre, next to the deep-water port and in close proximity to the
National Coast Guard Station and Sea
Ports Authority.
The facility, which spans 27,500 square feet, features a large building
that borders on the waterfront allowing easy lift and launch of vessels.
A custom designed hydraulically powered and submersible vehicle with adjustable
hydraulic lifting rams and four-wheel independent steering is used for
lifting and launching large catamarans. The building further houses an
80 ft long vacuum-moulding table for the lay-up of high-technology vacuum
bagged composite panels, a comprehensive woodworking machine shop, a mould
shop with a fully fitted spray lay-up facility, and a dedicated paint
spraying shop.
SERVICES & CAPABILITIES
New construction
Indigo Yachts principally designs and constructs new vessels. We are traditionally
geared to the construction of day charter sailing catamarans and wave
piercing catamarans, yet recently we have also ventured into the power
catamaran market. Our first prototype 'Infinity 8' is a 26 ft power catamaran
developed in co-operation with Stimson Yacht Design and Mr Tim Ballard.
Further designs for 32 ft and 40 ft power catamarans are on the books.
Our innovative designs are of high quality and characterised by resourcefulness.
Major repairs & refits
We also provide repair and refit services to boat owners. The yard can
host a total of three 65 ft catamarans; two in covered space and still
provide sufficient free space for smaller boats. Aspects of vessels can
be re-designed and constructed if desired.
Emergency repairs
Indigo Yachts can accommodate stranded boat owners. We have a large stock
of highly specialised marine hardware and materials if required for emergency
repair. We will even send our staff members to the docks to assist in
repairs if necessary. You can reach us on VHF channel 16 call sign 'Indigo
Yachts'.
Re-spray
Boat owners can equally count on Indigo Yachts to provide high-quality
re-sprays and anti-fouling. Indigo Yachts has in-house specialists trained
in spraying of Awlgrip products. However, boat owners may of course specify
the paint of their choice and our team will ensure a perfect result.
Hurricane storage facility
The Caribbean is a hurricane sensitive area of the world, and boat owners
know this all too well. Indigo Yachts provides limited hurricane storage
space for those boat owners who wish to haul their vessels out. The hurricane
storage contract also provides for maintenance services on vessels while
stored at the yard. Please contact us for storage rates & general
conditions.
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