Repair and Refit

With the completion of our new factory a long term plan has been made possible which is to blend our new builds with refit work. We are in an ideal position to utilise all the features which make us successful in building new boats.

repair and refit

    Chico 40'S

    Chico, before refit Chico, during refit

    In 2009 Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders were awarded the contract to refit the three RNZN sail training Chico 40's, after a competitive bid process involving 18 other yards. The three boats underwent full deck refits consecutively between mid 2009 and mid 2010, the decks were fully repainted and new teak laid. Some of the cockpit hatch scuppers were also modified to improve their watertight integrity and all stainless steel fittings were electro-polished before being reinstated.

    Spirit of Canada

    Spirit of Canada, before refit Spirit of Canada, during refit Spirit of Canada, after refit

    This open 60 race yacht underwent refit and repaint work in late 2009, with the hull repainted in white rather than the original red, and the coach roof and foredeck nonskid paintwork also redone. Some interior modifications were also completed, along with having new antifoul applied. She has now been renamed O'Canada and is based in the USA.

    Te Whara III

    Te Whara, before refit Te Whara, during refit Te Whara, after refit

    This Elite 14m Mid Pilothouse Motor Yacht, built by Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders back in 1998, came back in for a full exterior repaint and some minor modifications in late 2009. New electronics and a bow thruster were also installed, along with new sliding windows, while all deck gear was re-chromed and new teak decking laid on the boarding platform. The cockpit teak deck was also refurbished to as new condition.

    Shimea

    Shimea, before refit Shimea, during refit Shimea, after refit

    This Warwick 48 underwent a full exterior repaint in 2008. The helm station also had new electronics installed which required some dash modifications. New teak was also laid on the side decks and boarding platform, and many other minor modification and upgrade jobs were completed.

    Pintari

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    Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders designed and built a new fully enclosed flybridge for this vessel, along with installing new electronics and laying new teak on the boarding platform. Pintari was then given a full exterior repaint and antifoul. Many other minor upgrades and alterations were also completed at this time.

    Some comments from Pintari's owner:

    'In 2007 it was time for our 20 year old Salthouse launch to receive a bit of a facelift… all the work done was of an impeccably high standard, Simon, Lloyd and their tradesmen designed and built a modification that suits the original design and has received complimentary review from the most critical boaties. Several people have not recognised Pintari as the same boat after she came out of Lloyd's shed.

    The best thing about the whole process was the expertise and positive attitude Lloyd and Simon applied to every single issue. It always felt as they were looking after their own boat whenever a decision had to be made.

    We enjoyed the experience and are totally satisfied with the outcome that has been achieved.

    If any owners are looking at refurbishment work and want to be excited rather than fearful at the prospect we recommend they contact Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders.'

    Simon Ostick, owner of Pintari

    Maximus

    Maximus Maximus Maximus

    A 100 foot Greg Elliott designed race yacht, Maximus came to Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders yard for a major deck refit in 2007, which included coach roof and deck hardware layout modifications. New carbon chainplates were also built and installed to accommodate the modified swept spreader rig configuration, along with construction of a new pasarelle and many other minor alterations. Several interior layout modifications were also completed and the deck and antifoul were repainted.

    Men at Work 3

    Men at work, before refit Men at work, during refit Men at work, after refit

    This Thomson 840 came in for a hull and deck repaint in early November 2010; some minor cosmetic repairs were also undertaken at this time to ensure a top quality finish was achieved. New antifoul was also applied while in the workshop and the project was completed for her very happy owner in mid-December.

    Fidelis

    Fidelus Fidelus

    Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders very first refit, Fidelis was one of the most famous yachts ever launched in New Zealand. This classic 60 foot Vic Speight and Knud Reimers design had an outstanding race history which included winning the Auckland to Suva and the Sydney to Hobart races in 1966. Fidelis was extensively refitted by Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders in 1987 to transform her from a stripped out ocean racer to one of the fastest and most luxurious passage-makers of her day. Work included major interior and exterior modifications including new teak decks and a full repaint.