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Langkawi
Compared to Phuket, the yachting industry is relatively
new to Langkawi. You can build marinas virtually overnight; the training
of marine engineers takes longer. It's slowly changing, but much mechanical
and electrical work has been done by transient (or not-so-transient)
sailors who were "between work permits." For obvious reasons,
they cannot be listed on a public website.
You can get most things done. Ask long-time liveaboards
for recommendations. There's almost always someone around with the
skills you need, admittedly some more qualified than others. If you
want your hull sanded down to bare glass, for instance, look for a
hull at Rebak that was done properly — find out who did it and
insist on that person.
Note: The listings below are not intended as reviews,
but the companies and tradesmen are well established with many satisfied
customers. Reports of consistently inferior work or malfeasance will
result in de-listing.
General
Langkawi Yacht and Marine
Anti-fouling, topside painting, varnishing, osmosis treatment and
general maintenance. Supplier of International Paint, Sikkens and
3M products. Offices at Rebak hardstand and next to KUB Resort, at
6E Jalan Kuala Muda, Matsirat. Contact Hamid Ismail at 955 1929, mobile
012 408 3620, email hamidismail@yahoo.com.
Marine engineering
Terry Sheedy
Marine engine repair, rebuilds, transmission servicing. Terry can
be found either at Peninsular Yachts in Kuah or yacht Dunyazad
at Rebak. Call 966 8711, email terry.sheedy@penyachts.com.
Steel
Yourway Engineering
Stainless steel repair and fabrication, including frames for dodgers
and biminis. On Jalan Padang Matsirat, next to IMEAC Engineering,
5km from main Matsirat intersection, 12km from main Kuah intersection.
Contact Lim Hwa Hooi at 955 6139, mobile 012 488 1295.
Electrical
SIN Electrical
Tests, services and sells alternators. Good stock of starter batteries.
In Kuah, on sidestreet 3km west of main intersection (toward Matsirat).
Turnoff about 200 metres east of Cinho hardware.
Ong
Electrical technician. Repairs most marine electronics, radar and
electrical equipment. Ong works odd hours for local commercial and
fishing fleet. Easiest to contact him through Peninsular Yachts in
Kuah, 966 8711, or drop the item off there if possible and he will
pick up.
Refrigeration
IMEAC Engineering
Not really oriented to marine refrigeration, but will service compressors
and has useful parts. On Jalan Padang Matsirat, next to Yourway Engineering,
5km from main Matsirat intersection, 12km from main Kuah intersection.
Cushions
Mutiara Setia Enterprise
Better known to sailors as "Repair Jeans" (that's the sign
in the window), makes and repairs boat upholstery. Selection of foam
and fabrics. 15 Jalan Persiaran Mutiara, row of shops near market.
Contact Saarani Bin Karim on mobile 012 408 3114.
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