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GUIDE TO REFITTING YOUR BOAT
Setag Yachts explains why you might consider refitting your boat.
One of the most common questions we are asked by potential clients is what exactly we mean when talking about a yacht design and refit service.
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 is not the case –it should be seen as a way to futureproof your yacht and make it reflect your taste, personality and needs.
A refit is not just a solution to your challenges – but instead it isprotecting your investment. The best way to understand a refit service is to think of it in terms of buying a house. When you buy a new house, what is the first thing you do? You renovate, redecorate and revive. In other words, you ensure that it is more than simply another house – it becomes a home.
Many owners love their yachts and how they look externally, and simply outgrow the interior. Generally, a refit can be carried out on a yacht between one and 25-yearsold and, typically, the rework coincides with technical/engineering upgrades. However, the reasons for a design and refit project and the age of the yachts Setag have remastered are as varied as the vessels and the owners themselves.
WHICH UPGRADES?
Setag, for example, cover any and all elements you would like to upgrade as a one-stop-shop; they can elevate any project, small or large, with a very quick turnaround with a unique design.
Popular elements to upgrade include the navigation equipment (since technology advances so quickly), respraying of the helm dash (it is often damaged by poor application and sun exposure) and the internal and external upholstery. As fashion and trends change so rapidly, fabrics and colours can inevitably date a boat.
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It is often the elements that clearly show the age of the boat that owners are keen to upgrade, or the areas with little design. These can be addressed as stand-alone smaller projects, of which there are numerous local upholsterers, for example, replacing in the same style, or they can be redesigned and combined to become a bigger project all addressed under one roof, therefore becoming more economical for the client.
JUST FOR YOU
There is a lot of logic in refitting a yacht. Firstly, it can create an environment which you are the first to experience, and secondly because it makes economic sense, adding value to your yacht and protecting your investment when you come to sell.
The ultimate level of luxury is personalisation, but bespoke does not have to mean building something from scratch. Instead, it can be taking something already exceptional and tailoring it to your specific liking. A refit is designed to match your lifestyle, from the smallest detail to the bigger picture. It should feel as natural a fit as slipping on your favourite item of clothing; it should be just like coming home because that is where you are… Setagyachts.com
PARTS & ACCESSORIES, SERVICING AND OUTSTANDING BOAT YARD FACILITIES
AT SWANWICK AND WARSASH
RK Marine off ers outstanding facilities and services for owners of both sailboats and motorboats.
We provide lifting, storage, berthing and servicing, and our dedicated workshops off er a wide range of engineering work. There is also a well stocked Parts Store for quick and helpful across-the-counter service.
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• Motor Boat Lifting (Swanwick) up to 60ft / 40 tons • Yacht Lifting (Warsash) for up to 35ft / 15 tons • Hard Standing, Covered Storage and Pontoon Berthing • Engine Sales & Servicing • Experienced Service Engineers • Well stocked Parts Store
