Refit
Our Service Ethos
When a boat comes to us for refitting and/or restoration, we equally consider the history and the future of the boat along with the client’s needs. Will they be day sailing or living aboard? Will they be racing? Is sustainability important? We ask all the questions to ensure a thorough job is done.
After we’ve assessed the needs of both client and boat, we create a plan that will deliver the job on time and within budget, a standard we work hard to meet everyday.
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Kairos
Kairos is a boat with a strong family legacy; she required a creative fix after we discovered her hull was badly rotted. Our team came up with an innovative solution: let’s make a 3D model of the hull then create a fiberglass “shoe.” Once that was done, we replanked to the curve. The solution saved hundreds of hours and time; we delivered her to her family on time and within budget.
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Restive
Since Restive is used for both living aboard and racing, we provide a variety of refitting services every year to get her ready for the season. We recently increased her capability and flexibility by converting to solar power, too.
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Impala
After lots of cruising and several Trans-Atlantic trips, Impala came back to us for her second major refitting. She underwent a complete deck and cabin top restoration, systems and electrical upgrading, and hull restoration.
“They have tested business practices to deliver what was commissioned on time and for the agreed cost. While not the lowest cost, by far the best value.“
Ron Zarrella, Blackfish
Refit vs. Restoration
Restoration work focuses on bringing a boat back to its original condition and design, but can sometimes include updating of systems.
Refitting mainly refers to updating a boat’s systems- mechanical, rigging, or electrical- so a boat can continue to perform optimally.
Most work performed on used boats at Brooklin Boat Yard combines both restoration and refitting.
