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Amsterdam Yacht Builders 

In June of this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders (AYB)</a> announced it had joined the Dutch superyacht scene to help shape the future of new-build, refit and superyacht maintenance. The company, which can trace its lineage back to 1921, offers superyacht owners a Dutch pedigree, combined with the most recent technology. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232821/image/large-e2404a6adc9e831fafd27fd04ecc5639.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232821">HeritageAmsterdam has been a maritime centre for centuries, and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a>’ history is ingrained into the lineage of the city. Originally established by the metal-workers association Vooruit, who are best known for their reliable, no-nonsense approach and service to all kinds of vessels. Since new owners took the helm and renamed the site <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a>, major investments have been made in the facility. The shipyard now covers 12,000 square-metres of hard standing space, with a 50 by 30 metre construction hall, a metal-working shed and several cranes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232815/image/large-ded8ae8fe8e1751133397e4d143b8f60.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232815">The shipyard has also installed the largest boat lift currently available in the Netherlands, suitable for vessels up to 480 tonnes, demonstrating the yard’s plans to become one of the main refit and maintenance facilities in the country.Robert Binnekade, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a>, commented, “We know what a big decision it is to entrust your prized possession to a yard for major refit and maintenance work. It’s a specialised line of work that requires a dedicated approach and the ability to return yachts to clients in the best possible condition.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232817/image/large-af814d7c2398747a57e4897be51e4349.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232817">New-buildThe new-build sector of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a> focuses specifically on yachts up to 50 metres in length and the team on site specialise in the construction of both motor and sailing yachts, meaning that they have the expertise for every owner's project. Owner’s will receive continued assistance from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a> team, which has a network of service and support partners.Utilising the experience of the team and their personal touch, your new-build project with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a> begins with an open discussion about your wants and needs. Every superyacht project is unique, and many owners don't know exactly what they want when the project begins, so having expert advice and a proactive approach is vital for the success of your project. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232820/image/large-3ef00fdc90e52b4ee00026df636d0d92.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232820">Service &amp; RefitFrom rebuild, refit, refurbishment, upgrades or maintenance work, the team at Amsterdam Yacht Builders covers the entire breadth of refit work, always to the very highest Northern European standards. The team offers transparent costing arrangements, which means that there are no unpleasant surprises at the end of the project. The experienced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a> project managers are able to provide fixed project prices, low overheads, and owners and captains can track all hours and materials to ensure that every cent is being spent appropriately. Not only does this give clients a sense of security, but it also ensures that timelines are accurately executed.&nbsp;While some owners worry about bringing their vessel to Northern Europe for refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a> is conveniently located only 20 minutes away from Schiphol airport. The prime location also means that captains and crew have immediate access to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, where they can live in close proximity to the shipyard and enjoy a fulfilling refit period. This means that crew are far more likely to remain with a yacht during a long yard period.&nbsp;While the refit or new-build itself is a major project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a> has built a strong and reliable after sales team to ensure that clients are cared for long after they leave the shipyard. The yard has fostered an international network to ensure maximum client satisfaction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232822/image/large-a81b218c85700faf09dab14c79766b14.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232822">Since the reopening of the shipyard, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a> team has already completed a number of complex refits, the most recent of which was the 26-metre aluminium schooner Arrabida, which was completed in September. The yacht underwent a bespoke refit, with a major paint job, a comprehensive galvanic isolation programme to separate the electrical systems and avoid direct current flow. The team also designed and installed the bushings and plates to ensure the aluminium and stainless steel were kept well apart and avoid any oxidation in the future.Today <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">AYB</a> is preparing to welcome a number of vessels for an array of winter refit projects, but there is still some space available for additional vessels looking for any level of refit ahead of the 2023 season. To find out more, or to get in touch with the team, reach out to them now at;

Amsterdam Yacht Builders refit Amsterdam

Amsterdam Yacht Builders is now offering expert refit in the heart of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Yacht Builders: Answering complex refit needs in Amsterdam

With over a century of experience under a previous name, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a> has joined the Dutch superyacht scene to shape the future of new builds, refits and maintenance work. Although the name of the company is new, their work dates back to 1921 and is based in a first-class location in Zaandam, the Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232815/image/large-ded8ae8fe8e1751133397e4d143b8f60.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232815"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a> was originally established by the metal-workers association <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2572" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Vooruitgang (Company)">Vooruit</a>, who are best known for their reliable, no-nonsense approach and service to all kinds of vessels. Since new owners took the helm and renamed the site <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a>, major investments have been made in the facility to offer an extensive range of services to sailing and motor yacht owners alike.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232817/image/large-af814d7c2398747a57e4897be51e4349.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232817">“This yard has always focused on craftsmanship and although things have significantly changed over the past century, quality remains a key driver,” says managing director Robert Binnekade. “Our motto – ‘For sailors, by sailors’ – reflects the fact that everyone working here has boating in their blood. As yachtsmen ourselves, we know what a big decision it is to entrust your prized possession to a yard for major refit and maintenance work. It is a specialised line of work that requires a dedicated approach and the ability to return yachts to clients in the best possible condition.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232816/image/large-c5ad839d6ff0eced83d52d125adbb36c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232816">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a> yard covers 12,000 square-metres and includes a floating dock for vessels up to 70 metres, a construction hall measuring 50 by 30 metres, a metal-working shed and several cranes. The yard has ambitious plans for the future, and currently has the largest boat lift in the Netherlands, suitable for vessels up to 480 tonnes. The yard is working on a major refit project at the moment which includes installing an all-new interior for the 35-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gio35.05m (114'12&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2011">Gio</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232819/image/large-03ef2a015ea8538ae2cbd590bce90237.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232819">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amsterdam Yacht Builders (Company)">Amsterdam Yacht Builders</a> also have a long-standing relationship with leading Dutch sub-contractors and equipment suppliers as well as a global network of partners that provide comprehensive after-sales support. They are also located close to the open sea which means there are no depth or height restrictions at the shipyard. As well as this, they are located close to Schiphol airport which means crew can stay nearby while work is underway.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232818/image/large-4e88c79f11924a2aff5b2de0285fdd16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232818"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232822/image/large-a81b218c85700faf09dab14c79766b14.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232822">“When we say no hidden surprises or costs, we mean it. Our low overheads, flat organisation and open lines of communication enable us to provide clients with a clear breakdown of expenses. Offering a genuinely balanced price- quality performance is the best possible way to ensure owners and captains become repeat clients.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232820/image/large-3ef00fdc90e52b4ee00026df636d0d92.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232820">

Amsterdam Yacht Builders joins the Dutch superyacht scene

Amsterdam Yacht Builders has joined the Dutch superyacht scene to shape the future of new builds, refits and maintenance work. 