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Makeover plans in the master suite called for a total refit.
Among other swap-outs, they moved walls and replaced the gold finish. Now the
room exudes an angular, modern ambiance with chrome fittings, silk wallpaper and
silk-wrapped bulkhead panels, white fabrics and low-profile, European walnut
furniture. The master bath, which acquired extra space and a full-size tub
in the wall movement and wardrobe removal, metamorphosed into a minimalist
masterpiece, with its white rectangular vanity and sink, Thassos white gloss
limestone and polished stainless steel and chrome accents.
Belowdecks, the owners made sure they had plenty of room for
their six children and friends. Two doubles with queen berths and four twin
singles with Pullmans guarantee sleeping space for a crowd. The lower deck
wasn’t completely overhauled, but it did benefit from lots of updating. All the
lower-level wall panels got a fresh layer of light-colored silk, and all the
guest staterooms received teak bathrooms, each with a different bold color on
the walls and in the shower stalls. The colorful bathrooms are set off nicely by
light carpeting, light wood furnishings and white linens.
 The updated main salon has plenty of seating for
all. (Click image to enlarge)
Revamped crew quarters round out the refit below. This area’s
freshening includes new floors throughout, new bathroom and shower fittings, new
mattresses and better lighting.
The sun deck delivers a pleasant surprise: a wooden
Japanese-style hot tub (ofuro) made by household furniture designer
William Garvey. For soaking up the sun, multiple comfy dark Dedon wicker
loungers and armchairs with thick white cushions are arranged neatly around the
deck. Exercise equipment shares the space for alfresco workouts.
 A revamped twin. (Click image to enlarge)
On the bridge deck, the sliding doors and adjacent bulkheads
between the skylounge and the aft deck were removed all the way across to create
an indoor/outdoor space. In bad weather, a clear drape protects the interior. In
good weather, a huge cinema screen drops down and the deck speakers kick in for
a surround sound movie night.
In the skylounge, black-checkered flooring and outdated
furnishings were replaced with wide teak soles, vertical wengé timber planks on
the outboard bulwarks and gloss-white panels forward for contrast. A high-gloss
black bar topped in oiled teak, paired with stylish dark Dedon deck furniture
with white cushions replaced the ho-hum furnishings of Avante IV. The
effect is bold and sophisticated, yet very inviting.
The master suite and bath gave up their gold trim and a closet to
make way for a bright white, spacious bathroom and comfy, contemporary
master. Top photograph by Vesa Kaukonen. (Click images to enlarge)
The new teak deck off the skylounge provides a table that seats
18 guests, some along a settee and the rest in freestanding chairs. If dining by
day, a foldout canopy covers the eating area. Large, built-for-two Dedon
circular deck chairs beckon relaxation, either for sunning or cozying up for an
evening of cinema under the stars. The design of the new spiral staircase was
taken from the last Elisabeth F and installed between the skydeck and
main deck, where previously there was no outdoor access between the two
levels.
The pilothouse got a new sofa and helm chairs and a new
monitoring system. What gets monitored also received an overhaul. Pendennis
modified the navigation light system and control panel to meet the latest
regulations and to serve Elisabeth F’s added length. Electronic
propulsion control and monitoring systems replaced the old analog systems. The
main engines and diesel generators were completely cleaned and rebuilt, as was
the windlass. The freshwater, black water and gray water tanks underwent
inspection, cleaning and painting. New freshwater boilers were installed.
Elisabeth F also received a new foremast to accommodate the additional
lights needed for her increased length. Two new low-profile deck cranes do the
heavy lifting. Her Sea Tel VSAT satellite system is brand-new, as is her Transas
chartplotter. The yard removed the Sat B dome and its mast spreader to improve
the profile and gain more space on the sun deck.
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