Quality internal refitter required.

[stillwaters]

We're contemplating getting a bit of refit work done on a 60 foot mobo. Thing is, although we want a good quality job doing, the emphasis for this sort of thing seems to be aimed at superyachts, which we don't have, which leaves us wondering if there are any yards out there aimed more at our level of things? Boat is currently on south coast but could travel if need be. Apart from replacing the nav gear and other electronics, together with a whole number of bitty jobs, the more major task will be to replace all of the furniture etc in the saloon. This will entail the building of a raised floor, integrated seating units with storage, cupboards & drawers, dining table, entertainment unit and new companionway steps etc.etc.
Any suggestions gratefully received.

 

[stelican]

Landau on the Hamble are the people for you, They were voted top at the recent MBY awards

 

[jfm]

Tricky request. Furniture makes sense economically if you make one design then build 30 or 100 sets. In the old days there would be prototyping and in the new world there is CAD but I guess prototyping will be too expensive and you don't have a 3D model of your boat.

If you want a high quality finish then Landau is a good suggestion but even they will struggle with high end furniture. I'd try Aquastar in Guernsey. While I would have misgivings about buying an entire boat from them they are in the refit business of small boats and they do make decent quality built-in yacht furniture. They also don't charge VAT, and the UK VAT you need to pay when bringing the boat back to the UK should be less than 20% of the entire project cost

 

[tico]

You might try talking to Mike Reynolds at Dale Sailing..... They make the solid wood interiors of the Dale Nelsons to a high standard and all customisable. 01646 603112.
www.dalenelson.co.uk

 

[Boat2016]

Might be worth trying Berthon?

www.berthon.co.uk/commercial/boatyard-services/

 

[stillwaters]

Thanks for all the input, that's already a few possibilities to check out. I'd also quite forgotten about Landau, who might be a one-stop shop for most of what's required, plus also being conveniently located on the Hamble. I've also heard that nearby Oyster-owned SYS do refits, and their cabinet finish isn't too shabby. Also, not too worried about the design part of it, as that's what I used to do.

 

[itchenseadog]

Might be worth trying Berthon?

www.berthon.co.uk/commercial/boatyard-services/

Ha ha, only if you have a huge cheque book !