How to Prepare a Yacht Shipyard Work List Before a Refit

Build the work list from evidence

Start with known defects, overdue maintenance, survey findings, crew observations and upcoming operational requirements. Each item should explain the problem or required outcome clearly enough that a contractor can understand what is being requested.

Where the true condition cannot be known before dismantling, state the inspection stage and how additional work will be authorised.

• Known defects and recurring faults
• Scheduled machinery and generator service
• Underwater gear, hull and running-gear inspections
• Electrical and control-system items
• HVAC, plumbing and seawater systems
• Safety, statutory or survey-related items where applicable
• Cosmetic or owner-requested work kept separate from technical priorities

Make quotations comparable

Two quotations are difficult to compare when one contractor includes removal, transport, consumables and testing while another prices only workshop labour. A written scope should therefore identify expected inclusions, exclusions, testing and close-out documentation wherever practical.

Control variations during the yard period

Additional defects are normal once equipment is opened. The important discipline is to record the finding, technical reason, cost and schedule effect before approving a variation whenever circumstances allow. This creates a clearer commercial record and reduces disagreement at final invoicing.

How ACG can assist

ACG can prepare or review yacht work lists, develop repair scopes, coordinate quotation comparison, monitor progress and maintain an outstanding-items register through close-out. Physical yard work remains with the selected yard and specialist contractors.