Stretch Job

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

  • After (Where's the Bow?)

  • Boat being lifted out at Stockton Top Lock Marina.

  • Same viewing angle at Calcutt locks after stretch.

  • Boat being lifted out at Stockton Top Lock Marina.

  • Boat out of water at Braunston Marina.

  • Inside new bit without floorboards.

  • Inside new bit with new floorboards.

  • Inside view of new bit.

  • Inside view of new bit.

  • Inside view of new bit without cupboard doors.

  • With cupboard doors and port hole.

  • New dinette prior to varnishing,

  • Different angle of dinette.

  • Dinette with new cushions.

  • Dinette again with new cushions.