Boat bought for $2,600 in sorry state with lots of issues transformed over 3 years
- The Bennington-Turner family bought a big old steel yacht for $2,600 in 2020
- It took the family three years to refit and refurbish the boat back to its former glory
- They document the whole process on their YouTube channel, Sailing Melody
Published on Oct 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Adam Gray
Last updated on Oct 11, 2024 at 6:35 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
It’s not just barn-find cars that need rescuing – even a dilapidated boat needs bringing back to life every now and again.
A big old steel yacht, sat ashore for more than 15 years, looked like it’d never take to the high seas again.
Refitting and refurbishing a boat is no easy task, and it costs a lot of money, too.
But that didn’t stop one family from giving it a go – and the results are impressive to say the least.
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The Bennington-Turner family have their own YouTube channel called Sailing Melody, which journals their sailing adventures.
Perhaps the most fascinating post on the channel is an hour and 14-minute long video showing the transformation of their beloved ‘Steel Melody’.
This comprehensive video compilation documents the entire renovation process, spanning three years, and includes previously unseen footage.
The video covers various aspects of the boat transformation, including the initial state of the steel yacht, structural repairs, interior renovations, and exterior improvements.
The video shows new equipment and systems that were installed on the yacht, too.
By condensing three years of work into a single video, viewers can witches the dramatic transformation from start to finish.
Not only that, but they can also gain an insight into the challenges and triumphs of such an extensive restoration project.
This type of content is popular among sailing enthusiasts and DIY renovators, as it provides practical knowledge for those interested in undertaking similar projects.
Other examples include this abandoned, rusted-out go-kart that was brought back to life, and this Sprinter converted into ‘most opulent’ private jet for the road.
The video’s length and comprehensive nature make it a valuable resource for understanding the full scope of a major boat restoration.
While this video marks the end of the Steel Melody transformation project, it’s worth noting that the Sailing Melody channel continues to produce content related to boat restoration and sailing adventures.
Adam Gray is an experienced freelance motoring journalist and content creator based in the United Kingdom. Using his media accreditation with manufacturers’ press offices, Adam test drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches, producing written reviews and news pieces for a variety of lifestyle and business publications. Here at Supercar Blondie, Adam applies his journalistic skills penning social-first content around current news and trends. When he’s not behind the wheel of the latest car or writing up another viral story, Adam can be found at his local rink playing ice hockey or at the Riverside Stadium supporting his beloved Middlesbrough FC.
