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Refitting or refit of boats and marine vessels includes repairing, fixing, restoring, renewing, mending, and renovating an old vessel. Refitting has become one of the most important activities inside a shipyard. It offers a variety of services for an old vessel of any size and kind starting with the construction itself and what is added to it, such as hardware, electric & hydraulic systems, entertainment systems, etc.{{cn|date=March 2021}}

Ship refits can range from relatively small changes to and including cutting the ship in half to facilitate near-total overhauls and redesign of interior spaces and modification or replacement of engines, systems or other equipment.{{cite news |title=Top 10 cruise ship refit and refurbishments in 2020 |url=https://cruise-arabia.com/2020/02/14/top-10-cruise-ship-refit-and-refurbishments-in-2020/ |work=Cruise Arabia & Africa |date=14 February 2020 |access-date=1 August 2021}}

Refitting can be divided{{according to whom|date=March 2021}} into several main subjects:

• Adding or replacing: for example replacing old deck equipment with new or refurbished ones.
• Modifying: for example modifying a yacht for participating in winning a regatta.
• Customizing: for example customizing a yacht for the owner's needs and desires.
• Modernizing: for example modernizing an old yacht with modern styling, technologies and systems.
• Restoring: for example restoring an old wooden boat for preservation.