THE GLOBAL REFIT MARKET: AN INDUSTRY IN FULL TRANSFORMATION BETWEEN LUXURY, SUSTAINABILITY & INDUSTRY
- Adrien Jousset
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
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 seaworthiness.
Over the past ten years, the refit market has expanded dramatically, propelled by the rise of catamarans. These vessels attract a new clientele, often from the motor yacht sector or even newcomers to sailing, drawn by their stability, safety, and luminous comfort.At the same time, this evolution has brought forth a new generation of skippers and crews still gaining experience on this type of vessel, increasing the demand for technical support and specialized expertise.
Across the Mediterranean, the Canaries, the Caribbean, and Australia, new refit hubs are emerging and structuring themselves around comprehensive services:
Technical project management
International client support
Composite, rigging, carpentry, and smart-system expertise
Integration of green technologies (hybrid propulsion, energy monitoring, recycling).
This global network addresses the growing need for continuity of service — an expectation that Canet Premium Services anticipated early on.
OUR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE – CANET PREMIUM SERVICES
At the heart of this transformation, Canet Premium Services stands out as a key player in an integrated refit model.
Based in Canet-en-Roussillon, between the French Riviera and the Balearic Islands, the company brings together under one roof:
An in-house design and engineering office able to design, model, and validate each project
A multidisciplinary technical team covering all trades (electrical, hydraulics, carpentry, painting, upholstery, rigging, etc.)
Comprehensive project management, including scheduling, reporting, and client coordination
Local and international partnerships with specialized technical teams
This integrated model reduces lead times, enhances quality, and provides full transparency on costs and progress — now essential criteria in the international market.
A PROFESSIONALIZING INDUSTRY
The refit boom is also driving an industrialization of processes:
Standardization of methods
Digital project management
Quality certifications
Gradual integration of artificial intelligence tools for diagnostics and technical monitoring
Canet Premium Services fully embraces this shift, combining industrial rigor with the precision of fine craftsmanship.
LUXURY, SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMANCE: THE NEW EQUATION OF REFIT
Refit today stands at the crossroads of three key demands:
Luxury – maintaining an onboard experience that meets the highest yachting standards
Sustainability – extending and enhancing the lifespan of yachts
Industrial efficiency – ensuring reliable processes, deadlines, and outcomes
It is within this balance that the future of responsible yachting is taking shape — a field where Canet Premium Services places innovation, transparency, and quality at the very core of its DNA.
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