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Projects SuRi Technical Refit: Hull Extension

Client: SuRi yacht owner — demo project

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A historical demo overview of the 2012 refit of expedition yacht SuRi at Bay Ship and Yacht Co. in California. A midbody section approximately 11 metres long was inserted into the hull. Naval architecture by Kirilloff and Associates.

The focus is on hull work: cutting, moving sections, alignment, welding and underwater components. Project galleries show before and after photographs; the feed covers the work and includes a sample inspection-plan approval request.

Photography: Jim Raycroft / Yachting. Sources: https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/suris-refit-photos/ https://www.superyachtnews.com/owner/suri_extending_the_dream

A historical demo overview of the 2012 refit of expedition yacht SuRi at Bay Ship and Yacht Co. in California. A midbody section approximately 11 metres long was inserted into the hull. Naval architecture by Kirilloff and Associates. The focus is on hull work: cutting, moving sections, alignment, welding and underwater components. Project galleries show before and after photographs; the feed covers the work and inclu...

Project before & after

Before

After

Richard Doe
Founder
22.10.2026 19:15

Before and after: approximately 11 metres added to the hull

Compare SuRi in the yard and after the refit. A new midbody section changed the yacht’s length and exterior profile.

Photographs and source: Yachting.

Before After

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Richard Doe
Founder
22.10.2026 19:16

Cutting steel and separating the hull

Archive photographs show metal cutting and separated hull sections. The open ends reveal the deck levels and internal framing.

Photographs and source: Yachting.

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Richard Doe
Founder
22.10.2026 19:17

Moving hull sections around the yard

Hull sections rest on supports and transport equipment. The photographs show the open hull and space for the midbody insert.

Photographs and source: Yachting.

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Richard Doe
Founder
22.10.2026 19:18

Fit-up: measurements and section alignment

A close-up measurement, gaps between sections and an open hull end document the fit-up stage before the sections are finally joined.

Photographs and source: Yachting.

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Richard Doe
Founder
22.10.2026 19:19

Workstations: welding and the control panel

A welding station and an operator beside a panel of gauges and hoses. These close-ups complement the wider views of the hull work.

Photographs and source: Yachting.

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Richard Doe
Founder
22.10.2026 19:20

Underwater components and the return to sea

The first photograph shows a propeller during the work; the second shows SuRi under way after the refit, completing the technical overview.

Photographs and source: Yachting.

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Richard Doe
Founder
22.10.2026 19:21

Approval request: hull inspection programme

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Sample approval request. Please approve the inspection programme covering joint alignment, welded connections, watertightness and access to services passing through the inserted section.

Approval moves this demo scenario to the inspection stage. If changes are needed, include your comments when rejecting the request.

Photographs and source: Yachting.

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Created: 22.10.2026 19:22 Updated: 22.10.2026 19:21