03 GYPSY MOTH IV

GIPSY MOTH IV was built in 1965 by Camper & Nicholsons in Cowes, and created history in 1966/1967 by becoming the fastest small vessel to sail around the world under the helm of Sir Francis Chichester. 

This legendary yacht came to the Elephant Boatyard for a comprehensive programme of restoration work, which included:

• Complete strip of hull, primed & antifouled

• Topsides – stripped, primed and re-spray

• Repairs to topsides and garboard planking

• Removal and complete rebuild of cockpit

• Installation of jet thruster

• Engine removal, overhaul and installation

• New windows, deck and brightwork repainting / varnish