Refit & Custom Work
Yard work with an owner-side representative
Structural, cosmetic, and systems projects need more than intent. We represent your interests from specification through delivery.
The need
The problem this solves
Refit projects fail quietly through unclear scope, weak change control, and absent owner-side oversight.
Owners need someone present for the phases that matter, with milestones and notes they can follow without living in the yard.
Your representative in the yard
We help define what success looks like, compare yards and trades for the work, and stay present when decisions affect schedule, cost, or quality.
Custom work should strengthen the yacht. Our role is to keep the project documented and controlled through close-out.
Scope
What this service covers
Defined scope, clear reporting, and honest documentation.
- Marine electronics, lighting, and custom stereo or television installations, with qualified technicians when required
- Interior design support, custom yacht furniture, window treatments, and cushion replacement
- Fiberglass and cosmetic project coordination
- Feasibility review and yard selection support
- Scope development, specifications, and bid comparison
- On-site supervision during critical phases
- Systems commissioning and sea-trial coordination
- Close-out notes, warranties, and as-built records
For the owner
What that means for you
Scope is written before work expands quietly.
Someone represents your interests when the yard is busy.
You receive plain updates at the milestones that matter.
The vessel returns to service with the work documented.
Perspective
Why it matters
A refit is among the largest capital events in yacht ownership. Without independent oversight, delays and rework become routine costs.
Disciplined project management protects schedule, budget, and technical integrity so the vessel returns genuinely improved.
Coordination
How work is coordinated
How the engagement typically moves from conversation to scheduled work.
- 01
Define and budget
Objectives, constraints, and realistic cost bands are set before yard conversations begin.
- 02
Select and contract
Bids are compared on substance. Contracts reflect milestones and standards.
- 03
Build and verify
Progress is monitored, deviations are challenged early, and work is documented.
- 04
Deliver and transition
Commissioning and handover integrate the upgrade into ongoing care.
Yacht Care Plans
How this relates to yacht care plans
Refit and custom work usually sit under the project plan, a defined engagement rather than a standing management contract.
Questions
Straight answers
Common questions before work begins.
- Do you perform the yard trades yourselves?
- We oversee and coordinate. Qualified yards and trades perform specialized work when licensing or manufacturer authorization is required. Our role is owner-side representation and quality control.
Next step
Request a refit or custom project
Share your vision and timeline. We will advise on scope, yard fit, and how to protect the investment through delivery.