Total Refit

Total Refit Excellence in Custom Yacht Refits, Repairs and Rebuilds

A milestone worth celebrating—600 of you who appreciate the art behind the craft.We work with owners who understand that...
04/04/2026

A milestone worth celebrating—600 of you who appreciate the art behind the craft.

We work with owners who understand that a classic wooden vessel isn’t just a boat—it’s an investment in tradition, character, and timeless design.

From full structural refits to custom teak work, we deliver results that stand up to both the sea and time.

There’s something about teak done properly.These custom companionway steps were built from the ground up—designed to fit...
03/28/2026

There’s something about teak done properly.

These custom companionway steps were built from the ground up—designed to fit the space, match the vessel’s interior, and stand up to life at sea. Clean lines, balanced proportions, and a finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood.

It’s not just a set of steps—it’s a detail that defines the feel of the entire cabin.

Total Refit brings classic yachts back to life through true craftsmanship, custom woodwork, and attention to every last detail. ⚓

Custom teak work, built for both beauty and function.This passerelle refit showcases a full set of hand-crafted teak tre...
03/21/2026

Custom teak work, built for both beauty and function.

This passerelle refit showcases a full set of hand-crafted teak treads, precision-cut and laid with classic black caulking lines—true to traditional yacht decking standards. Each panel was dry-fit, templated, and bonded using marine-grade adhesives, then carefully clamped and aligned to ensure consistent spacing, symmetry, and long-term durability under load and exposure.

From raw stock to finished installation, every detail matters—grain selection, edge joinery, caulking seams, and final finishing—all executed to complement the structure of the passerelle while elevating its aesthetic to match the heritage of a proper yacht.

The result: a seamless blend of modern composite structure and timeless teak craftsmanship, delivering both grip underfoot and unmistakable classic character.

Ready to elevate your vessel? Let’s build something worthy of her lines. (561) 346-9541 ⚓

Serious work happening below the waterline.This project called for a full garboard removal and replacement — the garboar...
03/14/2026

Serious work happening below the waterline.

This project called for a full garboard removal and replacement — the garboard being the first plank that lands in the keel rabbet and forms the backbone of a wooden hull. Once the deteriorated plank was removed, the inner structure was exposed so the frames and keel landing could be inspected and cleaned back to sound timber.

A new solid timber garboard strake was milled, planed, and carefully fitted to match the original profile. After a precise dry fit, the plank was bedded, fastened, and drawn tight into the keel rabbet to restore the strength and watertight integrity of the hull.

It’s the kind of repair you rarely see… but it’s what keeps classic wooden yachts alive for decades to come.

At Total Refit, we specialize in structural restoration of classic wooden vessels — the kind of work that preserves both the boat and its legacy.
⚓ If your classic yacht needs structural work below the waterline, we’d love to talk.

Hidden beneath the hull is where the real work begins.This project involved removal and replacement of a damaged garboar...
03/07/2026

Hidden beneath the hull is where the real work begins.

This project involved removal and replacement of a damaged garboard strake — the critical plank that locks the hull to the keel. After opening the area, we exposed the internal structure, repaired the supporting timber, and fitted a new garboard section properly seated in the keel rabbet.

Faired, sealed, glassed, and finished back into the bottom.

Structural work like this is what keeps classic wooden yachts strong for the next generation.

If your boat needs attention below the waterline, this is the kind of work Total Refit specializes in. ⚓

A true American classic — a Trumpy — and a reminder that legacy deserves stewardship.From the dock she’s all grace — swe...
02/27/2026

A true American classic — a Trumpy — and a reminder that legacy deserves stewardship.

From the dock she’s all grace — sweeping sheer, proud bow, varnished cap rails glowing in the sun. But beneath the paint and brightwork, time had worked its way into her frames and planking.

Compromised frames were carefully removed. New White Oak was templated, shaped, and laminated to match her original curvature. Corroded bronze fasteners were extracted and replaced. Damaged structure at the turn of the bilge was rebuilt the right way — honoring original scantlings and proper fastening schedules.

From selecting the correct mahogany stock, to fairing the hull and preparing her for new coatings below the waterline, every step honors her pedigree.

No shortcuts. No cosmetic cover-ups.
Just honest structural restoration.

If you own a classic wooden vessel and believe she deserves more than a quick fix, let’s talk. (561) 346-9541 ⚓

Some boats aren’t just vessels. They are more than wood and fasteners — they’re memory, legacy, and time on the water.Bu...
02/18/2026

Some boats aren’t just vessels. They are more than wood and fasteners — they’re memory, legacy, and time on the water.

Built by hand. Passed down. Weathered by time.
Neglected in places… but never without a story worth saving.

We see more than rot, loose fasteners, or tired varnish.
We see legacy. Craft. History waiting for another generation on the water.

Because this work isn’t just repair —
it’s stewardship.
It’s preservation.
It’s giving a boat the chance to outlive us all.

If you have a wooden boat that deserves another chapter, let’s save her together.

Contact us to start the conversation.
(561) 346-9541 ⚓

Every classic wooden yacht carries a memory in her grain — in the bend of her frames, the curve of her sheer, the quiet ...
02/11/2026

Every classic wooden yacht carries a memory in her grain — in the bend of her frames, the curve of her sheer, the quiet strength beneath her decks.

This refit began where all honest restorations do: below the surface. The yacht was scaffolded and blocked so we could reach her properly — not just to make her look beautiful, but to make her sound again. Damaged deck core and compromised plywood were removed, framing inspected, and the subdeck rebuilt with precision. What had softened with time and moisture is being made strong again, one layer at a time.

