VARNEBANK is a heavy, seaworthy, long range expedition yacht with accommodations for ten, including crew. She was originally built in Holland for fishing in the North Sea and was later converted to a long range yacht capable of crossing any ocean. All of the conversion work was done in Holland, beginning in 2004 and completed in 2007. In the process the boat was striped of all machinery, electronics, plumbing, wiring and interior spaces, leaving only the outer steel hull. Much of the hull plating above the waterline was replaced and any damage below the waterline was repaired with new steel plate. A new interior with multiple watertight spaces was constructed of steel and finished in cherry and mahogany. There are two double guest cabins, two crew cabins and a master stateroom, five heads, four showers and a large tub. A spacious galley on the main deck with a two drawer stainless refrigerator, full height stand-alone freezer, dish washer, microwave oven, convection oven and an advanced induction cooktop make food preparation a delight. A watertight door leads from the galley to the deck. A new pilothouse was constructed of aluminum to reduce upper deck weight.