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Lessons From Three Refits

Iconic sailor Andy Schell of 59 North and the On The Wind podcast shares lessons he has learned from refitting three offshore boats.

A Trans-Atlantic Boat For Less Than US$100,000

August 18, 2022April 27, 2016 by Andy Schell
Reading Time: 8 minutes

Refitting a 45 year old 35’ Allied Seabreeze Yawl to make her ocean cruising ready.

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Refitting a Wauquiez Hood 38

April 15, 2022May 2, 2016 by Andy Schell
Reading Time: 7 minutes

What it takes to refit a good sailboat to make her ocean cruising ready.

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Giving a Tough Old Ocean Greyhound a New Purpose

March 29, 2021May 9, 2016 by Andy Schell
Reading Time: 5 minutes

Making over an older quality racing boat into a capable and fast offshore cruising boat.

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Things I’ve Learned From Three Refits That Will Help You

March 25, 2021May 13, 2016 by Andy Schell
Reading Time: 5 minutes

Andy Schell summarizes what he has learned from the three refits , and provides some solid hard-earned tips for anyone considering refitting an old boat.

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