BEAUTIFUL BENETEAU

Sanamiru arrives for her re-fit

Sanamiru, a 1999 Beneteau Oceanis 461, has received a refit that will see her continue to provide her owners with many happy days at sea.

The old teak deck was replaced After GRP repairs a primer was added

Preparing for work to start on the Beneteau

The Marine Group’s director, Christopher Odling-Smee, has been a boat owner all his life. When his children were younger, he had a motorboat which the family kept in Cardiff Marina to enjoy days out by the beaches of West Wales, and sometimes a little beyond.

As his children grew older, they developed a keen interest in sailing and, after a few long-distance passages, Christopher decided it was time to invest in a yacht that would nurture this passion and would make family adventures further afield a joy.

So, Christopher bought Sanamiru, a Beneteau Oceanis 461 built in 1999, which fitted the bill. The Marine Services team worked with Christopher to plan a refit that would put her in top condition for many happy years at sea with the family. job was completed with Awlgrip HDT Clear, delivering a high gloss finish that is durable, micro-scratch resistant and retains the colour beneath.

All rigging was checked and serviced with a new forestay and top bearing fitted as well as renewed running rigging. Then, all the covers and sails were sent off to be valeted.

The Deck The port side deck and cockpit had wet core, so this was replaced with Gurit Corecell, a high-performance foam that is durable and impact resistant. This was then laminated and faired.

The old teak deck and toe rail was replaced with Flexiteek, a synthetic panelling that will not fade, split or crack and requires minimal maintenance. It is also 100 per cent

Exterior work underway on Sanamiru

“Christopher decided it was time to invest in a yacht that would nurture this passion and would make family adventures further

recyclable, non-slip and looks just like real wood.

Extensive GRP and gelcoat repairs and restoration were carried out as well, and new Lewmar hatches fitted throughout and all hardware was re-bedded. Finally, new fenders and mooring lines from Seago Yachting provided the finishing touches to the exterior.

Electrics & Power In terms of kit, Sanamiru had a full navigation electronics upgrade using Raymarine products. A new VHF aerial, Windex Indicator and Tricolour navigation light with anchor were fitted along with new batteries, shelf and lash downs.

When it came to Sanamiru’s power, the yacht’s engine had a full service by the Power Systems Marine Leisure team. Interior Upgrades Just as much attention was given to the yacht’s interior. There was a repair to the forward bulkhead and various areas were also repaired with white Formica to lighten the appearance down below.

All upholstery covers were replaced throughout the interior of the vessel too. Lastly, work was done to the navigation area and a new cooker, gas lines, regulator and bottle fitted.

The finished deck The interior also received a re-fit

The interior looked great after all the work Looking beautiful after her re-fit

Sanamiru is now ready to give many more years’ joy to her owners

Christopher said: “Sanamiru is a wellknown boat in Cardiff and out of respect to the boat and her previous owners, as well as being my dream boat, I knew that handing her over to the marine services team would deliver beautiful results. Boaters will know what it feels like to finally see land behind you. Doing so on Sanamiru will be special.” www.themarinegroup.co.uk Share your restoration project too - editor@allatsea.co.uk