Lady K II arrives at Solent Refit

The classic British-built 1961 superyacht, Lady K II has arrived back in the UK for an extensive refit at Solent Refit. She was acting as a charter vessel up to 2005 but fell into disrepair a short time later, stranded in Monaco with no fuel. She was repossessed by a bank and towed to Marseilles where she was mothballed for five years while a new owner was sought. Regs-for-Ships eventually contacted Allan Foot at Solent Refit, who recognised the potential of the vessel and was able to find the yacht a new owner and broker the sale.

There were many rumours at Marseilles of extensive issues with the boat, including a cracked engine block, damaged pistons, seized sea valves, thin hill plating, and more. However, Solent Refit was confident the vessel was salvagable and informed the owner thus. An independent survey confirmed this to be the case.

The next stage of the operation was the preparation of the ship for sea, so Lady K II was drydocked in Marseilles. Allan Foot and his engineering team from Solent Refit then went to work. Twenty-five sea valves were cleaned and reinstalled within five days, the engines were reassembled and started, and generators and other equipment were restored. The preparation included careful planning to account for weather on the journey.



A comprehensive set of up-to-date safety equipment was installed throughout the vessel, and winches, anchors, and support lifeboats made ready. Regs-for-ships joined the Solent Refit crew for the voyage from Marseilles to Southampton Water.



As a classically styled vessel, one of Lady K II’s most attractive features is the variety of eating areas, which have been described in elaborate detail forthwith.

For formal dinners, the main deck dining room provides the perfect setting – the most beautiful French and Italian glassware, crockery, cutlery and linen grace the table, creating a most enjoyable atmosphere, with Baccarat, Limoges, Cristofle and Pratasi just a few of her luxurious brands.



The outside banquet table on the promenade deck lends itself perfectly to more casual dining. Breakfast and lunch are always enjoyed most with the cool sea breeze floating over the deck. In the evenings, the owner’s private salon cannot be matched for its pure opulence and charming character – teak floors, a private bar, wood panelling and a fireplace enable guests to revel in the finer things in life.



Lady K II slipped lines on September 8th and arrived at Solent Refit’s new deepwater pontoon on the 18th. The voyage went according to plan and the ship behaved well in all the conditions across the Mediterranean and Bay of Biscay.



Related Links

Solent Refit Profile | Solent Refit Website

Regs-4-Ships Profile | Regs-4-Ships Website

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