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35 years of Pendennis: a glance at 2016

Today’s chapter of our 35th anniversary story celebrates 2016, and the launch of our largest vessel refit project to date – 86m Aquila.

The extensive 12-month refit programme included a revitalisation of all five deck levels. The team completely updated the social spaces, modernised technical systems and lighting, and restyled the boat across an area of over 750m2, the scale of which was unprecedented by any of the suppliers in such a short time period. The project went on to win Best Refit at both the World Superyacht Awards and the International Superyacht Society Awards the following year.

To read more about Aquila, click here.

Superyacht Aquila departing from Pendennis, viewed from the bow with a coastal backdrop.

Aquila at anchor in Falmouth following her Pendennis refit (photography Andrew Wright)

Aquila superyacht’s grand staircase featuring an 11-metre chandelier made up of over 850 glass pieces cascading through four deck levels.

The 11m chandelier is made up of over 850 glass pieces, cascading down through four deck levels (photography Rupert Peace)

Aquila superyacht's luxurious owner’s saloon, featuring a central bar area with blue leather stools, patterned armchairs, and elegant modern decor.

Interior Design by Redman Whiteley Dixon and Susan Young Interiors (photography Rupert Peace)

Aquila superyacht's main dining room featuring a large formal dining table, contemporary black and white chairs, a textured feature wall, and a statement chandelier.

A spectacular formal dining room was created (photography Rupert Peace)

Aquila superyacht’s private cinema with luxurious reclining armchairs, dark panelled walls, plush carpeting, and a large screen showing a classic black and white film.

A 'floating box' houses the cinema to prevent sound and vibration transfer (photography Rupert Peace)

Aquila superyacht’s gym with treadmills, weight machines, mirrored walls, and light wood flooring under a bright, modern ceiling.

The Beach Club was remodelled to provide a gymnasium and bar (photography Rupert Peace)

Aquila superyacht’s sun deck with a glass-fronted Jacuzzi, surrounded by cushioned seating and sun loungers, under a bright blue sky.

The Jacuzzi was repositioned from the aft to forward sun deck (photography Rupert Peace)

Aquila superyacht anchored off the coast near Falmouth, with her sleek black hull and white superstructure under a partly cloudy sky.

Aquila at anchor in Falmouth (photography Andrew Wright)

Refit of Constance

Alongside the Aquila project, in 2016 we were completing the major refit of motor yacht Constance, modernising systems and equipment, bringing the entire yacht up to compliance with offshore cruising requirements and refreshing the interiors to suit her new Owners.

Pendennis completed an 18-month refit of the 46m motor yacht Constance in July 2016. The yacht was originally built by Feadship as Paminusch in 1986, and initially arrived in Falmouth as Jana, delivered by cargo ship in December 2014. She entered into the 90m Hall 1 at Pendennis in March 2015 following refit preparation works.

To read more about Pendennis' refit of Constance, click here.

Superyacht Constance being lowered into the water at Pendennis Shipyard using a large mobile hoist.

Constance's launch (photography Andrew Wright)

Side profile of superyacht Constance during sea trials on a clear day off the Cornish coast.

Constance on sea trials (photography Andrew Wright)

Spacious main salon on superyacht Constance with wood paneling, plush seating, and large windows.

Refurbishment by Pendennis’ interior design team (photography Andrew Wright)

Wheelhouse of superyacht Constance featuring wood paneling, navigation equipment, and access to exterior controls.

All bridge and engine room equipment and systems were replaced (photography Andrew Wright)

Superyachts Constance and Aquila anchored side by side in the waters off Falmouth.

Constance and Aquila photographed together (photography Andrew Wright)

Other notable refits in 2016 include that of Adela, Lady K, Steel, Velsheda and Velacarina.

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