Testimonial
Name: Sofie & Martin
Subject: Refit
Yacht: Perry 60 ‘Marlin’
“Ready for the world’s oceans,
thanks to KM Yachtbuilders”
The Perry 60 Marlin underwent a thorough refit at our shipyard in 2024. Designed by Robert Perry and built in aluminium by Yachtbouw Folmer in 2008, she is a robust aft-cockpit pilot saloon cutter, created for the most challenging blue water expeditions. From the icy waters of Antarctica to the tropical Pacific, Marlin has proven her strength and versatility.
After covering over 60,000 miles, her current owners, Sofie and Martin, entrusted us with a comprehensive refit.
We speak to Sofie and Martin, proud owners of the Perry 60’ Marlin’. They bought the beautiful aluminum yacht in Spain and sailed her to Makkum for an extensive refit. In their search for a new yacht, they became acquainted with our yard.
The goal of the refit was to prepare her for many miles of sailing. During the process, work was carried out on the aluminum hull, mast, and interior. The paint was stripped, and the deck was sandblasted. Solar panels were also installed on the deck and the pilothouse.
At KM Yachtbuilders, we carried out a comprehensive Refit plan, including:
- Work on the aluminium hull, mast, and interior
- Paint stripped and deck sandblasted
- Refitted deck and mast
- Extended keel for enhanced stability
- Updated navigation systems
- Renewed all onboard systems
- Installed solar panels on the deck and pilothouse
- Practical interior upgrades: stainless steel countertop, new ceiling, and floor
Ready for every corner of the globe
Now, ‘Marlin’ is ready for her first voyage – a circumnavigation of the British Isles – and many future adventures. Sofie and Martin’s dream?
“Sailing down to Patagonia and into the colder regions, that’s where we want to go in the future, and now she’s ready to take us there.”
