Hidden amongst nostalgia and dust, a once loved classic Coronet motor yacht sat forgotten and abandoned. But it chanced upon a new life after boat dealer and enthusiast David Adams decided to marry his fondness for classic craft and give this motor yacht a second wind.
Coronet, a once coveted brand that had faded with time, saw prominence back in 1970 when their 21-foot model was shipped to the UK from Botved Boats in Sweden. What separated it from others in the market was its novel fiberglass deep-vee hull and top-notch production process, at a time when wooden handbuilt craft were the norm. This Coronet model has had only two owners prior to Adams acquiring it.
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