Yachting Pages Refit Guide 2018-2019

14 Why is the galley so important on a superyacht? Few owners or guests would dispute that great food and 5-star hospitality are what define the superyacht experience. Providing such a level of service takes a dedicated and motivated crew, as well as an efficient working environment. The galley is at the very heart of the yacht’s activity. That is why we regard it as the single most important technical work space on the vessel. Sadly, our experience tells us that the galley is frequently undervalued in the design process. This all too often results in unhappy chefs and stewards who work in badly planned galleys, fitted with wrong specification appliances. Not surprisingly enlightened captains and chefs see a refit as a golden opportunity to make changes and transform the galley into an effective workspace. If correctly managed the new galley motivates the chef and crew, improves service levels and ultimately adds value to the yacht. How do you go about a refit? Partial or complete refit? That is the question. Partial refits will usually be limited to exchanging like-for-like appliances. Most substantial appliance upgrades, e.g. larger induction hob or combi steamer, will require furniture modifications which start becoming costly and compromise the original layout. A complete refit is ideal and potentially allows the galley to be remodelled and the latest appliances to be installed. On new build yachts it is important to Ralph Olingschlaeger Director T: +44 (0)19 92 89 37 13 E: info@gn ‐espace.com www.gn-espace.com ‘ Group Gear Test ’ of 10 top selling marine cookers / stoves chooses GN Espace Levante cooker as ‘Best on Test’. ” YACHTING MONTHLY MAGAZINE

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