Selected work / Major restoration

Kirawan

A full restoration of the 1936 Rhodes design, bringing structural work, deck carpentry and a new interior together at LMI.

DESIGN / CLASS: Philip Rhodes
LENGTH: 53 ft
WORK: Major restoration

Kirawan under sail at a regatta off Newport — Kirawan at her first regatta after the refit, Newport.Photography: Billy Black

The project.

Kirawan arrived at LMI with a brief to begin afresh. Her interior, deck, spars and engine were removed, allowing the team to address the boat as a complete restoration while retaining her classic appearance.

The work brought together trades who had worked on Skylark, Dorade and Santana. The project record follows the rebuild through deck and interior carpentry, finished joinery, cockpit details and her return to sailing.

Restoration by Joe Loughborough and the LMI team. The earlier hull work in Quonset was undertaken by Tom Potter and crew. Phase III photographs by Billy Black.