Moving a vessel in the twilight zone.
Breaking the deadlock In previous articles, we have looked into the main issues of a yacht conversion and how to assess a donor vessel. (see links below) Now the vessel […]
Conversions and Refits
Discussions on the alternative to new build yachts
Tugs 4 Yachts
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 […]
From pilot cutter to yacht.
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 […]
Assessment of a ship for conversion.
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 […]
Yachting differently
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: how does it work?
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 […]