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Refit vs buying new: the calculation every owner must make

An honest comparison — costs, timelines, risks and residual value — between refitting your catamaran and buying new.

Refit vs buying new: the calculation every owner must make — Nexus Marine

Project management · February 2026

The real cost of new

A 2026 Alegria 67: €1.2–1.4M catalogue, before options. With equipment and delivery, over €1.5M. Timeline: 24 to 36 months.

The real cost of a refit

The same boat second-hand: around €700k. A high-end full refit: €150–250k. Total: €850k–1M, deliverable in 4 to 6 months.

"Refit: 30 to 40% less than new — and you're sailing within the year."

Beyond price

Refit also means starting from a known hull with a documented history, and targeting exactly the high-value items. We run the comparative analysis with you, figures in hand, before any commitment.

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