1995 Grand Banks 32, EUR 120,000

in 2014–2015, the boat was kept in a heated hall in Ljubljana (Slovenia), where I worked with professionals on the restoration, and the following work was carried out:

restoration of window frames and installation of new thermal glass

modernization: replacement of engine control levers from four single levers to two dual levers

replacement of electronics with new Raymarine and Garmin equipment

installation of an autopilot

replacement of the complete teak decking on the vessel

refurbishment of the air-conditioning system and new installations

installation of a Wallas heating system

installation of a new cabinet for drinks and glasses

new LED lighting

new large Waeco refrigerator

installation of solar panels

new batteries → 2× starting, 1× bow thruster, 1× stern thruster, 2× 6V service batteries

new 220V/12V charger

inspection and cleaning of fuel tanks

new engine mounts

major engine service (cleaning of heat exchangers, impellers, etc.)

sandblasting and powder coating of the mast, radar arch, and lighting supports

replacement of searchlight with remote-controlled unit

replacement of canvas covers – winter and summer

new anchor chain and anchor

new plastic windshield on the flybridge

new stereo system with speakers in the cabin and on the flybridge

new telephone/intercom connection between flybridge and cabin

new cushions on the flybridge

newly installed bow and stern thrusters

new aluminum by-boat (dinghy) with Honda engine

new electric WC

overhauled Westerbeke generator

refurbished deck drainage system

new antifouling VENEZIANI RAFFALEO

polishing of the boat

polishing of exterior wooden parts

new windshield wipers and all new window seals