A yacht rebuilt by Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth has been shortlisted for an international award.
The A2, formerly Masquerade of Sole, spent 16 months at the yard where she was transformed from a 1980s design into a contemporary one.
And that work has helped it fight off other competition in the superyacht refit category of the 2013 World Superyacht Awards.
A2 was stripped back to a bare steel hull and aluminium structure before the structural engineering team designed a five metre extension across three levels.
New interiors were created, with a new full width master stateroom, larger main lounge and a second lounge on the top deck, more outdoor dining areas and twin stairwells replacing a single ladder system.
Alongside the redesign the owner's brief was to increase both the range and cruising speed of the yacht following her rebuild.
Her cruising speed is now a steady 14 knots rather than 12 knots from new MTU main engines and can achieve a maximum of 15.8 knots.
Pendennis also undertook a complete engineering upgrade, replacing all technology, electrical systems, engine room equipment, and air conditioning/water systems, making the ongoing engineering maintenance programme much lighter than usual for a vessel of this age.
The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said:"Masquerade of Sole provided a fantastic base yacht for the project, as yachts of this era are well known for their structural integrity and longevity.
"By stripping down to the hull we could make the most of this aspect of the existing yacht, but still optimise the volume and plan the interior and exterior layout with a modern styling best suited to our needs, as if designing a new yacht.
"During the project my wife and I were heavily involved in the layout and interior design aspects of A2. Having a small focused owner's team and strong relationship with Pendennis proved to be a very successfully formula.
"The team provided regular updates,discussing new plans and GA options along way with a constant review of technological ideas and advancements. From the outset the team at Pendennis were able to apply their substantial knowledge of engineering and electrical systems to plan for a much more efficient and responsive vessel."
A spokesman for Pendennis said as delivery was scheduled for last June, the rebuild of A2 was "a very intensive project requiring significant pre-planning and a concentrated design period".
"This ensured from the outset that despite the compressed delivery schedule the high quality of workmanship in all trades, were not compromised in any way.
"The project was complemented by a full paint job before A2 undertook motor trials in Falmouth Bay in May 2012. Her final transformation was dramatic, almost the equivalent of building a new yacht rather than a conventional refit project"o
Since A2 was launched the Owners have spent numerous weeks on board in the Mediterranean and Caribbean and are looking forward to exploring further afield later in the year.
