New Zealand Yacht Refit Specialists
Delivering Excellence in Refit & Restoration for Yachts 10-50m in Tauranga, New Zealand
Trusted by Yacht Owners Worldwide
Located in Tauranga, New Zealand, we provide tailored yacht refit and restoration services for international owners. Our personalised approach ensures efficiency, premium standards, and complete peace of mind while your vessel is in our care.
Refit & Restoration Services
Your refit is managed by one team across marine painting and finishing, boat building, and project management. Each project is built around your requirements, from full refits to specific upgrades or repairs, with a clear plan agreed at the start and straightforward updates along the way.
We understand your needs and provide support with recommendations, options and the right direction to achieve results in a timely manner. We have extensive knowledge of the marine industry so recommending or supplying other professional trades means you can be reassured that they will also perform to the highest standards of quality and workmanship.
Contact Us
Contact Marine Reflections about your refit, upgrades or repairs
“Aaron meticulously managed every facet of the project, which played a crucial role in keeping us within our budget. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident throughout the entire process. By the end of the refit, our boat surpassed our expectations; it didn’t just look restored, but rather it looked better than new!”
Geoff and Kathy Williams
Why Marine Reflections?
Our experienced refit team is equipped to manage projects of all sizes, from timber repairs and refinishing to structural upgrades and full restorations. We draw on a range of local facilities, including Bridge Marina with its 35 tonne travelift and multihull berths, Vessel Works with a 350 tonne travelift, and Sulphur Point Marina with a 60 tonne catamaran trailer and a 35 tonne travelift. Together, these provide efficient infrastructure for a wide variety of vessels, and our long-standing relationships with suppliers, marinas, and specialist contractors mean we source proven products and coordinate each stage of a refit smoothly.
Our Experience
Founded by Aaron Layne, with more than 27 years in the marine industry, Marine Reflections brings world-class insight from projects across New Zealand, the Pacific, and globally offshore. Aaron remains hands-on with every major project stage, ensuring a seamless refit experience.
The Team
Experienced painters and boat builders form the core of our team. Our painters manage preparation and fairing, spray painting, topcoats and metallic finishes. Our boat builders handle laminating, cabinetry and structural fitting. Working together, the trades complement each other so each stage sets up the next and the workmanship stays consistent across the project. The result is a vessel returned to its best condition, with a flawless super yacht finish.
One of Many Success Stories – Ticket to Ride
Recently maintained by Marine Reflections, Ticket to Ride (HH55) is a notable performance catamaran by Hudson Yacht Group, sailed globally by its crew.
Work Highlights
- Full topside repaint to superyacht standard
- Renewed Coppercoat antifoul
- Detailed hull and topside preparation
- Structural inspection and systems tune-up
- Cosmetic refinishing and protective coatings
Owner Testimonial
My wife and I own a 55 foot carbon HH55 catamaran named Ticket to Ride, and we have been living aboard and mostly on the hook for six years. Ticket to Ride was ready for a major refresh — new topcoat, renewed coppercoat, and expert attention to a range of maintenance projects. Confident in New Zealand’s reputation for world-class marine services, we chose Marine Reflections in Tauranga for the work.
Getting bids from boatyards on a vessel they had not seen was no small task, but from our first contact I felt assured that Aaron Layne and his team were the right choice. After a thorough and extensive refit, I can say that I am extremely happy with that decision.
Aaron, his team, and the sub-contractors he engages have been incredibly responsive, honest, and delivered beautiful work. Aaron coordinated riggers, canvas, electrical, mechanical, and the boatyard. His team was diligent and accurate in reporting time and materials used, and Aaron himself was always available for conversation and respectful of my wishes.
The scope of the work evolved during the project, and Aaron’s team handled each change with professionalism and skill.
In summary, I can only give the highest praise to Aaron and his team. I would not hesitate to engage Marine Reflections again in the future and am happy to recommend them to anyone considering a refit or maintenance project.
— Frank Sitch, Owner Ticket to Ride
Let’s get started
Every yacht deserves a team like ours that treats it like it’s our very own. At Marine Reflections, that’s exactly what we deliver.