Photos and Movies from March 2026
At your request, I’m posting movies and photos made a few days ago. The yacht’s interior is much brighter than the photos suggest. These photos were often taken in the evening, and the windows are covered with a special, thick tarp that protects the deck...
Refit Project 2026
Refit Project 2026 S/Y Aprilia Refit Plan: A DIY Opportunity or Would You Rather Wait for a Fully Restored Classic? The Choice Is Yours. I’m often asked: ‘What’s the exact condition of the yacht and what needs doing?’ As both a shipwright and...
Engine works, 2025
THE ENGINE SAGA – WHAT REALLY HAPPENED WITH OUR DONKEY She’s a wooden yacht, so she’ll always leak a bit – that’s the nature of timber construction. , I engaged a Kiwi marine engineer to keep watch over her during one of my absences. One...Kategorie
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