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Roles & Communication

A successful refit requires clear communication among the following stakeholders:

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Owner/Owner's Rep - sets the vision and budget

Captain - coordinates daily operations, monitors technical quality

Yacht Management Company - overseas budget, contracts, compliance

Project Manager / Refit Supervisor - manages timeline, quality control, timeline

Shipyard PM - your point of contact inside the facility

Establish regular reporting calls, shared documents, and clear escalation paths before the project begins

Documentation & Class Compliance

Make sure the following documentation is tracked and delivered:

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Work logs with dates and signatures

Class approvals or certificates (e.g. Lloyds, RINA, BV)

Warranty Documentation

Before and After VisualsI

Owner’s Manual Update (where applicable)

Having this on record will help future resale value, insurance renewals, and future maintenance.

Timeline: Phases of a Refit Project

Make sure the following documentation is tracked and delivered:

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  1. Arrival & Survey: Yacht arrives at yard, initial inspections and drydock assessments begin.Class approvals or certificates (e.g. Lloyds, RINA, BV)

  2. Strip Down & Diagnosis: Dismantling of affected areas, detailed scope validation, and unforeseen issues documented. 

  3. Execution Phase: Structural, mechanical, electrical, interior, exterior works completed by skilled technicians.

  4. Testing & QA: All systems are reassembled and tested under supervision; sea trials scheduled.Owner’s Manual Update (where applicable)

  5. Delivery & Follow-Up: Handover documents finalized; post-refit support begins.

Ask the shipyard for weekly/monthly reports, photographic updates, and a cloud-based progress dashboard when possible

Budgeting: What to Expect and How to Plan

Refit costs can vary widely depending on vessel size, work complexity, and material selection. Here's a rough cost breakdown:

Unexpected costs happen. Always include a 10–15% buffer in your planning for things like hidden corrosion, urgent repairs, change orders, material price fluctuations, additional labor, and unforeseen technical findings that emerge once the vessel is opened up.

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Ask the shipyard for weekly/monthly reports, photographic updates, and a cloud-based progress dashboard when possible

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Multiple Feedback Rounds

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