Yacht Refit Case Study:
Rowena, Grand Banks 42

Rowena, a 1968 Grand Banks 42

ROWENA's restoration extended to some quite major work, including topsides and transom restoration, fitting her out with new bulwarks, new teak decks and new flybridge superstructure, painting and finishing. Each time a section was removed for restoration, it became apparent that further work would be needed to remove the rotten and unserviceable sections of hull and superstructure. All the time remembering that ROWENA had to be restored to her original looks from the late 1960s.

If you own a yacht, especially a wooden one, remember your grandmother's sound advice; "a stitch in time saves nine"! In this case, however, the owners knew that there was work to be done and commented " If she had not been at Berthon we don't know what would have become of her", her past refit history having been somewhat chequered.