In 2007 Glala was moored at Ipswich Haven Marina. Outwardly she seemed to be in reasonable condition but it was clear that she was actually in need of a great deal of work. A survey showed that she would at least need a new deck and that there might be further problems hidden below. It was also clear that the engines, electrics and plumbing would need a lot of attention. However, the hull itself was in remarkable condition - in the hoist it deflected by no more than one inch over her 78 feet length.

The work done in the 1980s almost certainly saved her, but because of problems in the deck, and some of the materials used, it was bound to rot in the long term. Around 2005 repairs were made to the side decks, but by 2007 the superstructure was in decay: leaking decks, crumbling beams, galvanic corrosion, dangerous electrics, and she was taking on buckets of water a day from failing joints around the stern.

Rot under the deck aft but the wheelhouse is not so bad.

In other places, and due to her massive original construction, many parts dating back to the pre-war years were in remarkably good condition. Most of the hull and the engine room, and most of the forward section were essentially sound. The wheelhouse was rough, but original. The major problems were in the accommodation aft.

The forecastle, 2007. Ply linings removed, teak frames and planking being cleaned.