Vessel Refits here in Tauranga

One of the many vessels that Hutcheson Boatbuilders have completed a refit for the owner

We have extensive experience refitting vessels of all sizes, from yachts to launches. We are a popular choice with both visiting overseas vessels and local boat owners due to our ability to successfully undertake this work and to complete the refit to a high-quality finish. Contact us now to discuss your requirements and to obtain a no obligation quotation.

Kindred Spirit Refit

Kindred Spirit, a Sunreef 62 Catamaran, underwent an extensive refit at Hutcheson Boatbuilders. The project involved modifications to the galley and navigation station, installation of a new head (toilet) and waste system, changes to the transom for improved access, replacement of motors and engine room refurbishment, updates to rig layout and helm station, addition of a canopy for the fly bridge, and hull repainting and antifouling. Below are examples of previous boat refit projects.

Catamaran "Kindred Spirit", refitted by Hutcheson Boat Builders

Kindred Spirit ready to be relaunched after the refit. The Sunreef 62 Catamaran had a speedy and successful voyage back to Fiji.

SV 'Super Mario'

SV Mario at Tauranga Bridge Marina

Sailing Vessel 'Super Mario' visited Tauranga for a major refit by Hutcheson Boatbuilders. The project included interior refurbishment, teak deck replacement, new Bimini frame and davit, deck locker construction, stainless steel component upgrades (toe rail, cleats, fairleads), osmosis repairs, and anti-fouling. Local businesses such as Bridge Marina Travelift, McCormick Rigging Services, and Watercraft Electrical contributed to the refit. See below for examples of our boat refit work.

New Bow Roller fitted by Hutcheson Boats

New Stainless Steel Bow Roller

New Chart Table made by Hutcheson Boat Builders

New Chart Table

New Fridge/freezer fitted by Hutcheson Boatbuilders

New Freezer below chart table

New Sea-going Lockers

New and secure lockers

TV with retraction when underway

Retractable TV

New Vanity Unit in ships head

New Vanity Unit in ship's head

New Instruments at helm

New Instruments at the ship's helm

New secure Deck Locker

New and secure deck locker

SV Bravado Before/After Refit Images

View before and after images of our refit on the sailing vessel 'Bravado' below.

Before Head Upgrade

Messy Head before refit

After Head Upgrade

Beautiful finished head refit

Shower compartment before refit

Shower compartment before refit

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Shower compartment after the refit by Hutcheson Boatbuilders

Vanity Unit before refit

Old vanity unit before replacement.

New refitted vanity unit

New refitted vanity unit.


Hutcheson Boatbuilders Ltd,
17 Hikuwai Place, Sulphur Point,
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand.

Postal Address:
PO Box 339,
Tauranga, 3140.


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