New marine panels are templated and fitted. Teak decking is laid with traditional king plank and margin board geometry, each seam aligned, each plank set to carry water, weather, and years of footfall. This is not cosmetic work — it is structure, longevity, and respect.

In the process, we uncovered rot, delamination, and the quiet fatigue that only decades at sea can create. These are the moments that define a refit. Not what you see at first glance, but what you choose to restore when no one else would notice.

Along the side decks and bulwarks, brightwork is being brought back to life — varnish layered deep, protecting the mahogany while honoring its warmth and character. The original lines remain untouched, the soul of the yacht intact, strengthened by modern techniques beneath the surface.

This is the stewardship of wooden boats.
Not just repair — preservation.
Not just craftsmanship — responsibility.

Because these vessels are more than hulls and fasteners. They are legacy. They are history you can still step aboard.

If you’re entrusted with a classic yacht and want the work done with reverence, technical precision, and a deep understanding of wooden construction, we’re here for that conversation.

Restoration is not about making a boat new.
It’s about making sure her story continues.

Schedule an inspection, start the conversation, or stop by the yard ⚓ (561) 346-9541

DOVETAIL — the kind of work that saves a wooden boat’s life.Every refit begins with a moment like this — the haul, the s...
02/07/2026

DOVETAIL — the kind of work that saves a wooden boat’s life.

Every refit begins with a moment like this — the haul, the straps tight, the hull finally quiet enough to tell the truth.

On Dovetail, that truth showed up at the chine. A slow leak, opened seams, tired bolts, and rot quietly working its way through the timber where planking meets structure. The kind of damage that doesn’t shout — it whispers, year after year, until the wood softens and the fasteners lose their bite.

So we opened her up.

Back to the chine seam. Back to the plank lands. Back to the bolts and backing structure that have held her together for decades. Compromised wood cut out. Fasteners removed. Seams raked clean. Every inch inspected, probed, and understood before the rebuild begins.

You can see the story in these frames — the exposed timber, the pulled fasteners, the careful hands working along the hull. This is where a wooden boat is either left to fade… or given another lifetime.

Because a classic vessel isn’t just fiberglass and finish. She’s joinery, structure, movement, and memory. When the chine is rebuilt, when seams are re-bedded and refastened, when new wood is married to old the right way — you’re not just fixing damage. You’re preserving heritage.

That’s the work we live for.

We specialize in the refit and structural restoration of classic wooden yachts — the kind built to last generations, not seasons. Done properly, this stage is invisible when finished… but it’s everything.

If your boat is showing signs — working seams, moisture at the chine, tired fasteners, soft timber — don’t wait for the failure to announce itself.

Schedule an inspection, start the conversation, or stop by the yard. Let’s talk about your boat, your timeline, and how to give her the next chapter she deserves.

Contact us to begin your refit (561) 346-9541 ⚓

Every classic yacht carries her history in the places most will never see.Flying Lady, a distinguished Trumpy, represent...
02/05/2026

Every classic yacht carries her history in the places most will never see.

Flying Lady, a distinguished Trumpy, represents a legacy of American yacht building when vessels were shaped by hand, eye, and experience. To preserve that legacy, the refit began deep within her structure — inside the bilges and along her original frames — where time, moisture, and use quietly leave their mark.

Sections of aging framing were opened, assessed, and replaced where required, each new timber fitted to honor the original Trumpy construction. Structural members were sistered and reinforced, restoring strength without compromising authenticity.

The bilges were stripped back — years of residue removed, surfaces treated and stabilized, and every compartment sealed with modern protective coatings designed to preserve the integrity of the hull from the inside out. Fresh paint now lines the bays, improving visibility, maintenance access, and long-term protection for the vessel’s internal structure.

These are the details that define a proper wooden yacht refit — the unseen craftsmanship that ensures beauty above deck is supported by strength below.

At Total Refit, we specialize in the restoration and preservation of classic wooden yachts, honoring their history while preparing them for decades more on the water.

If you own a classic and are considering a refit, restoration, or structural assessment, we invite you to start the conversation. 

Because true craftsmanship isn’t just seen above deck — it’s built into the bones below. ⚓

A classic wooden vessel carries her history in the grain. Every plank remembers the water. Every fastener tells time.Som...
01/30/2026

A classic wooden vessel carries her history in the grain. Every plank remembers the water. Every fastener tells time.

Some boats are built to serve a season.
Others are built to carry history.

The Honey Fitz has done both.

In these images, the refit unfolds slowly and deliberately—deck layers lifted not in haste, but in respect, revealing sound structure beneath. Teak is laid again, plank by plank, seams set with care to allow for movement, drainage, and the quiet working of wood at sea. Nothing forced. Nothing rushed.

Below, interior joinery takes shape: stair treads dry-fit and aligned, bulkheads brought back into true, cabinetry rebuilt with matched grain so new work disappears seamlessly into old. This is not replacement—it is continuation.

Along the sheer, covering boards are laminated, cap rails shaped and faired until the vessel’s original lines return—confident, balanced, unmistakably hers. Brightwork is restored through disciplined varnish schedules and hand-finished detail, where patience matters as much as skill.

All of it done within a controlled enclosure, protecting timber, tolerances, and finishes—because preservation demands precision as much as passion.

This is the kind of restoration reserved for heirlooms.
For boats passed down, not traded in. For owners who understand that stewardship means honoring how a vessel was built, how she moves, and how she is meant to endure.

If you are the caretaker of a classic wooden yacht, riverboat, or traditionally built vessel and are considering her next chapter, Total Refit would be honored to help write it—with the same care, craftsmanship, and respect she’s earned. ⚓️

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