Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth has completed an extensive, 18-month refit of the motor yacht Constance.

The yacht was originally built by Feadship as Paminusch in 1986, and initially arrived in Falmouth as Jana, delivered by cargo ship in December 2014. She entered into the 90m hall one at Pendennis in March following refit preparation works.

At that time Constance still retained many of her original 30-year-old systems and engine-room equipment, and a surveyor’s report made the boat uninsurable. The remit for the refit was to ensure the structural integrity of the yacht complied to offshore cruising requirements, to modernise systems and equipment not only improve efficiency but also to comply to emission regulations, and to refresh the interiors to the style of the new owners.

This project was undertaken completely in-house by the specialist trades at Pendennis, with yacht management provided by Master Yachts. During her time at Pendennis all bridge and engine room equipment and systems were replaced, while insulation was improved throughout and tanking systems refabricated as necessary.

Refurbishment of the owner and guest areas was carried out by Pendennis’ interior design team, with existing woodwork removed, restored and meticulously reinstated by Pendennis’ joinery team. Bringing the yacht up to current regulatory requirements including the latest MCA large yacht code "unrestricted service" was of key concern, particularly as Constance was previously limited to short range use only. Special attention was paid to damage stability which required the addition of further watertight compartment subdivisions to meet the most up to date regulations.

The crew area, galley, and laundry had a more extensive overhaul as the whole area was rebuilt and new galley and service equipment integrated, complemented by bespoke-made built-in furniture. Externally two new deck cranes were installed and new teak decking laid across all areas. A full topsides, bulwarks and superstructure repaint by the specialist paint team completed the refresh of the boat.

In June Constance was relaunched for recommissioning and sea trial period before her departure from Falmouth. The owners hosted a party in the yard to celebrate the refit with the Pendennis team and their families.