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Tillow Marine

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> has announced the arrival of the 41.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1028" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gin Tonic41.7m (136'10&quot;)Feadship1981">Gin Tonic</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> facility in Falmouth, United Kingdom, where she has begun a major refit programme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390593/image/large-c90920d280bba2230c54b8c50f5e6c37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390593"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1028" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gin Tonic41.7m (136'10&quot;)Feadship1981">Gin Tonic</a> has now entered the yard’s facilities to prepare for a complete transformation, with works starting on a series of significant structural modifications. These include stern and bridge deck extensions, aimed at enhancing both performance and onboard guest living space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390591/image/large-8b1b063b753d33f4ea3596e706224652.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390591" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Delivered in 1981 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1028" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gin Tonic41.7m (136'10&quot;)Feadship1981">Gin Tonic</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sally MacMillan (Company)">Sally MacMillan</a>. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she has a beam of 8.0-metres and a draft of 2.56-metres. Accommodation onboard 387 GT yacht is arranged for up to 12 guests across six staterooms, with additional quarters for a crew of 11. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390590/image/large-e57055fe0da6ca955d43986d1496588c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390590" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The scope of works on the yacht encompasses technical, structural and cosmetic upgrades. Her refit programme will include preparations for the replacement of her two main engines to enhance efficiency, reliability and long-term viability. Alongside this, a comprehensive repaint of both her hull and superstructure will be carried out to restore her exterior finish to the premium standard. “We are delighted to welcome <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1028" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gin Tonic41.7m (136'10&quot;)Feadship1981">Gin Tonic</a> to Falmouth, our previous expertise in stern extensions and transformative refits, coupled with the comprehensive capabilities of our in-house trades makes the project exactly the right fit for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>,” commented Paul Griffiths, Sales Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390595/image/large-a1e9d4451cdf73c2fb96d6c102c20287.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390595">Appointed by the owners to oversee the project are Giles Bassett (Owner's Representative) and James Fiske of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tillow Marine (Company)">Tillow Marine</a>, who will both work closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>’ teams to redeliver the yacht to her owners in ‘as new condition.’This initial phase of the refit is anticipated to continue through into early 2027.In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1028" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gin Tonic41.7m (136'10&quot;)Feadship1981">Gin Tonic</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="General Motors (Company)">General Motors</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.

42m Feadship yacht Gin Tonic arrives at Pendennis for major refit

The 42m Feadship yacht Gin Tonic has arrived at Pendennis in Falmouth for a major refit, including structural, engine upgrades and cosmetic works.