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Yacht Refit and Refurbishment

With decades of experience in the yachting industry, Berthon provides an unrivalled luxury yacht refit service. Our comprehensive refit process ensures high-quality results for yacht owners through expert project management from initial planning and inspections through extensive overhauls.

At our state-of-the-art marine facilities, Berthon’s highly trained staff utilise traditional and wooden boatbuilding methods for boat refurbishments and renovations of any scale. Services include complete hull refits, engine refits, interior refits, upgrading systems, replacing components, refinishing surfaces, and restoring historic vessels to their former glory.

Whether undergoing an extensive refit or targeted upgrade, Berthon’s meticulous attention to detail preserves each luxury yacht’s craftsmanship while improving performance. Our expertise ensures the refit time meets expectations and refit costs remain competitive.

From long-range sailing yachts needing a new interior to classic yachts requiring an overhaul, Berthon’s comprehensive yacht refitting services provide yacht owners and crew with the utmost quality and care. With our heritage of keeping traditional skills alive, your yacht is in safe hands at Berthon.

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What boat refurbishment can we offer?

• Complete refit – Full yard facilities for complex projects
• Preparation and painting – Hand and sprayed
• Engineering – From servicing, to engine and generator renewal
• Plumbing – From freshwater systems, to air conditioning
• Shipwright skills in GRP, high-tech composites, wood, aluminium and steel
• Electrical services – From system checks to full technical rewire
• Electronics troubleshooting to advising on upgrades, supplying and fitting new electronics and entertainment systems
• Rigging services – From rig check, to full re-rig and repair of spars
• Yacht Interiors
• Repair work – Using both latest and traditional technology

Our accomplished and highly skilled project managers, with extensive expertise in complete refits and complex projects, are able to advise you on all technical aspects of your luxury yacht refit and renewal program. Utilising cutting-edge technology and leveraging the capabilities of our skilled marine engineers across our state-of-the-art yard facilities, Berthon ensures the desired outcome through meticulous planning and execution.

Explore our range of services showcased through previous refitting yacht projects Berthon has undertaken, highlighted in our case studies and blog articles. These examples demonstrate our ability to handle intricate repair work, upgrades, and extensive overhauls while delivering high-quality results that meet your vision.

Berthon’s comprehensive project management approach, combined with our highly skilled workforce and advanced yard facilities, provides yacht owners with a seamless and rewarding refit experience for their luxury vessel investment.

Refit Case studies

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The flexibility that the Pendennis facilities offer combined with our in-house specialist teams, mean that we are able to provide a one-stop solution for clients looking to conduct refit work on their yachts. From a couple of months’ short emergency or routine maintenance to a more extensive year-long, class focused refit, survey and extensive rebuild or remodelling to improve the structure or internal layout. Pendennis’ project and trade managers work alongside the Owner’s team to control deadlines and budgets throughout. The quality of our work stands the test of time with a high percentage of repeat visits for yachts requiring refit works taking advantage of the company’s highly in-house skilled tradespeople, global network and impressive modern, accessible facilities. Breathing new life into vessels has become a hallmark of Pendennis, all the way from the remodelling and extension of a yacht’s outdoor entertainment space, to the full reconfiguration of the interior layout to allow for an Owner’s specific requirements. Usually running alongside technical upgrades, paint and survey requirements, the possibilities to enhance our clients' onboard experience on their newly purchased or existing yacht are endless.

Case Studies

Refit archive

Since our founding in 1988, we have completed refit works on over 350 vessels. Visit our archive to view a further selection of these past projects.

What our customers are saying

We had a very satisfactory experience with Pendennis through all phases of the refit. At the outset it was clear that both Pendennis management and technicians had a thorough grasp of the work that was either necessary or desired. Pendennis has the considerable advantage of having most of the required technical skills in house and therefore on call at all times.

Owners 32m MY

Due to a change of ownership of the yacht the scope of the refit increased fairly dramatically just as the refit began. Pendennis took this in their stride, the yard has a great depth of skill and resources which enabled us to complete the refit on the original delivery date.

Captain SY Moonbird

The rebuild of LADY E was the most extensive I have been involved with during my 30 year career as a seafarer, which was only possible by partnering with a shipyard with the capabilities and resources of Pendennis. LADY E entered Pendennis shipyard as one of the leading charter yachts globally and is now leaving with unrivalled luxury, entertainment features and AV/IT technology, as well as engineering reliability and safety.

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The UK's Leading Yacht Refit & Repair Boatyard

Established in 1927, Fox’s Marina & Boatyard has some of the most extensive yacht refit and repair facilities , to be found anywhere in the UK.

Located on the East Coast of the UK, in Ipswich, Suffolk, our 15-acre site offers exceptional marina and boatyard services. Fox’s is unique amongst the majority of boatyards in that we provide a complete service in-house, with our own teams of highly skilled engineers and craftsmen, boat handlers, riggers, electricians and fabricators.

Established and respected yacht refit and repair yard

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Our loyal and highly-skilled team is our greatest asset

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Customer satisfaction has led to customer loyalty

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The complete service for all sailing and motor yachts and commercial craft.

Fox’s Marina & Boatyard is an independently run marina and boatyard located on the River Orwell in Ipswich, Suffolk providing 100 pontoon berths with easy access at all states of the tide, ashore storage for over 200 vessels, extensive on-site yacht repair, refit and maintenance facilities a large chandlery. We offer a secure, friendly facility that’s perfectly equipped to provide all our customers with a first class service, from casual berthing to complete refits .

Skilled, experienced workforce

Our loyal workforce is our greatest asset, allowing us to deliver consistently high standards and the best level of customer care. All project management and communications is handled by hands-on managers with access to the resources offered by our range of on-site departments. This allows us to provide the best advice based on extensive knowledge, and bring innovative solutions with clear and transparent estimates.

Multiple departments under one roof

Complementing our marina , we have extensive boat handling and storage options, large heated workshops and the capability to carry out all work via multiple in house departments. Our skilled teams allow us to offer a wide range of services including workshops specialising in composite repairs and modification; gelcoat repairs and polishing; spray paint application and finishing; traditional timber repairs; joinery and teak deck work; electronic installation and fault finding; marine engineering; stainless fabrication; standing and running rigging; spar supply and maintenance; commercial and workboat services and race preparation and support .

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For further information about any of our marina or boatyard services, or to discuss your refit or repair project in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we’d love to hear from you!

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Fox’s Marina portfolio

Take a look at some of the refit and repair projects we have recently undertaken at Fox's Marina & Boatyard. Visit our Portfolio page to view all.

These are just some of the recent projects we have undertaken at Fox’s Marina & Boatyard. This is only a small sample of what we do.

We offer an extensive range of facilities and in-house technical expertise for owners of vessels of more or less every size and type.

At Fox's Marina & Boatyard, customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal and we have built up a loyal and satisfied customer base. See what our customers have to say about the variety of services we have provided for them.

I have worked in the industry for 25 years and have spent time in shipyards all over the world and it’s rare to find such a friendly boatyard. I have been genuinely impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of all the staff at Fox’s

I want to say a big thank you to all the Fox's staff for the excellent service, advise and workmanship, your input has made what seemed to be a big job turn into an easily manageable job and I am forever grateful.

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As many boat owners will know that yacht refits can give your vessel a new lease of life. Whether it is cosmetic or a structural modification, it will often require specialist advice .

Yacht refits can provide significant enhancements to a yacht. They can also be a part of updates to on-board facilities or equipment. Giving you the most up-to-date equipment or most importantly complying with regulatory requirements.

When it comes to giving your yacht a new lease of life, unless you have the time and the facilities it is likely to be undertaken by a professional refit specialist. This is very much the case if the modification is under the water line.

Most importantly, you will need to choose your partner well. You can rest assured that with over 3o years experience we can offer the best advise and know how on all types of refit. We have specialist teams across a broad spectrum of disciplines, giving you complete peace of mind.

Some common Yacht refit projects

• Project management
• deck refits
• refurbishment.
• fibre glass, gel repairs
• valve replacement
• specialist paint application
• bow and stern thrusters,
• anti-fouling, copper coat

To be honest, it is more difficult to list something we have not carried out over the last 3 decades.

We always take pride in our yacht and boat repairs and have created a reputation in the UK for taking on some of the toughest repairs, even when owners had not held out much hope of seeing them out on the water again.

Supported by a vastly  experienced team that comprised GRP technicians, yacht paint specialists, master joiners,  marine engineers as well as knowledgeable ground staff many of our customers return to us for their all of their repairs. We are also specialist Yacht Surveyors and accident repair specialists which accounts for a large proportion of our work.

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What ever type of yacht repair you need please feel free to get in touch call us on 023 80 000 280.

Whatever your requirement our Yacht repair specialists can offer the best industry advice.

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Some of the most common Yacht Repairs

Hull treatments.

Hull Painting Repainting your boat has become as much about looks as necessity. GRP boats often suffered from ultra-violet degradation, whilst this does not compromise performance it means it is time to give it a new coat. With the multitude of finishes now on the market making you boat stand out from the crowd is a practical way to create a modern facelift.

Yacht Refits can cover a vast spectrum of materials and skills from joinery to a multitude of finishes and polishes. Our craftsmen and shipwrights offer our clients a depth of knowledge and skills utilising the latest technology to hand finishes that set them apart.

• Hull preparation and marine coatings application
• Marine Engineering
• Air Conditioning and water systems
• GRP, Wood, Aluminium, Steel or High Tech materials
• Electrics and electronics
• Interior refurbishment

We highly recommend a yacht project manager on larger projects, it can often save a great deal of time and money.

Yachtwork are approved yacht repair specialists for some of the UK’s leading marine insurance companies, aside from our own facilities we have access to many of the UK’s largest repair centres.

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Simon Marine

Yacht Refit Specialists

At Simon Marine, we specialise in delivering unparalleled yacht refit solutions, where innovation meets the open sea.  Whether you’re seeking a modernisation upgrade, safety compliance, or a complete luxury overhaul, our small team of experts are here to turn your maritime vision and home afloat into a reality.

South Devon’s  Premier Yacht Refit Service: Serving the South Hams, River Dart, Dartmouth, Salcombe,  Torbay, Galmpton, Plymouth and beyond. 

Transforming Motor and Sailing Yachts across Devon

Simon Marine takes pleasure in elevating and rejuvenating yachts starting from 28 feet and beyond.  Whether it’s enhancements, updates, or complete overhauls, including portholes, hatches, headlinings, lights, carpets and flooring, upholstery, curtains, galley upgrades and heads replacements, mechanical engineering and equipment, we’ve got you covered.

Contact us today to discuss your project, and we’ll be delighted to explore the optimal and cost effective solutions for you.

Why refurb or refit?

There are several compelling reasons to consider getting your motor or sailing yacht refurbished or refitted.

Whether you are looking for a complete refurb or making improvements to an existing owned yacht, or purchasing a pre-owned yacht or looking to sell, ultimately it is a strategic investment that not only enhances the yacht’s overall appeal but also ensures it remains a safe, high-performance, and enjoyable vessel for you and your guests.

• Personalisation, Modernisation and style
• Increased Comfort
• Improved Safety Standards
• Protecting your investment
• Technology Upgrades
• Environmental Considerations
• Extended Lifespan

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We specialise in refitting yachts for our clients, blending precision craftsmanship with a passion for creating floating havens of comfort.  Discover a life afloat, redefined

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Simon Marine has developed a strong reputation for its improvements and refits on motor and sailing yachts.  A real labour of love, each project is unique and bespoke.   

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Yacht Refit Guide: Making Your Pre-Owned Oyster Your Own

If you’ve just bought or are considering buying one of our pre-owned sailing yachts for sale, the first thing on your mind will likely be getting aboard and starting your adventure. However, just as each person has their unique preferences about home design, each yacht owner wants their yacht to suit their personal tastes. At Oyster, we have an extensive yacht refit department with capabilities to make your brokerage sailing yacht your own. Below, we run through the refit process, yard locations, what can be changed and the ‘Oyster difference’.

The oyster yacht refit process: step by step.

From the moment you get in touch to talk about yacht refurbishment we are by your side, and we will help you every step along the way. The yacht refit process generally goes as follows:

• You reach out to Oyster Yachts Palma, our primary European sailboat upgrade centre. Operations Manager of Oyster Yachts Palma, Mark Durham meets with you to discuss what you would like to have done.
• Based on this discussion, Mark assigns one of the three Project Managers (PMs) to oversee the refit, with each PM offering their own specialist skills:

Steve Colley

Joined Oyster Palma S.L. as Service Manager in 2017 having previously managed Oyster Service & Refit Southampton since 2011. Steve has managed numerous major refit and repair contracts as well as overseeing warranty works in the UK, Spain and the Caribbean.

Hamish Burgess-Simpson

A sailor come ashore who has lived, sailed and worked on both sides of the Atlantic, the Caribbean, Indian and Pacific Oceans, and the Mediterranean – focusing on a wide range of disciplines over the years. In the past 15 years, Hamish has primarily concentrated on yacht refit and new-build project management, and for the majority of his maritime career, he has sailed and worked on Oyster yachts.

Pierre Oberon

Recently joined Oyster having run his own yacht maintenance company in Palma for 15 years, Pierre has considerable experience of the entire yacht refurbishment process. He has worked in many areas of the marine industry; as a sailor, service manager, and workshop manager, project managing several refits of motor and sailing yachts, and as director of two service companies and a charter base over the last 34 years. Pierre is fluent in English, Spanish, French, with a comfortable understanding of German.

• The PM meets with you and talks through your ideas and requirements, bringing in the relevant members of the Oyster team to advise on pricing and timescales. They look at your budget and divide your wish-list as necessary paying careful attention to what is most important to you.
• The PM schedules in the necessary work, keeping the majority of this in-house with our expert professionals. If anything is subcontracted, such as upholstery or rigging, the PM will oversee the work to ensure it is completed to Oyster standards, providing you with warranty and peace of mind. We will provide a trustworthy and objective eye, sharing our years of knowledge while at the same time keeping you up-to-date. Oyster’s seal of approval on these works will help boost the resale value of your yacht. 
• You receive regular updates from the PM. If Oyster’s team finds anything that would benefit from being serviced while onboard, the PM will contact you to see whether you want to proceed.

WHERE CAN I BOOK AN OYSTER REFIT?

• Our yacht refit team in Palma are insured to work in any local yard, meaning we can be flexible to your needs and preferences.
• Our Oyster representative in Barcelona can support you there, offering advice on the best local yard for your projects and managing any refurbishment through.
• If you’re in the U.S., Oyster Yachts Newport offers everything from light maintenance to intensive sailboat upgrades.
• In the UK we have Oyster Service Centres in Southampton and Ipswich, which offer a broad range of services from yacht refurbishment through to annual maintenance.

WHAT CAN I CHANGE TO MAKE MY BROKERAGE YACHT FEEL LIKE HOME?

Yacht refurbishment can completely transform a vessel, making it almost unrecognisable. Other than impossible tasks such as moving structural bulkheads or changing the type/size of the yacht, the world is your Oyster. 

Below are some of the most common sailboat upgrades that will make a brokerage yacht feel like your own:

• Upholstery: This is the most popular way of personalising a yacht, allowing you to implement your taste in every little detail.
• Canvas work: Again, this adds a personal touch.
• AV system upgrade. This will depend on how high-tech you are, and what you will spend time doing on your yacht.
• Re-configuration of cabins: In some cases we have been able to change the cabin configuration to fit your family, perhaps adding bunk beds and games consoles for a kids cabin, or making one of the smaller cabins next to the owner’s suite into a cot room for very young children.

THE ‘OYSTER DIFFERENCE’

If you are planning on having your yacht refit, your first step should be to get in touch with our  Oyster sailing services  team. We know our boats inside out and are best equipped to refurbish your yacht, with countless hours of build experience under our belts. 

Not only does an Oyster refit guarantee you the best possible quality, but if you are planning to sell your luxury sailing yacht at some point in the future, her resale value will be boosted by the fact that your works have been managed by Oyster’s trusted team. Get in touch today to set your project in motion.

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Port Solent Marina, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 4TR 02392 210 220

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• Gel Coat colour matching
• Paint / Gelcoat resprays
• Bow and Stern Thrusters
• Maintenance and Servicing
• Buff and polish
• Antifouling
• Osmosis treatment
• Superyacht resprays

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GBR is a family owned business that prides itself on the reputation for excellence it has built up over the years. Three members of the original family still head up the team of talented craftsmen. Which, though based out of our modern facility in Portsmouth in the UK, has attended to projects all around the world. The high quality of our work has been written about in titles as disparate as The Guardian and Motor Boats Monthly. By building a team of craftsmen well used to problem solving and creative thinking, we have never yet found a challenge to which we cannot quickly rise and deliver the results expected of a top refit and repair team. We believe the key to any business is its people. Our craftsmen are every bit as skilled at their various specialities as you would expect them to be.

Where our team differs is that we are problem solvers. A key demonstration of this approach is the fact that we are very flexible where we work. From our base in South Coast UK we have handled work from Turkey to Thailand, from Greenwich to Grenada. In the wake of Hurricane Ivan the GBR team was called in by a consortium of insurance companies and private individuals to attend to a dozen damaged boats on site (and a further three boats that were shipped back to our yard). Before running water was universally available, the GBR team had rented a house, space in a boatyard and had our mobile team undertaking large scale repairs – returning devastated luxury yachts back to the quality that you would expect of a top rated UK yard. Basically as new !

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Boat Refit & Repair

The experienced team at ancasta yacht services will get your yacht back on the water as soon as possible..

Over the years we have managed yacht and boat refit projects for some of the most prestigious yachts and motorboats, as well as high profile race boats and round-the-world fleets. From the initial survey and quote through to project management and quality control, we can look after every aspect of your yacht refit from start to finish.

Our expert and experienced yacht refit and repair team can also undertake GRP and composite boat repair . From collisions and groundings to general wear and tear, we can get your yacht or motorboat back on the water quickly and efficiently.

Teak Decking

Hatches & portlights, interior joinery, composite & gel repairs, matrix & keel repairs, osmosis prevention & repair.

• Insurance Repairs

Yacht Painting & Spraying

Yacht varnishing, jet thrusters, tunnel & retracting thrusters.

• Anchoring systems

Steering Systems

Davits, gangways & passerelles.

From teak deck refurbishment and caulking repairs to low maintenance teak alternatives, our boat builders offer a range of deck repair services including complete traditional or pre-made teak decks.

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Control of light and ventilation is key to cabin temperature, and your comfort below deck. As an Approved Lewmar installation and Service Centre, we offer a comprehensive range of high quality hatches, portlights and shades.

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From built-in storage solutions and bespoke joinery, to interior redesigns and galley refits, our experienced boatbuilders can help you to transform the interior of your yacht. Our workshops incorporate a 150m2 well equipped woodmill.

Composite repair work requires expert knowledge and skill to ensure a seamless finish. With a dedicated laminating workshop our team can accommodate a wide range of gelcoat work ranging from full structural reconstruction to cosmetic hull and deck work, for both GRP and carbon.

Slamming, grounding, over-stressing a hull in rough conditions, and hard racing can all cause damage to the inner keel matrix. The keel, keel bolts and matrix should be inspected annually to identify possible areas of de-bonding or areas of damage. In the event of damage being identified, as a professional repair yard, we can assist with a structural repair to meet your surveyors specification.

Osmosis is usually identified by the surface of a boat's hull starting to blister; to avoid this occurring you may consider protecting your hull with our anti-osmosis gel shield and epoxy coating. If it's too late for a preventive approach, then we offer an extensive repair treatment.

Yacht Insurance Repairs

With over 45 years experience, undercover storage for yachts up to 80ft with a dedicated paint bay, a large well equipped wood shop, engineering workshop and well stocked stores, we regularly carry out boat repair work on behalf of all major insurance companies.

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We offer a variety of yacht painting services in our dedicated paint bay, from small damage repairs to complete resprays for yachts and motor boats of all sizes. Working with the world’s best marine paint systems, our fully qualified paint application specialists with over 20 years experience offer a high level of expertise and service.

From deck brightwork to a glass finish on a yacht’s superstructure, our varnish specialists will ensure your boat not only looks beautiful but is well protected from the elements too.

Bow and stern thruster systems from Jet Thruster offer an innovative and quiet solution to make docking more comfortable and professional. A flexible system that can be added to the bow and stern with flush composite thro-hull thruster nozzles, and no moving parts under the water line for safety. Suitable for both shallow and deep keeled boats and easy to install. As a Jet Thruster UK Distributor we can offer parts or a full supply and fit option. Please talk to our team about the best solution for you.

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Manoeuvring in marina’s can be tricky, but the addition of a bow or stern thruster can compensate for external forces such as wind and current, making docking simple. A range of thruster solutions are available, including tunnel thrusters, retractable thrusters, and custom solutions.

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Anchoring Solutions

To fully enjoy a peaceful night at anchor you need absolute confidence in your ground tackle. Our team can guide you through the options available from galvanised or stainless anchors and chain options, to the correct windlass and bow roller for your boat, and safety measures such as chain stoppers, cleats and other mooring points.

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Regular maintenance of your steering system is vitally important - from rudder and shaft inspection to the replacement or overhaul of rudder bearings. A general service can correct alignment issues and avoid failure at critical moments. Autopilots are invaluable on long passages, and today have become an integral part of a yacht’s navigation system. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your steering system, or simply replace components such as wheels, pedestals or drives our knowledgeable team can assist.

To enhance your experience onboard, we offer a wide range of davits, gangways and passerelles as an elegant solution for launching tenders and jet skis, or boarding when stern to.

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CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS

Distinctive Yacht Designs for Newbuild and Refit

Internationally recognised design architects Liebowitz & Partners bring distinctive style and functionality to all our project efforts.

We work with the client’s chosen shipyard, or directly for the yachtbuilder, to help shape the Brief into a responsive action plan.

Bringing high attention to design detail, and appropriate support, we collaborate with chosen technical partners and craftsmen, to produce a rewarding experience for the client and all involved.

EXPLORER YACHT 55 METRE / 180 FT

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STEALTH 200

SAILING YACHT, 48 METRE / 155 FT

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ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

The client Brief is our starting point to create the specialist design required. With drawings, and specifications developed with our partners and the yacht builder, an enjoyable process and exceptional product can be achieved.

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Liebowitz & Partners enjoy salutary professional industry recognition.

Yacht Refit Cost

There is a false impression about yachts – that they only require a refit if they are on their last legs and are barely seaworthy. This simply isn’t the case. 

If you think in terms of houses, you refit your home from time to time to update how it looks, to reflect both your personal taste and changing trends: to future proof it and ensure it remains fit for purpose.  

Now consider when you would usually renovate your house. Normally, the highest expenditure is when you move in, as you want it exactly the way that suits you before settling in. You might spend smaller amounts updating it from time to time, as fashions change, before spending the second highest amount of money when you plan to move out.

Why? Because you realise that, by making it look more up-to-date and attractive to potential buyers, you’ll get better value for it.  The cost of any work is justified by the proportionally far larger increase it adds to the value.  

Delivering Value

Much the same applies to yachts. A refit by Setag is there to add value. It isn’t the equivalent of fixing a dilapidated house – rather it should be seen as a way to futureproof your yacht and make it reflect your taste, personality and needs.  

One of the most common customer situations the yacht business caters for is the returning customer who wants to upgrade their vessel. Our solution at Setag is to offer a larger pre-owned model, without the depreciation and work with the customer to carry out a thorough refit at the fraction of the cost. That way they have all the benefits of a new build – with bespoke interiors created for them as well as up-to-date electronics systems, but delivered at value.  

A Sustainable Transformation

We provide a beautiful level of service, offering luxury to the pre-owned market – ensuring that you are in control of your yacht’s refit at every stage. You get to sit down with one of the best interior designers in the business and work with them to create the yacht that you have always dreamt of, rather than simply making do with the pre-owned boats available, in the state that you find them.  

In turn, we can make a very significant impact on the vessel for 10-15% of the boat value . So there’s a good economic answer for having a Setag design & refit, but a full, dedicated refit service simply hasn’t existed until now.  

We’re ready to redefine, refit and remaster your yacht, according to your needs. Get in touch today to Realise the Art of the Possible.

Redefined by Setag

Each project is truly bespoke, catering to individual needs. If you are moving into a new house, you naturally want to renovate to put your own stamp on it – to make it feel like your home. So, why would you be happy to live with someone else’s taste when it comes to your yacht?

Yacht Refit

One of the most common questions we are asked by potential clients is what we mean exactly when we talk about offering a refit service for yachts. There is a false impression about yachts that they only require a refit if they are on their last legs and are barely seaworthy. This simply isn’t the case.

With SETAG, you can make a huge difference when you buy something secondhand, maybe a bit tired and then you put all of this beauty in it and you create what effectively is a brand new boat. Completely to your own liking, your own standard...creating the perfect boat for us.

Brilliant concept...new boat look and feel at pre-owned prices - by the industry experts. Recycling at its best!

The great thing is, none of this is off the shelf - I love this boat and now she’s got her frock on...this is the best money I've spent.

If you want to redefine, refit and remaster your boat who better to do it than the people who designed it in the first place? "What a fantastic idea!"

We cannot recommend the SETAG team highly enough. If you love your current boat, then for a fraction of the cost to change it, have it SETAG’d. The SY branding certainly helped us obtain a premium price. We got what we paid for her in 2017 plus what we spent with you!

I have worked with Chris for over 30 years and I’m pleased to see him develop his own brand - along with likeminded people with industry-leading expertise. The future is bright for Setag Yachts and pre-owned yacht owners, who can now refurbish their vessels to today’s - or even tomorrow's standards.

That has been one of the key selling points for us – having that personalised service and having a boat that is unique to us – is standout in its own right. We are pretty blown away…very very pleased. I think it’s fabulous…it has transformed the boat.

The perfect way to open up a new market: the "true reflection of luxury". Setag gets it: simplicity and personalisation are key – with the depth of knowledge to deliver.

Setag are probably the only company who can carry out all the tasks as a ‘one stop shop’. Other yards were reluctant to price work and needed to subcontract many tasks meaning higher costs and longer lead times. If you are in any doubt speak to Chris and his team, they know boats like no one else.

We have been waiting for this quality of service: a comprehensive, professional refit that we can rely on – because of the pedigree of its staff, with over 200 years' experience in our market.

You have put Princess magic into our beloved Broom.

Never have I come across a more able collection of professionals in this market. We have complete trust in Setag, since its team has been in the business for as long as we can remember. We're very excited to welcome this specialist refit company into our portfolio.

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How to buy an old boat as a project – DIY yacht restoration advice

• October 31, 2019

Yacht broker and part-time boat restorer Will Higgs shares his passion for buying old boats and making them as good as new

Firebird is a Mirage 28 restored then sold on

Growing up sailing on the East Coast it’s fair to say that I caught the bug pretty early on. Family sailing on my father’s yachts and starting in dinghies from the age of five, it was clear from the outset that boats were going to play a central role in my life in one form or another.

My first project boat was a dinghy which my dad brought home when I was around four years old. She was 7ft 6in length overall and far too wide to sail well, but she had a gunter rig, foils that needed varnishing, rubbing strakes to replace and a hull that needed painting. Her name was Jake and she was going to be my boat. I was hooked.

Through my teens the boats grew until at 18 I purchased my first yacht – a Hurley 20. I couldn’t have been prouder, she needed new windows and a complete repaint right through but she was mine and I poured every spare minute and penny I had into her for six months before she was ready for sea.

As time has gone on, the boats have got bigger, but the principle remains the same: buy a green one and polish the love into it. A Hunter 701, a Seamaster 23, a Mirage 28 and now a 32ft Barbary Ketch – all made possible by adding a little more value to each boat as I went along.

Now my family and I can cruise the West Country in relative comfort and have clocked up some respectable sea miles, not to mention a few stamps in the passport. But it all started from bailing out the cabin of that first Hurley and wondering where to start.

My first project boat: “She was 7ft 6in length overall and far too wide to sail well, but she had a gunter rig, foils that needed varnishing, rubbing strakes to replace and a hull that needed painting.”

Why refit a boat?

For some, the pleasure of bringing an old boat back to life is the driving force; for others it’s a means of getting afloat on a tight budget. Whatever the motivation, all boat restorers share a love of the sturdily built and seaworthy lines of craft designed, in many cases, over half a century ago.

Indeed it is the robust construction of these old hulls that has led to the wide availability of potential projects which can be found in the damp, dark corners of almost every boatyard in the country and I dare say the world over.

These are boats that were designed in the days when a family of four would have bravely put to sea in a 20-footer for their summer holiday and that are still robust enough to earn their keep not only as a vintage item to be varnished and polished, but also as originally intended – fully functional cruising yachts.

So what are the benefits? It’s clearly a major undertaking, a modest refit project could easily see you through six months’ worth of evenings and weekends – not to mention the expense. Why do so many start and fail to finish?

Firstly, a refit is an excellent way to get to know a boat. For the DIY boat owner it makes perfect sense to go through her with a fine-tooth comb and address any issues along the way. It’s an excellent way of stretching the budget: real value can be added to a project boat, so whether the plan is to keep it long term or trade up, the minimum result to aim for should be a newly refurbished boat for a similar cost to a tired one on the open market.

Those who undertake boat projects for the simple pleasure of returning something sore and neglected to its former glory can be seen standing back at the end of each day of work with the sun setting behind them and a satisfied smile on their face. The sweat and occasionally blood poured into their pride and joy barely registers against the surging pride at every inch closer the boat gets to touching down in the water.

Before and after images: This Dufour 2800 required a £3,500 restoration budget and 50 hours’ skilled labour

How much will a yacht restoration cost? Even if you can commit £1,500 and 1-2 days per week for three months, you should still only be considering project boats under 26ft long. · The skill level, budget and timescale requirements increase exponentially with the size of the boat so careful planning and a couple of attempts with smaller craft first would be well advised. · As a case in point this Dufour 2800 (above) required a budget of close to £3,500 as well as 50 hours’ skilled labour. Keep control of the costs on a project – it really is possible to keep spending if you are not careful.

Key considerations when choosing a boat for a restoration project

Selecting the right project boat carries many of the same criteria as any yacht purchase might, with a few specific additions. Scope of use and budget are fairly standard considerations as is the availability of a suitable mooring. However, it is easy to forget about these important points when looking at a boat that may be months or even years away from her launch date.

How will the boat be used?

Picking a boat that’ll meet your requirements when she’s ready for sea is critical to a successful refit. There will be times when walking away will seem like the easiest option. On the days when the paint won’t wash off, the splinters won’t come out and the head is sore from banging it repeatedly against the bank balance, even the most ardent enthusiasts need a vision of the finished article to remind themselves why they started down this road. There are plenty of tough moments restoring old boats, but for me, thinking about launch day sees me through every challenge.

What is my budget? What is my skill level? How much time can I commit?

It may sound obvious but blowing the entire budget on buying a boat that will require significant additional repairs is a recipe for failure. At best it will result in extensive and unnecessary storage fees that will further eat into the budget and add to the overall costs. There’s a certain principle of frugality at the heart of restoring boats and perhaps hand in hand with budget comes time. For these reasons it’s important to consider how big the boat really needs to be. A large project will incur far higher overheads and take much longer to complete. It is also more likely to require a higher level of expertise to tackle the more complex systems and structural issues.

Will it fit on my mooring?

It is advisable to have somewhere lined up to keep the boat before choosing one: the size and type of mooring available can play a part in the selection.

Pitfalls to avoid

The following hints and tips apply to beginner/intermediate standard DIYers on the majority of yachts. Ignore for boats with a high end value, or if you consider yourself to have a high skill level:

· Boats that are just a shell with no salvageable equipment. The cost of replacing gear can snowball very quickly so it’s important to factor this in before getting started

· Boats with faulty keelbolts can be expensive to put right and tackling it properly on a DIY basis is not for the faint-hearted.

· Avoid boats that are going to cost far more than their end value to put right. There’s nothing more soul destroying; check the market first!

· Boats that have major structural defects. There are plenty of boats out there that only need TLC.

· Boats that are too big for your budget and timescale will sap resources and demoralise. There are occasions where a refit could be programmed over months or even years, but as far as shoestring projects go, every week in the yard is added cost to be avoided.

Restoring a Leisure 20 for a client

A few months ago I decided that I wanted to take my lifelong passion to the next level, so I set up a brokerage through Imperial Yachtbrokers ( www.imperial-yachtbrokers.com ) and started refurbishing yachts in a local yard where I have some history of carrying out boat projects for myself.

So far we have refitted a Sadler 29 , a Dufour 28, and are in progress with a Westerly Centaur and a Westerly Griffin.

I was also approached by a lady at a local yacht club who wanted a daysailer/weekender to keep on a swinging mooring. We chatted about her requirements and settled on a Leisure 20 for its sailing characteristics and ease of handling while still providing overnight accommodation and somewhere to make a cup of tea!

She struggled to find a good example, so I had a look around and located one in a nearby yard that was in a sorry state but could be bought for £300 on condition we move it straight away. We sourced an engine, had her dropped in and motored her around to our base at the Lynher Boatyard in Torpoint to do the work, starting with emptying her of gear and cleaning her from end to end.

Leisure 20 as found in need of TLC – but was only £300 to buy

Hull was grubby but basically sound

Deck’s non-slip paint was looking worse for wear

Interior needed a good clean and a retrim to modernise

The brief with this boat was to keep her simple, set up for day sailing and with a minimum of potential failure points. One of our first jobs was to remove and glass in all of the through hull fittings as these would not be required.

We spent some time carrying out the usual sanding of woodwork and polishing of the hull. New vinyl decals were added to draw the eye and the deck paint was re-applied in a more modern looking light grey.

We also repaired the redundant screw holes in the mouldings and retrimmed the interior to make it functional and attractive.

Externally, we cleaned and applied silicone grease to all the fittings’ moving parts and replaced any fittings and lines that were broken or worn out. We then raised the mast, dressed it with sails and relaunched the boat ready for a shakedown en route to her new mooring.

There are few more satisfying moments than raising the sails for the first time on a resurrected boat.

Cleaned, polished and varnished – what a difference!

Launch day! There are few prouder moments…

Restored. Afloat. A Leisure 20 ready for new sailing adventures

Key figures

Initial purchase: £300 Yard costs: £330 Engine: £275 Misc parts: £400 Total : £1,305 Time commitment: 50 hours’ labour over four weeks

We had to allow for around 50 hours of labour as well as the costs of various parts and yard storage costs, but what is very clear from the figures is that refurbishing a modest yacht is an affordable undertaking.

DIY boating on a budget

With determination and a basic skill level, anyone can get on the water without going bankrupt. It’s simply a case of being sensible: pay attention to boat selection, programming and budgeting the project then stay focussed and work hard.

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Lusben opens largest sailing yacht inspection pit in the Mediterranean

Azimut-Benetti refit and repair arm, Lusben , has welcomed a new inspection pit for canting keel sailing yachts of up to 70 metres at its facility in Livorno, Italy. 

Measuring 8.5 metres deep and 3.5 metres wide, the new workspace is the largest of its kind in the Mediterranean, requiring a total investment of €500,000. 

The space allows for all forms of maintenance operations to be performed on sailing yachts, such as painting or keel work. Alternatively, two concrete slabs can be placed on top of the pit so the area can be used to perform work on motor yachts. 

According to Lusben commercial director Gianni Paladino, the yard has already secured several maintenance bookings for the upcoming fall season. 

" This major investment in the Livorno site, following others completed in recent years, confirms the Group’s intention to expand the Lusben division and, in the coming years, consolidate its position as a benchmark for refit work in the Mediterranean," said Paladino. "Now we have the space, the technology and the people to achieve this important objective."

Alessio Centelli, the Livorno site manager, added: "It’s a remarkable project that confirms [Lusben's] credentials as a centre specialising in the world of sailing yachts as well.”

The addition of the inspection pit comes as part of Lusben's three-year "refit area upgrade programme", announced in 2023. 

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