A step further of course is restoration or preservation. I think that boats that are currently in, or very nearly in commission can either be preserved or maintained. I prefer the maintained route, in fact I think continually upgrading systems but keeping oringinal structure and layout as far as possible adds to the history of a boat, much in the same way listed buildings are preserved. By all means fit an engine, fridge, electronics, but don't fit deck houses, and dinettes where none existed.
On the other hand, if the boat is well out of commission, then preservation may be necessary if funds are not available to restore.
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