Refits are unavoidable for yachts that were delivered several decades ago. This is the only way to ensure that the floating investments retain their value and cruise the seas safely.
One of the refits currently completed at the Makkum shipyard is the "Aurora", which was launched in 1992. She had already undergone regular refurbishment measures in the past, while the current refit, which lasted eight months, allowed time for intensive work.
In addition to the "Aurora", repairs were also carried out on the 40-metre "Cipitouba" in the Makkum shipyard. Since last September, Feadship has been renewing the generators and exhaust filters and installing a new electrical management system with main control panel, an alarm system and a monitoring system. In addition to these technical aspects, the programme also included interior improvements to the yacht, which was delivered in 2002. The shipyard team installed a lounge on the bridge deck and renewed the marble in the bathrooms.
For other refits, Feadship employees travelled to shipyards outside the Netherlands. The 68.77 metre motor yacht "Drizzle" was located in the MB92 hall in Barcelona. Between October and May, the bathing platform of the three-decker was extended by 1.50 metres. In addition, a new coat of paint and the extension of a fitness area on the sundeck were on the agenda.
The refit of the "Tatasu" also began outside the Netherlands before she was moved from Palma to Makkum for further work. The yacht, which has been in the hands of the same owner since she was delivered in 1994, was given a lift, a seating area and canopy on the bridge deck, repairs to the engine room and a control room. A new exterior paint job and renovations to the main deck and canopies completed the refit.
Two more owners have already booked refits of their yachts with Feadship for the winter. The Dutch shipyard group expects demand to increase towards the end of the season.
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Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
