Sea Sensations Presents: “10 Secrets to Navigating Your Wooden Sailboat Restoration”

Fri, Sept 11, 12:30-1:30pm, Discovery Stage

We’ll share tips for how to salvage a wooden boat restoration project - on a vessel that may not actually be as seaworthy as she seems. How to save costs to keep your dream alive, from moorage to parts.

• Finding the Right Girl

• What to Look For – What to Look Out For

• The Importance of a Good Survey

• Listen to What She Says

• Boatyard Survival

• Shipwrights and Ship Wrongs

• Keeping Your Mate on Board

• Don't Lose the Dream

• The Difference is in the Details

• What We Do For Love

“Dream vs. Reality: Owning and Restoring a Classic Wooden Motor Yacht”

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026 12:30 - 1:30pm Discovery Stage

• Restoring a Classic: Your Dream: Romance, Fascination and Nostalgia of a Unique Classic Yacht

• What to Look For and What to Look Out For:

• Hand Craftsmanship, Quality Materials and Beautiful Lines

• Value: Collectability, Rare, Name Recognition, Reputation, Previous Ownership

• Harsh Realities: Maritime Rules and Legalities

• The Value of a Good Survey

• Restoration Process: The Good the Bad, the Ugly and the True Costs Involved

• Preserving an Era: Your Role as a Steward