Heritage philosophy

The world wide renewed interest in all things classic has a serious impact on the Boating Life Style. Retro designs and classic looks are especially in demand.

Lady Isabel after 2 year of restoration. Commissioned in 1957 by the MD of Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock.

 

 

Embrace the spirit of individuality

There is a new wave of clients entering the market from China who were less effected by the economic factors in the western world and seem to have a profound interest in the heritage of the boating industry.

The area to benefit from both renewed interest and sales has been the classically styled yachts. This in part a reflection of the significant number of timeless designs that were built within the past decade from the boards of world leaders. All of this fits into a clear revival in interest in classic yachts in their own right with the fleet of pre 1950 yachts very much back in the public eye. The launch last year of the authentically restored 1920 cutter Lulworth made world headlines as will the replica of the King’s Yacht Britannia when she finally makes her maiden trip. It is a passion and there shall always be people who with hart and soul protect the so important heritage.

Authenticity is the key word

And the history must be felt after the painstakingly restoration was completed. Each project should have a story to tell and a profound history. Auctions proof what price levels being paid for objects with a history. Take classic cars , works of art where prices have exceeded estimates purely as a result of the known history.

Hong Kong experienced skilled workforce

Hong Kong with the availability of an experienced skilled workforce is the place to be when it concerns restoration of wooden yachts. The Chinese have for many centuries constructed and build wooden ocean going vessels and it is this experience that Hong Kong gets a new potential industry.

Restoration of historical yachts and newly build Retro design Yachts is emerging to carve its own niche in the market where they then grow in stature. Wood ,varnish and beautiful lines in eye-catching designs outperforming modern yachts on offer.

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