After making the decision to stretch our boat, we took the plunge and got it stretched.
Now our humble 54 foot boat has become a 68 foot boat.
Below are a selction of photographs some showing before and after.
Click on the pictures to see enlarged versions.
Before
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 9 Small.JPG)
After (Where's the Bow?)
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 1 Small.JPG)
Boat being lifted out at Stockton Top Lock Marina.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 11 Small.JPG)
Same viewing angle at Calcutt locks after stretch.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 7 Small.JPG)
Boat being lifted out at Stockton Top Lock Marina.
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Boat out of water at Braunston Marina.
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Inside new bit without floorboards.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 3 Small.JPG)
Inside new bit with new floorboards.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 8 Small.JPG)
Inside view of new bit.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 4 Small.JPG)
Inside view of new bit.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 6 Small.JPG)
Inside view of new bit without cupboard doors.
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With cupboard doors and port hole.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 14 Small.JPG)
New dinette prior to varnishing,
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 10 Small.JPG)
Different angle of dinette.
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Dinette with new cushions.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 15 Small.JPG)
Dinette again with new cushions.
![](images/Stretch Photos/Stretch 16 Small.JPG)