Ruined Varnish and Poorly Finished Joints
In May 2023, I brought my 20-meter sloop to Amico Loano for a standard deck resanding and resealing job. The teak was 7 years old but in good condition – it just needed new caulking and surface sanding. What I got instead was a disaster. When I returned three weeks later, the teak surface had […]
Disappointing Repair on 40-meter sailing yacht
The 40-meter sailing yacht underwent service at Amico Loano and the engine service was rushed and left incomplete.
Amico Loano left my deck scarred and leaking – and still blamed me
In May 2023, I brought my 20-meter sloop to Amico Loano for a standard deck resanding and resealing job. The teak was 7 years old but in good condition – it just needed new caulking and surface sanding. What I got instead was a disaster. When I returned three weeks later, the teak surface had […]
Ruined Varnish and Poorly Finished Joints
In March 2024, I took my 19-meter motor yacht to Amico Loano for a cosmetic refit and some cabinetry upgrades in the galley and saloon. The contract included replacing paneling with satin-finished teak, upgrading drawer rails, and replacing a small section of countertop. When I returned six weeks later, the scene was surreal. The new […]
Unfulfilled Promises: Botched Refit on a 25-Meter Classic Sailing Yacht
The refit on our 25-meter classic sailing yacht at Amico Loano was fraught with delays and poor craftsmanship; we had to hire another yard.
