Refit

Refitting or refit of boats and marine vessels includes repairing, fixing, restoring, renewing, mending, and renovating an old vessel. Refitting has become one of the most important activities inside a shipyard. It offers a variety of services for an old vessel of any size and kind starting with the construction itself and what is added to it, such as hardware, electric & hydraulic systems, entertainment systems, etc.

The submarine USS Angler during a refit in 1962

Ship refits can range from relatively small changes to and including cutting the ship in half to facilitate near-total overhauls and redesign of interior spaces and modification or replacement of engines, systems or other equipment.[1]

Refitting can be divided into several main subjects:

• Adding or replacing: for example replacing old deck equipment with new or refurbished ones.
• Modifying: for example modifying a yacht for participating in winning a regatta.
• Customizing: for example customizing a yacht for the owner's needs and desires.
• Modernizing: for example modernizing an old yacht with modern styling, technologies and systems.
• Restoring: for example restoring an old wooden boat for preservation.