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A modern rebuild for a classic schooner<\/p>\n
08 Aug 2017<\/p>\n
Vagrant has already arrived at the Royal Huisman facilities where it will be rebuilt<\/p>\n
A vintage 39m schooner which has fascinated yacht lovers for more than a century is to be rebuilt to preserve it for future prosperity.<\/p>\n
Team Huisfit\u2019s task is to fully reconstruct the Herreshoff Vagrant protecting the vessel\u2019s historic value, while re-engineering it with the most modern quality materials and board systems available.<\/p>\n
Vagrant has already arrived at the Royal Huisman facilities in Vollenhove where the yacht will be fully stripped.<\/p>\n
The rebuild will begin with sandblasting and preservation of the vessel’s 33m, 100-year-old steel hull, after which a new deck and all necessary outfitting will be re-installed.<\/p>\n
Dykstra Naval Architects and Rondal will provide the re-rigging of Vagrant’s schooner-rigged sail plan with yankee, staysail, main staysail and queen fisherman, while new Rondal aluminum masts will be constructed for the inside furling of the fisherman and mainsail.<\/p>\n
Without compromising on space the engine, generators, heating, air conditioning and more will be smartly concealed behind wooden panels and cabinetry.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the luxury owner and guest accommodation will be refurbished, while new crew\u2019s quarters will be created by Royal Huisman\u2019s joinery.<\/p>\n
The rebuilt Vagrant is scheduled for delivery in 2019.<\/p>\n
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