WHY HAS REFIT BECOME STRATEGIC FOR LARGE YACHTS ?
- Adrien Jousset
- Nov 26
- 2 min read
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 vessel’s lifespan, enhances its performance, and transforms it into a yacht perfectly aligned with today’s standards of comfort, design, and technology.
MODERNISING WITHOUT REBUILDING: THE LOGIC OF BESPOKE REFIT
For large yachts, every refit is a high–value-added operation. It’s not just about repainting a hull or replacing a few pieces of equipment :
Optimising onboard systems (electrical systems, hydraulics, engines, renewable energy)
Improving onboard comfort (insulation, air conditioning, carpentry, upholstery…)
Aesthetic modernisation (interior design, coatings, vinyl wrapping, lighting)
Compliance with new regulations and safety standards
This comprehensive approach turns each refit into a fully bespoke engineering project, where every decision is made to balance performance, durability and aesthetics.
At Canet Premium Services, these projects are led by our in-house design office, which handles design, 3D modelling, technical coordination and yard supervision.This methodology ensures total coherence between the owner’s expectations, technical feasibility and the quality of execution.
ECO-TRANSITION AND THE PRESERVATION OF FLOATING ASSETS
In a context where sustainability has become a central concern, refit represents a virtuous approach. Rather than replacing, it allows vessels to be reused and modernised, thereby reducing the carbon footprint associated with new construction.
High-end large catamarans—often built in composite—are particularly well suited to this logic: their structure provides a solid foundation for technical, energy-efficient and aesthetic upgrades.
Refit therefore becomes a concrete response to the ecological transition, while offering the owner a more efficient, more comfortable, and more valuable yacht on the market.
CANET PREMIUM SERVICES: EXPERTISE IN LARGE YACHT REFIT
Specialised in the refit of high-end catamarans, Canet Premium Services works on units ranging from 15 to 30 metres, often customised down to the smallest detail. Thanks to full mastery of all technical trades — composite, carpentry, rigging, painting, electricity, hydraulics, and design — the company provides comprehensive project management, from planning to delivery.
Its location at the nautical hub of Canet-en-Roussillon, in the heart of the Mediterranean basin, allows it to combine local craftsmanship, modern port infrastructure, and an international network of partners.
For owners, refit is no longer just a refresh: it is a strategic opportunity to redefine their yacht, enhance its value, and integrate today's innovations — all without compromising its original identity.
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