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Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht updated their cover photo.

1 year 2 months ago

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 4 months ago

Exciting history discovery: Llys Helig's requisition and role during WWII. Secret sea based component of radiolocation and radar development. More to follow...

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 6 months ago

Update March 2023. Following the external survey of Llys Helig’s hull that revealed a huge variation of thicknesses of the steel as well as various patches and bodges to plug the holes a decision has been made. Currently an internal survey is underway to assess the integrity of the ribs

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht updated their cover photo.

1 year 7 months ago

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 7 months ago

Howard is doing a Twitter poll on you views regarding restoration. Give your honest opinion here:

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 7 months ago

Thickness report. Anything above 8mm is viable for restoration to yacht. Original steel plate of 10mm (allowing for 20% corrosion).

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 7 months ago

A beautiful patchwork of mixed media, years of neglect, 100 years of elements and painting over the cracks. Llys Helig is in a poor state. Some serious discussions to be had over the next few days on the feasibility of restoration. Next steps: pressure washing the interior of the hull

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 7 months ago

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Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 7 months ago

Marmus have finished the full survey on Llys Helig. Moment of truth is Monday. We know she’s had a hard life. She has holes, and patches, and entire sections that have been replaced. But can she be economically repaired? It’s another big turning point for us. Watch this space.

Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht

1 year 8 months ago

Boat International article from today: