A refit is where an older or well-used boat gets brought back to full strength — hull, systems, mechanics and finish — and where an owner can add the equipment and comfort a boat didn’t originally have. Every refit at YachtWatchCare runs through the same structured process below, and covers the full range of trades a modern refit needs.
Our Refit Process
From first survey to sea trial, every stage is planned, sequenced and signed off before the next one starts.
1
Survey & Scope
Full condition survey of hull, systems and mechanics; priorities agreed with the owner.
2
Planning & Quote
Trades sequenced, materials ordered ahead of time, fixed quote and timeline agreed.
3
Strip-Down & Prep
Fittings and systems removed where needed; areas outside scope protected.
4
Structural, Mechanical & Electrical
Hull repairs, engine and propulsion work, rewiring and systems upgrades — the main build phase.
5
Finishing & Interior
Paint and varnish, joinery, upholstery and comfort upgrades brought together.
6
Quality Control, Sea Trial & Handover
Milestone inspections, a full sea trial, and complete documentation at handover.
What YachtWatchCare Can Do
Every trade a refit needs, coordinated as one project rather than separate jobs.
Hull & Structural Repairs
Gelcoat and osmosis repair, structural reinforcement, stringers and bulkheads, and full fairing before paint.
Mechanical & Propulsion
Engine overhauls, shaft and propeller work, generators, steering gear, and full mechanical system checks.
Electrical & Electronics
Full or partial rewiring, navigation and communication upgrades, monitoring systems and battery/charging systems.
Paint & Varnish
Antifouling and topside painting, brightwork and varnish, and full exterior finish coordinated around a single schedule.
Interior Joinery
Woodwork, panels, trim, cabinetry and storage rebuilt or refreshed to match the boat’s original lines.
Comfort & Amenities
Upholstery, air conditioning, entertainment systems and layout upgrades for owners planning to spend more time aboard.
How We Track Every Project
Every refit and haul-out at YachtWatchCare runs on a structured, milestone-based schedule — the same discipline behind tools like a Gantt chart or MS Project — so progress is always measurable and reported, not just described after the fact.
Example Project Timeline
A simplified view of how a project is broken into phases and tracked week by week:
Survey & Assessment
Planning & Scheduling
Execution / Works in Progress
Quality Checks
Handover / Relaunch
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8
Today
Completed
In progress
Planned
Today
Example schedule for illustration only. Your project's actual plan, phases and dates are agreed with you at kickoff and updated as work progresses — the same approach applies whether it's a full refit or a haul-out.
Milestone Sign-Off
Each phase has a defined scope and a clear completion checklist before work moves on to the next stage.
Progress Tracked Against Plan
Every job is scheduled with start and end dates per phase and tracked against that plan — the same logic as a Gantt chart or MS Project timeline.
Photo-Documented Reports
Inspection notes and photos are logged at each stage, so there's always a record of what was found and what was done.
Scheduled Updates
You receive a status update at every milestone, not just at the end, so there are no surprises about where the project stands.
Example Progress Trend
How planned progress compares to actual progress over the life of a project:
Planned
Actual
Example data for illustration only, showing the kind of progress reporting you'll receive on your own project — not a record of a real job.
Thinking about a refit?
Tell us about your boat and what you’d like out of it — we’ll walk you through scope, sequencing and a realistic timeline.
Request Refit Work
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