METSTRADE 2025 – A RECORD-BREAKING EDITION The 2025 edition of the METSTRADE show, held from 18 to 20 November in Amsterdam, marked a significant milestone: for the first time, the event occupied the entire RAI Amsterdam complex, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to marine equipment and the yachting industry. KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW Record scale  — nearly 1,700 exhibitors  and a strong attendance with “thousands of industry professiona

In recent years, the yachting market has undergone a profound transformation. Owners of large yachts — especially 50- to 80-foot catamarans — are now looking for ways to modernize and enhance their vessels rather than investing in a new build. The reasons are multiple: Increasingly long delivery times, A significant rise in construction costs, And above all, a growing environmental and economic awareness. Refit has therefore emerged as a strategic alternative: it extends the

In yachting, as in many other fields, luxury is no longer defined by the size of a yacht or the power of its engines. It is now measured by the experience on board — the comfort, the atmosphere, the light, the materials, and the fluidity of the spaces. THE AESTHETIC REFIT Once focused mainly on maintenance and technical upgrades, refit has today become a true interior design project .Owners now seek to rediscover the sensation of a new yacht — without losing the unique charac

GLOBAL ECONOMIC DYNAMICS This evolution is driven by a clear trend: the refit market has grown by nearly 20% annually over the past decade , supported by an increasing number of aging yachts. The global mindset is shifting towards reconditioning rather than replacement  — to repair, modernize, and extend the lifespan of vessels rather than discard and repurchase.Many owners are rediscovering the value of older boats , often built with exceptional strength and remarkable seawo

New boat sales are stagnating.The reasons are multiple — macroeconomic, geopolitical, and above all, a growing economic awareness among yacht owners. Refit has now emerged as a concrete response to environmental challenges , extending the lifespan of existing yachts while reducing the carbon footprint linked to new production. More and more sailors prefer to keep and upgrade their boats rather than buy new ones, or to restore proven vessels. This trend is far from trivial: it

The Multihull – Pre-Owned & Refit Show in Canet-en-Roussillon 2025  once again confirms the vitality of the Mediterranean yachting industry .This edition, placed under the banner of transition and innovation , highlights a fast-evolving market where refit and high-quality maintenance  play a central role. A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT – LAGOON ACQUIRES BMS The announcement of the acquisition of the BMS shipyard by Lagoon (Beneteau Group)  marked this year’s event.This strategic move f

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