Helmut's restoration project:
C. G. Pettersson designed mahogany cruiser with a modern touch

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Content:

1. Introduction, a C. G. Pettersson cruiser from Sweden
2. Transport from Sweden to Switzerland and a first look inside
3. Hull restoration
4. New interior and window design
5. Diesel electric power systems
6. First launch in Switzerland's water
7. Bow jet trusters

6, First launch in Switzerland's water:

Helmut tells:
I take the boat out of the winter camp and put it in the water. Basically, the whole year can be driven by boat. We almost never have frozen waters.

Helmut tells:
The boat is located in the harbour of Solothurn, the river is called Aare and is adverted with Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murtensee.

Helmut tells:
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Do I see a very happy smile on Helmut's face?

Helmut tells:
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All photographs taken here on the boat Sindbad are owned by Helmut, they are used here with his permission.