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Our first visit to view her in Levanger, Trondheim Fjord, Norway.   Hitrapia moored out in the bay on our 2nd visit - Levanger, Trondheim Fjord, Norway.
The day after we had purchased her and stepped the mast, ready for transport from Levanger to Plymouth.   Awaiting transport from Levanger.
Arrival - Plymouth mid October 2003.  

It begins! Stripped out saloon cabin.

Ninja refit warriors!

  Minus the old hatches. New lay-up to fit the slightly smaller new ones.
Stripped bulkheads   Revarnishing the bulkheads
New Nav area and switch panel goes in.   Red stained varnish is nearly all removed.
New hatches are installed.   Newly rigged mast is stepped.
All windows replaced with Polycarbonate.   New Yanmar lifted into engine bay.
Application of the antifouling.   Ready for launch.
Her name is re-applied.   Transported from the boat yard to the hoist.
New upholsery in the saloon.   New upholstery in the saloon.
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