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