We often rely on “before/after” pictures to communicate all that goes into the projects we tackle. But there’s always more to the story. Beyond the planning and problem-solving, there’s usually a personal narrative. That’s the part we don’t always get to hear.

How does one arrive at the decision to buy and refit a boat? And, furthermore, how does one find his/her way to GIBY?

This summer, one boat owner shared with us the details of his story.

Doing restoration work on a classic 1973 Bertram 31 was a fun job for us, but for the boat owner it was a dream come-true.