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Conversions and Refits

Discussions on the alternative to new build yachts

Tugs 4 Yachts

12 October 202117 November 2022 Bernard

Breaking the Deadlock: When we rebuilt “Legend” with Jan Verkerk, we brainstormed about the idea to change her machinery to Diesel electric. Eventually, the idea was abandoned for the sake […]

 Breaking the Deadlock, Conversions and Refits

From pilot cutter to yacht.

8 September 202117 November 2022 Bernard

Conversions and refits: On a chilly March day in 1898, the steam cutter “Queen Victoria” slipped into the waters of the Clyde to be further outfitted and begin service shortly […]

 Conversions and Refits

Assessment of a ship for conversion.

2 January 202117 November 2022 Bernard

Let’s assume a prospective yacht owner has gone through all the analytical steps to decide on a yacht conversion objective. (see our article on the subject).The next move would be to […]

 Conversions and Refits

Yachting differently

25 January 202013 February 2022 Bernard

The launch of yacht OK has prompted me to update this piece about yachting differently. It was originally written following the launch of RAGNAR, a conversion from an ice-breaking PSV […]

 Conversions and Refits

Conversions and Refits: how does it work?

3 January 201813 December 2021 Bernard

Most new build yachts are based on a specific order and reflect exactly the intentions of the owners. The designers and companies taking care of the engineering have applied the […]

 Conversions and Refits

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