Falmouth Boat Co. has restored a classic offshore power cruiser built in 1974 and declared a loss several years ago.
Pirate comes from excellent racing stock, as her older sister Ocean Pirate came fourth in the Round Britain Race, having been built by Brooke Marine in Lowestoft in 1973.
A disastrous delivery to her new owner resulted in the engines catching fire and consequently, the gentleman’s fast motor yacht was declared a loss but the new owner decided that she was worth restoring.
Five years later Falmouth Boat Co. have finished the restoration and Pirate sails again. The restoration included replacing her twin 300hp engines with a pair of Cummins 480hp engines which give Pirate a powerful cruising speed of 40 knots.
In addition, the Flushing boatyard installed new electric systems, rebuilt the aluminium hull, made extensive repairs throughout and restored the interior.
Jonathan Fielding, managing director of Falmouth Boat Co., said: “Successfully restoring a boat means that it is fully functional once again and as close to the original as modern materials and processes allow. To restore a dilapidated craft like Pirate to its former glory for future generations to enjoy is an absolute joy.”