Salvage & Restoration Department
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Salvage & Restoration Department

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Damaged boat restoration: bringing a First 24 SE back to the racecourse. At Dream Racer Boats, our experience in refitting sailboats led us naturally to open a division devoted entirely to damaged and salvage boats. Working alongside insurance companies, we take on vessels that have suffered serious damage: we assess whether they can realistically be brought back, buy them when it makes sense, and give them a true second life through a complete refit. This approach lets us save boats that might otherwise be written off as beyond repair, while backing a more sustainable way of working — one that…

Reconditioning a Camper & Nicholson
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Reconditioning a Camper & Nicholson

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Reconditionnement et refit d’un voilier traditionnel d’exception en Belgique A new chapter for this traditional 1972 Camper & Nicholson sailboat This Camper & Nicholson 32 is entering a new phase in its history.This refit project is being carried out in Belgium, in collaboration with Stefan Vennekens.It utilizes our remote refitting method: 3R — Rethink. Rebuild. Refit. The objective is clear.To preserve the soul of this traditional sailboat while integrating contemporary technical solutions. The Camper & Nicholson 32: a benchmark of the traditional sailboat The Camper & Nicholson 32 remains an icon of classic yachting.Designed by Camper & Nicholson and Halmatic,…

The Dirren 50, François Lucas’ Ultra 50 plan in Aluminum version
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The Dirren 50, François Lucas’ Ultra 50 plan in Aluminum version

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DIRREN 50 When residential comfort meets the demands of spaciousness. The Dirren 50, a design by François Lucas created in collaboration with our design firm DRB CONCEPT for the interior layout. Each new model has its own identity. Today, we present the launch of the Dirren 50, a 50-foot sailboat developed by the Dirren shipyard, a specialist in aluminum metalwork. This collaboration arose following our participation in the Grand Pavois boat show, where we exhibited a Cordova 45 with an interior design by DRB. Impressed by our approach and expertise, the Dirren shipyard entrusted us with the support of this…

A blend of design and performance for this Wauquiez sailboat
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A blend of design and performance for this Wauquiez sailboat

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First of all, the Opium 39 is a racing-cruising monohull equipped with a lifting keel. This magnificent Wauquiez sailboat owes its signature to Marc Lombard. Its contemporary design and performance make it an excellent cruiser-racer. Inspired by the 60′ Open in ocean racing Inspired by the 60′ Open ocean racers, the Opium 39 offers unique sensations at sea, as well as providing a level of comfort on board that is particularly attractive in this category of yacht. Her planing, powerful hull guarantees performance in all points of sail, while her elegantly curved deck and vast cockpit are ideal for all…

Y-LITE carbon handrails: simplicity and effortless installation !
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Y-LITE carbon handrails: simplicity and effortless installation !

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Sometimes elegance lies in simplicity. Y-LITE 100% carbon handrails embody this philosophy, offering a perfect marriage of simple design, effortless installation and the durability of carbon fibre. Easy installation in just a few clicks : Transform your space with ease thanks to Y-LITE handrails. With just a few clicks, even DIY novices can add a modern touch to their interiors. The simplicity of installation is enhanced by an ingenious fixing system: padeye for gluing and/or screwing, offering optimum flexibility for adapting to different surfaces. Y-LITE Carbon Handrails: a simple, uncluttered design The secret lies in its simple, uncluttered design. Add…

2023 Grand Pavois Boat Show – launch of the IROISE range – sail fast with a bluewater sailboat
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2023 Grand Pavois Boat Show – launch of the IROISE range – sail fast with a bluewater sailboat

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The 51st Grand Pavois : A Successful First Participation aboard Iroise 48 Iroise 48 – nominated sailboat of the year The Iroise 48 caught the eye of visitors as soon as they arrived on the stand. With her elegant design and sleek lines, she represents an innovative take on aluminium sailing yachts. Sailing enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike couldn’t resist the temptation to climb aboard and discover everything this exceptional yacht had to offer. The Iroise 48 is designed for long-distance cruising, with a practical and durable marine layout. Every little detail has been thought through to make life on board…

Damaged boat converted into a unique charter sailboat
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Damaged boat converted into a unique charter sailboat

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RETHINK. REBUILD. REFIT. A true eco-friendly approach. March saw the arrival of a 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 in the Quimperlé workshops. This 12m monohull has an unusual history. Indeed, this disaster-stricken yacht suffered a fire a few years ago. It was at the Paris Nautic Boat Show that we met the new owner and director of the Marine Composite shipyard. The yacht will be converted into a unique charter yacht. This sailing enthusiast seized the opportunity and decided to personalize the interior, to allow a curious and seasoned public to sail, through the rental of this unique sailboat. He discovered…

Launch of the new Iroise range: presentation of the Iroise 48 n°1 at the Grand Pavois Boat Show
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Launch of the new Iroise range: presentation of the Iroise 48 n°1 at the Grand Pavois Boat Show

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The IROISE 48 : A 2023 novelty to be discovered at the La Rochelle boat show 3D view by the naval architecture firm Pierre Delion The Iroise 48 was born from the meeting of two enthusiasts. One for sailing and regattas, the architect Pierre Delion. And the second, Loïc Cheynet, owner of the Bord à Bord (BAB) shipyard, with experience of ocean cruising. The Iroise 48 is an evolution of the Iroise 46. This yacht was built around ten years ago by the founder of the BAB company. The special feature of these yachts, like other models produced by the…

Eco-responsibility: Dream Racer Boats takes aluminium boat refit one step further
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Eco-responsibility: Dream Racer Boats takes aluminium boat refit one step further

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Le Dalite 35, un bateau en aluminium des années 90 Un voilier à l’histoire bien remplie. Dans le carré du navire, dissimulée sous de nombreux points de repère, une carte du monde. Dans le fond des tiroirs, de multiples drapeaux. Un bordé enfoncé après s’être posé au Brésil. Bref, un bateau qui a fait du chemin, mais qui est loin d’avoir tiré sa révérence. Ce projet, le Dalite 35 Magdalena, est l’exemple type du refit de bateau en aluminium suivant le concept du 3R « (Re)penser. (Re)construire. (Ré)aménagé. », proposé par Dream Racer Boats. Un bateau signé Jean Francois André….