In 2017 ALEMBIC headed north from Sausalito, CA to Port Townsend, WA for a multi-year refit.

This included replacing the stem, rebuilding damaged deadwood in the keel, rudderpost, and a new rudder.

Multiple frame ends were replaced, along with the top 12” of the hull planking. The foredeck framing and decking was rebuilt to accept a new windlass.

New Sapele toe rails and Dorade boxes were installed, and a new Sapele skin installed over the cockpit coaming and cabinsides.

A portion of the mast (~30%) was rebuilt, including a new fiddlehead and rebuilt spreaders.

The standing and running rigging were replaced along with a new jib furler.

The winch package was updated and a new (to us) suit of sails was brought aboard. A new boom was built and installed, and a circa-1960s helm was acquired, modified, and installed.

The electronics package was updated and ALEMBIC now has a new battery bank, power distribution panel, and wiring.

She was refastened below the waterline and is under a new full canvas cover, including custom toe rail covers.

In 2025, she was repowered with a new Beta 43 hp diesel engine.

In 2026, she will get 14 frames replaced and the hull strips splined below the waterline.