Restoration Articles

Historic Yacht Sea Cloud Experiences New Dawn with Lavish Rebuild

Once the world’s largest private sailing yacht, the legendary Sea Cloud is currently experiencing a renaissance. Known for her impressive history, design, and engineering, the 1931 built ship is undergoing a comprehensive refit, breathing new life into this historic vessel. Sea Cloud has a rich lineage, conceived by American businesswoman and cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Wall Street financier, Edward Francis Hutton. Carefully designed by renowned architects at Cox & Stevens in New York, her launch in 1931 marked a milestone as the world’s largest private sailing yacht.
21-12-2025

One Boat Enthusiast's Passionate Journey of Reviving the Glory of a 1997 Hinckley Picnic Boat with a £350k Overhaul

Stuart Robinson, a boat enthusiast with a profound love for both sail and power-driven vessels, embarked on an ambitious venture. After selling his cherished Palm Beach GT60, he found himself yearning for a smaller craft; one which offered a combination of speed, manoeuvrability, and a level of comfort catering to his family and friends. His hunt led him to a 1997 Hinckley Picnic Boat, aptly named ‘Picnic’.

20-11-2025

Historic 72-Meter Superyacht Argosy Undertakes a Three-Year Overhaul Journey at Renowned Dutch Shipyard Feadship

The esteemed classic yacht Argosy, after decades of illustrious service and numerous ownership hands, is set for a comprehensive three-year restoration at the Aalsmeer Feadship house.
06-11-2025

The Legendary Tale of the Motor Gun Boat 81: The Ineluctable Phantom of the Sea

The Motor Gun Boat 81, a heroic craft of World War Two, remains a powerful testament of times when aesthetic appeal and efficiency partnered with superior design.
02-09-2025

Historic Yacht Maemere Sees New Life as Restoration Efforts Gather Speed

The classic 34.1-metre Maemere, narrowly saved from demolition, is currently undergoing a painstaking restoration process led by McMillen Yachts.
01-06-2025

MarsKeel Breathes New Life into Century-Old SY Doris with a Customised Keel

MarsKeel accentuates tradition and innovation by crafting a custom keel for the century-old, SY Doris, tying the past and present together.
23-04-2025

Unearthing the past: A thrilling journey through the painstaking restoration of a celebrated Dunkirk Little Ship.

This is a tale of dedication and finesse, a labour of love that brought one of Dunkirk's legendary Little Ships back from the brink.
16-04-2025