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A Bold, Owner-Led Transformation from Greece to Plymouth

This project centred on a highly distinctive Predator 57, originally based in Greece and brought to Plymouth for a comprehensive design & refit.

A Truly Collaborative Design Approach

From the outset, this was not a standard refit. The owner played an active role throughout the process, contributing directly to design decisions and detailing, particularly within key social and functional areas such as the Galley and Saloon.

The result is a yacht that reflects a strong personal design language—confident, expressive, and intentionally unconventional. Vibrant colours, contrasting textures and layered materials were used throughout to create a highly individual onboard environment.

The Galley as the Heart of the Transformation

One of the most significant interventions was the complete reconfiguration of the Galley and adjoining Dinette.

The original layout was reworked to expand the kitchen footprint, by removing the surplus seating and TV in the Dinette area and creating new cabinetry – to house additional refrigeration, integrated dishwasher installation, worktops and bespoke storage solutions. Lighting was redesigned to enhance both function and atmosphere, creating a warm and visually striking focal point within the yacht.

After our refurbishment on the left. Before on the right hand side.

Galley/Dinette

This area now functions as a true central living space rather than a transitional compartment, reinforcing the yacht’s shift toward a more residential, lifestyle-led interior.

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A Complete Reimagining of Living Space

Across the yacht, almost every interior surface was reconsidered. New warm lighting throughout, extensive reupholstery, custom cabinetry detailing and refined joinery work created a consistent modern language onboard.

The Saloon underwent one of the most comprehensive redesigns onboard, shifting it from a conventional yacht lounge into a highly bespoke, residential-style living environment.

Saloon

The saloon was reimagined to create a lighter, more contemporary living space. The sofa was redesigned with a softened curved form, while all grey sidelinings were replaced with lighter finishes to brighten the interior and enhance the sense of space.

The formal dining table was removed in favour of a bespoke pouffe and coffee table arrangement, creating a more relaxed and sociable atmosphere. Owner-selected lighting and carefully integrated detailing completed the transformation, resulting in a highly personalised space that feels both modern and inviting.

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Guest Cabins

Cabin doors were redesigned with walnut framing and upholstered panels, while leather detailing, textured finishes and softened forms introduced a more contemporary, boutique-hotel feel to the accommodation spaces.

Whilst the Cabins had a light touch – benefitting from improved storage solutions and refined material layering.

Refined Comfort in the Owner’s Suite

The owner’s suite received a refined refresh focused on comfort and detailing. Leather-wrapped surfaces, reupholstered bed surrounds and discreet feature lighting introduced warmth and texture, while owner-selected lighting added a more residential feel.

Combined with updated finishes and carefully considered material choices, the space now feels calmer, more contemporary and perfectly aligned with the yacht’s overall design direction.

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Engineering and Operational Overhaul

Beyond aesthetics, the project included a full engineering focus—covering engine servicing, system audits, plumbing investigations, tank upgrades and mechanical inspections across all key onboard systems.

This ensured the vessel was not only visually modernised but also brought up to a high standard of operational reliability ahead of her return to Mediterranean cruising.

Exterior

Externally, the yacht underwent a full hull and topside repaint, alongside extensive refinishing of chrome work, teak decking and exterior fittings.

Cockpit seating and sunpads were completely re-styled, while the bathing platform teak, radar arch and numerous exterior details were refurbished or upgraded. New covers and a stainless-steel name completed the transformation.

The result is a visually renewed profile that retains the Predator’s unmistakable character while presenting a far more contemporary and refined finish.

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A Complete Repositioning

The yacht had been fundamentally redefined. What started as a refit became a complete repositioning of the vessel—combining structural renewal, technical enhancement and a highly individual design direction shaped closely with the owner.

Helm and Systems Modernisation

The helm was fully redesigned with a complete navigation and control upgrade, bringing modern operational capability to the vessel. A new integrated electronics suite significantly enhances usability and situational awareness, aligning the yacht with current standards of navigation technology.

 

The yacht now returns to the Mediterranean as a fully modernised, deeply personalised expression of its owner’s vision—distinctive, functional and entirely unique.

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If you want to redefine, refit and remaster your boat who better to do it than the people who designed it in the first place? "What a fantastic idea!"
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David King - Founder, Princess Yachts.
That has been one of the key selling points for us – having that personalised service and having a boat that is unique to us – is standout in its own right. We are pretty blown away…very very pleased. I think it’s fabulous…it has transformed the boat.
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James Barke – Managing Director of Boats.co.uk
SETAG are probably the only company who can carry out all the tasks as a ‘one stop shop’. Other yards were reluctant to price work and needed to subcontract many tasks meaning higher costs and longer lead times. If you are in any doubt speak to Chris and his team, they know boats like no one else.
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We have been waiting for this quality of service: a comprehensive, professional refit that we can rely on – because of the pedigree of its staff, with over 200 years' experience in our market.
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