Yacht Management South Florida Inc.

 As the 2026 yachting season approaches, many owners are already planning meaningful upgrades and refits. A yacht refit goes beyond routine upkeep. It is a structured transformation that modernises systems, improves onboard comfort, and brings performance, technology, and styling up to today’s expectations. With Yacht Management, owners can take a clear, strategic approach to the yacht refit process that protects the vessel’s value and improves day-to-day enjoyment. From engine overhauls and interior redesigns to hybrid power additions, a successful refit depends on planning, coordination, and experienced technical oversight. Whether your project runs through a boatyard in Fort Lauderdale or a facility abroad, the roadmap below lays out the key steps for 2026. Understanding what a yacht refit involves A yacht refit is a large-scale overhaul designed to restore, upgrade, or modernise a vessel. Unlike routine yacht maintenance, which focuses on keeping systems operating as-is, a r...

 Few issues can quietly damage a yacht as quickly as electrolysis. Stray electrical current can accelerate corrosion on underwater metal components, often long before the damage is obvious. Many owners only discover the problem after props, shafts, fittings, or thru-hulls have already deteriorated. At Yacht Management, a trusted boatyard in Fort Lauderdale, our team handles the full scope of yacht maintenance, including the electrical and bonding systems that are easy to overlook. Understanding the basics of electrolysis on yachts helps you reduce risk, avoid expensive repairs, and keep your vessel performing reliably season after season. What causes electrolysis on yachts? Electrolysis occurs when stray electrical current escapes from a vessel’s wiring or connected systems and travels through seawater while seeking a return path to ground. As that current moves through the water, it attacks underwater metals in its path, including propellers, shafts, trim tabs, rudders, and thr...