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      • Refitting the Counter, 2003
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     Major Works, Improvements and New Equipment

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    Winter 2014-15: Fleetwood Marina, Lancashire

    ​New Crusader mainsail
    Updated integrated Raymarine instrumentation

    Fitted additional deck cleats and reefing winch
    ​Replaced hatches
    ​New storm jib

    Winter 2013-14: Fleetwood Marina, Lancashire

    Harken Furling unit for jib forestay
    ​New self-tailing winches for running backstays
    ​Gearbox refurbished
    Overhauled jib sheet coffee grinder

    Winter​ 2012-13: Cockwells Boatbuilding, Mylor Bridge

    Lead ballast dropped
    Floor fastenings replaced
    Some timber frames replaced
    New garboard plank
    New Eberspacher cabin and water heater installed

    Dropping the ballast

    Winter 2011-12: Fairlie Quay Marine, Argyll & Bute

    Splines replaced
    Stern planking renewed
    New rudder heel fitting
    Repairs to steering gear
    Topsides stripped and repainted
    Lower half of mast stripped and repainted
    ​Steering refurbished - June 2012

    Winter 2010-2011: Fleetwood Marina, Lancashire

    New bunk cushions

    Winter 2009-2010: Glasson Dock, Lancashire

    ​Woodwork sanded and varnished
    ​New fridge

    Winter 2008-2009: Liverpool Marina

    ​​Bow strengthened
    ​New boom
    Strengthening the bow

    Winter 2007-2008: Gosport, Hampshire

    Winter 2006-2007: Universal Marina, Fareham

    Fabrication and fitting of new ring beam, rudder and mast fittings
    ​Stripped and painted mast
    ​Hull stripped, re-sheathed and painted
    ​Renewed cabin floor supports
    New Ring Beam
    New Rudder

    Winter 2005-2006: Gosport, Hampshire

    Strengthened the stern
    ​Fitted new feathering propeller

    Winter 2004-2005: Preston Marina

    ​Under poly cover
    Work on deck
    New doghouse designed and fitted
    Perkins 4.236M engine refurbished - May 2004

    Winter 2003-2004: Preston Marina

    Deck refurbishment
    Original counter refitted
    Refitting the counter

    Sceptre Preservation Society

    The Sceptre Preservation Society’s aims are:

    To preserve, maintain and improve Sceptre, so that Members can enjoy cruising and racing together and with friends, predominantly in UK waters, with funding through charters to ensure that Sceptre is in the public eye and remains part of the UK’s sailing heritage.

    If you would like to join us, or have any questions about our beautiful yacht, please contact us through this form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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