long-standing reputation for exemplary service, repowers and major refits. The impressive talent and obsessive fit and finish put into every project at Safe Harbor Jarrett Bay is what eventually took this repower project from a long-term commitment to a boat-wide overhaul. NOT YOUR AVERAGE REFIT “This has been one of the most thorough refits ever performed at Jarrett Bay,” says Service Manager Steven Blackwell. “This project completely evolved as we moved forward. It came in for a repower and a little bit of updates, but the more we did, the better it looked. The more the owner liked what he saw, the more ideas it generated for what to upgrade next on the boat.” Every four to five months, the owner would visit to see progress on his boat and provide more input, but overall, he would leave the day-to-day decisions in the capable hands of Blackwell and his team. “He wanted most things new,” Blackwell states. “Not so much based on our recommendations, but to ensure years and years of enjoyment with their renewed boat.” Blackwell explains that a large portion of the cabinetry is original, aside from the new finish and varnish. A few pieces were added and reconfigured, but the cabinets—along with the hull and cabin structure—are essentially the only original items left. For the repower, the engines of choice were a pair of V12 common rail MAN diesels producing 1,550 horsepower each. MAN’s reputation for longevity and reliability was a deciding factor along with clearances in the engine room— these were the most powerful engines that would still fit in the 20-year-old space. “One of the main challenges our teams faced was getting all the systems to fit,” Blackwell recalls. “It took a huge amount of planning and preparation and foresight to be able to see where everything would go, but now everything looks great and is nice and neat.” Every nook and cranny aboard the Paysage was touched by this major refit. There is new A/V equipment everywhere, new mirrors and fixtures in each head, new upholstery throughout, including settee, dinette, bar stools and more, compliments of Crystal Coast Interiors. The salon features overhead A/C valances with integrated LED lighting and the galley saw many upgrades to bring it from charter duty to modern luxury. Cabinetry was expanded and reconfigured, and space was made for Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerator and freezer units along with new countertops. All of these comfort, luxury and modernization efforts were not contained exclusively to the interior. The cockpit underwent a complete retrofit that included creating a full mezzanine with climate control, plus plenty of storage and amenities familiar to the most modern sportfish designs. The bridge settees also feature A/C duct work and discreet vents while the helm is packed with the latest electronics and climate control too. Both the bridge and mezzanine feature outdoor cushions custom-produced by the Captain’s Shop in Morehead City. TURNING THE PAGE Once you’ve been exposed to first-class boat building, you realize that what is seen by the naked eye is just scratching the surface of what goes into a successful project, and the Paysage is no exception. New electrical and mechanical chases were fabricated, both AC and DC breaker panels were replaced, and all of the wiring throughout the yacht was replaced. The gray and freshwater tanks 44 BLUEWATER
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