PUFFIN 50 “SEABEAR” READY FOR A NEW SEASON

At VMG Yachtbuilders, there is almost always a Puffin at the yard. The series is designed by Olivier van Meer Design and built by VMG Yachtbuilders, so these yachts are always a familiar part of our work.

Puffin 50 “SeaBear” was sold through Yachtfull International to her current owner in 2023 and came to VMG Yachtbuilders straight after the sale for a complete refit. This past winter, she returned to our yard for a number of smaller works.

She came in for two main points. The first was the patented keel construction, a characteristic feature of the Olivier van Meer design. This defining part of the yacht was inspected, cleaned and painted again, so it is in good condition for many more years of use. We also fully cleaned the drinking water tank and applied a coating.

The most substantial part of the work was on top of the coachroof. The teak on the coachroof was removed completely. To make this possible, the hatches and dorades first had to be dismantled and taken off the deck. Once everything was removed, the complete coachroof surface was sanded down, repaired where needed, and then primed and painted again. After that, the hatches were placed back and the deck details were rebuilt.

With these works completed, “SeaBear” was brought back into fresh condition once again. After her time inside our facilities, she was launched, the mast was stepped again, the sails were put back on, and she was made ready for a new season on the water!