product they would need. We always allow a margin, but when I arrived to supervise the job, it turned out that the older spray equipment they were using had significantly more overspray than we had allowed for. Because we were there, I was able to spot the problem, and get some more Coppercoat fast-tracked from the UK so that there was no break in the application.”


KICKING BACK IN THE RIVIERA Shows and superyacht contracts make Ewan and his co-director Jayson regular visitors to the south of France, so when the spray gear falls silent they take the opportunity to kick back and enjoy the Riviera sunshine. While in the area, they stay at the picturesque seaside village of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, just 10km from Monaco, en route to Nice. While there, they never miss a visit to their favourite restaurant, African Queen, conveniently situated on the marina. “It’s a great place, whatever you’re looking for,” says Ewan. “You see all sorts of people in there, from superyacht crew members enjoying a pizza through to businessmen with clients. It gives a good variety and a great atmosphere.”


Monaco holds another interest for Ewan: cars. He’s the proud owner of one of the only Venturi cars in the UK, a Monaco-built brand launched in the 1980s to produce GT cars to compete with the likes of Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche. The company now focuses on electric cars, a move which should hold Ewan’s interest as an enthusiastic follower of Formula-E.


on the application techniques. They are professionals, so we’re not trying to patronise, but we have a lot of experience applying Coppercoat and it’s helpful to clarify how it differs from conventional paint and epoxy application.”


Many yachts will have a dedicated paint manager, and it’s Ewan’s business to ensure that they are fully informed and supported throughout the job. “We’ll often make two or three visits for a single job,” he explains. “How long we stay will depend on a lot of factors. If all’s going well, we’ll go home, and return later to sign off the end of the job. But usually we prefer to stay. Even if we’re not involved, it allows us to resolve any potential issues before they become problems.”


Applying Coppercoat to a superyacht involves a lot of product, and the recommended airless spray application is swift. This means that the ratio of applicators to assistants is huge – a large vessel might have 20 assistants mixing and supplying product to just four applicators. At that rate, specifying the amount of Coppercoat correctly is crucial. Ewan remembers: “With one overseas project, we worked out the amount of


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NEVER OFF-DUTY Much of his time out of the office is spent promoting the brand in various ways. As a member of 10 Castle Street, a private club in Cranborne, Dorset, he uses their facilities for client meetings and to provide accommodation for guests. “It’s a great asset,” he says. Coppercoat also sponsor several marine ventures, including the Clipper Race and the Motor Boat Awards, all of which add to the number of dinners and social events he attends. The only time it stops, he says, is when his two daughters come home for the school holidays. “That’s quality time,” he says. “They take priority.”


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