How to Get a Refit Quote from a Turkish Yard (and Compare It Properly)

The most common frustration for owners refitting abroad is that quotes cannot be compared. One yard gives a lump sum, another itemises; one includes materials, another does not. Here is the process a serious yard should follow, and what you should insist on.

1. A photographed survey

A real quote starts with someone looking at the boat. If you are not in Turkey, ask for a survey report with photos and measurements — hull length, deck area, condition notes. A price given without a survey is a guess.

2. Itemised scope

Each job on its own line: surface preparation method, number of coats, paint brand and product line (e.g. Awlgrip, Alexseal, Jotun), teak thickness and species, fabric brand for upholstery. "Repaint hull" is not a scope.

3. Haul-out and hardstand days

Lift, launch and daily hardstand fees are often quoted separately by the marina. Make sure you know who invoices them and how many days the schedule assumes.

4. Exclusions

Engine, rigging, electronics and electrical work are usually outside a paint-and-hull yard's scope. Good yards say so and can coordinate specialists; ask how that coordination is charged.

5. Schedule and payment stages

Start date, interim inspection points with photo updates, delivery date. Payment should follow milestones — never a large sum up front.

6. Warranty in writing

Workmanship warranty duration and what it covers. Paint systems also carry manufacturer warranties when applied to specification; ask whether the yard registers them.

Comparing two quotes

Put both into the same table: prep method, coats, brand, hardstand days, exclusions, schedule, warranty. Only then compare totals. A cheaper quote with fewer coats or an unnamed paint is not cheaper.

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