Abbate Villa d'este 1966
• Classic Yacht Restoration
• Marine Electrical installations/Repairs
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• Abbate Vila d'este, £25.000
Italian speed boat built in 1966 at the Bruno Abbate yard on Lake Como, Italy. it has undergone a total refurbishment. The engine rebuild was carried out at a cost of over £2000, the engine is the original American built Ford V8 Interceptor of 144hp the boat was built with.
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on the trailer heading for the yard
interior shot
with all the frames now replaced and new engine bearers in place a coat of paint was called for.
Varnish removal
With so many marks in the varnish work the entire deck area has been taken back to bare wood.
fore deck
the original fore deck took some bringing back to life but its been worth it
fore-deck
close up of the fore-deck with all varnish and stain removed ready for a fresh coat
varnish work being completed
with all structural work completed work is now being carried out on the final finishing of the hull
varnish work
ten coats of two pack varnish and its begining to get there
hull completed
all hull varnish work now completed
all instruments replaced
instrument panel and wheel all repaired and installed
engine fitted
the totally rebuilt original engine is now back where it belongs
final touches
finally upholstery and screen fitted and the boat is near complete and about to take to the water soon.
Official opening day
Local BBC reporter admiring our work and interviewing Derek who has been working on this boat for the last 6 months. This fine craft is now seriously up for sale complete with trailer, anyone interested should contact us for further information.
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