This Feels Like a Backwards Step, But It’s Not! | Sailing Yacht Refit & Upgrades
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Sometimes, progress doesn’t look the way you expect! In this episode, we remove Ocean Melody’s cockpit enclosure and take the stainless steel frame to Dave for some much-needed refinements. Andy originally built the frame using a MIG welder—strong and functional, but not exactly pretty! Now, with Dave’s expertise, we’re hoping to take it to the next level.
Join us as we tackle this important upgrade, discuss why it might seem like a step backwards (but really isn’t), and share our latest liveaboard sailing adventures. Whether you’re into DIY boat work, yacht restorations, or life aboard a sailing yacht, this episode is packed with insights and hands-on refit action!
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Executing a 'Factory Reset' refit chapter in North Wales. Join Andy and Melissa Bennington-Turner as they document the bulkhead-up restoration of their 46ft sailing yacht, Ocean Melody, while managing family logistics in 2026.
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