Yacht refit in the Mediterranean — refurbishment at architect-grade precision

Why refit your yacht rather than buy new

The new-yacht market currently shows lead times of 24 to 48 months and prices that have risen by more than 35 % since 2020. In that environment, a yacht refit is no longer an alternative — it is a wealth-management strategy.

A well-managed yacht refit fully modernises an existing boat — hull, decks, engines, electronics, interior — for 40 to 60 % of the cost of an equivalent new yacht, with launch in 6 to 12 months instead of three years. The yacht keeps its identity and its proven hull, while gaining all the technological benefits of a new build.

For a discerning owner, a yacht refit is also the only way to obtain a truly bespoke layout: you no longer pick from a catalogue — you design.

Our refit method — four mastered phases

• Technical audit: full inspection of hull, structure, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems. Costed and prioritised report.
• Design & 3D plans: architectural design of the new layout. 3D plans, material selection, mood-boards, client validation at every step.
• Yard execution: end-to-end supervision — hull, paint, joinery, upholstery, propulsion, electronics. Weekly reporting with photos.
• Launch & warranty: dockside testing, sea trials, documented delivery. Post-refit warranty and 12-month technical follow-up.

Yacht refit in Canet-en-Roussillon — a strategic Mediterranean hub

Our yard is located in Canet-en-Roussillon, France — 30 minutes from the Spanish border and at the heart of the Gulf of Lion. This location offers direct access to the main Mediterranean cruising grounds: Balearics, French Riviera, Corsica, Costa Brava.

For owners based on the French Riviera or in Spain, a yacht refit in the western Mediterranean offers three decisive advantages: yard costs 20 to 30 % lower than Riviera ports, optimised French marine-works tax framework, and a climate that allows outdoor work eight months a year.

Many owners come to us from yards in Italy, Spain, the UK and the Netherlands for these reasons. We work with reference brands across the industry — including Princess Yachts, Sunseeker, Riva, Wally, Pershing and many others.

• Covered hangar dimensioned for yachts up to 80 ft
• Travel-lift, dry-dock and secure storage area
• Network of certified craftsmen: cabinet-makers, marine painters, electronics specialists
• Europe-wide parts and materials logistics

What a complete yacht refit at Nexus Marine includes

Structural and hull refit

Osmosis treatment, marine paint, teak or composite decks, stainless-steel deck hardware. Cockpit reconfiguration, swim platforms, anchor-handling.

Mechanical and propulsion refit

Re-engining, shaft-line overhaul, propellers and stabilisers. Migration to hybrid or electric depending on the cruising programme. Installation of latest-generation generators.

Electronics and navigation refit

Integrated navigation suite from Garmin Marine, Raymarine, B&G or Furuno — radar, AIS, autopilot. Starlink Maritime connectivity. Centralised monitoring system.

Interior and design refit

Saloon redesign, cabins, heads. Bespoke joinery, leather and marine-grade fabric upholstery, architectural LED lighting, onboard home automation.

Yacht brands we work with

Our experience covers the main European and American builders, in both monohulls and motoryachts. We regularly work on:

• Princess Yachts — British motoryachts 50-100 ft
• Sunseeker — sport & flybridge motoryachts
• Riva — exceptional Italian yachts
• Wally — high-performance yachts, signature aesthetic
• Pershing — sport motoryachts
• Azimut and Ferretti — premium Italian motoryachts
• Solaris and Maxi — performance sailing yachts

Any other brand can be supported — our approach adapts to every architecture.