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Why refit has become the strategy of smart catamaran owners

With the new-build market under strain, refit is no longer a fallback — it's often the most profitable and intelligent choice for a catamaran owner.

Why refit has become the strategy of smart catamaran owners — Nexus Marine

Refit · March 2026

A new-build market under pressure

Lead times at major brands show 18 to 36 months of waiting. Over five years, the average price of a new 50-foot catamaran has risen 35 to 45%. Buying new is no longer the obvious decision it once was.

"The best boat is often the one you already own — if you know how to transform it."

The economics

A 5 to 8-year-old catamaran can reach new-build standard for 30 to 50% of the cost of an equivalent new boat. On a Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67, that's a saving of €300,000 to €600,000 — and you sail within the year, not in three.

The condition: the right integrator

A successful refit depends on coordination quality. That's Nexus Marine's purpose: full integration, single contact, holistic view of the vessel. Without it, theoretical savings melt into overruns and delays.

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