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Upgrades & Improvements

A journey of transformation — with tools, grit, and love.

Upgrades & Improvements

A journey of transformation — with tools, grit, and love.

Over the years, our yacht has gone through serious repairs, thoughtful modifications, and quite a bit of elbow grease. Below, you'll find a selection of photos — from tired, worn-out components to the results of days (or weeks!) of work.

🛠️ Before – What needed fixing

Old-style saloon ceiling light with incandescent bulbs

Old-style saloon ceiling light with incandescent bulbs

Empty recess where original engine control panel was installed

Empty recess where original engine control panel was installed

Outdated throttle lever mounting box

Outdated throttle lever mounting box

Worn and unstable cockpit compass support

Worn and unstable cockpit compass support

Aged engine and service batteries

Aged engine and service batteries

Rusted anchor chain and old windlass system

Rusted anchor chain and old windlass system

Corroded and unreliable fridge compressor

Corroded and unreliable fridge compressor

Hull in original white gelcoat, before repainting

Hull in original white gelcoat, before repainting

Exposed and aged refrigerator cooling plates

Exposed and aged refrigerator cooling plates

Oxidized aluminum stanchions and rails

Oxidized aluminum stanchions and rails

Midway through saloon window frame replacement

Midway through saloon window frame replacement

Cracked boom base at the mast

Cracked boom base at the mast

Corroded deck stanchion with compromised integrity

Corroded deck stanchion with compromised integrity

Boat at the yard, before upgrades began

Boat at the yard, before upgrades began

Unfinished stern platform with visible wear

Unfinished stern platform with visible wear


✨ After – What we built & restored

Upgraded instrument panel with modern navigation tools

Upgraded instrument panel with modern navigation tools

New 220V shore power outlet installed in cockpit

New 220V shore power outlet installed in cockpit

Autopilot system for relaxed and precise cruising

Autopilot system for relaxed and precise cruising

Installed blackwater (waste) tank with secure plumbing

Installed blackwater (waste) tank with secure plumbing

New stern platform finished with faux teak decking

New stern platform finished with faux teak decking

Fresh hull paint and custom logo — a new identity

Fresh hull paint and custom logo — a new identity

Elegant brass barometer in saloon interior

Elegant brass barometer in saloon interior

Redesigned anchor chain locker with improved access

Redesigned anchor chain locker with improved access

Roller furling system for the new Genoa sail

Roller furling system for the new Genoa sail

All standing rigging replaced for safety and performance

All standing rigging replaced for safety and performance

Electric toilet kit installed for added convenience

Electric toilet kit installed for added convenience

Brand-new boom base mounted with reinforced fitting

Brand-new boom base mounted with reinforced fitting

Dedicated battery for windlass power

Dedicated battery for windlass power

Raymarine depth, speed & autopilot system

Raymarine depth, speed & autopilot system

Rebuilt hydraulic steering assembly

Rebuilt hydraulic steering assembly

Redesigned anchor chain locker with reinforced lining

Redesigned anchor chain locker with reinforced lining

New silent fridge compressor, compact & efficient

New silent fridge compressor, compact & efficient

Modern LED ceiling light in saloon

Modern LED ceiling light in saloon

Replaced throttle control caps with new covers

Replaced throttle control caps with new covers