New St. Clair Superyachts Guide Helps Yacht Owners Avoid Financial Pitfalls in Shipyards

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Nov. 5, 2025 - PRLog -- FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - St. Clair Superyachts, a boutique superyacht brokerage based in Fort Lauderdale, today announced the release of a new thought-leadership article titled "How to Avoid Getting Financially Capsized in Yacht Shipyards." The guide draws on founder Kevin St. Clair's nearly three decades of global yacht-industry experience to give refined yacht owners practical steps for maintaining financial control during major refit or new-build shipyard periods.

"For too many yacht owners, a yard project begins with enthusiasm — but ends in confusion and cost blow-outs," said Kevin St. Clair, founder of St. Clair Superyachts. "This piece walks through how to define scope, track labor and materials, hold weekly check-ins, and preserve value without creating friction in the yard environment."

The article explains why even well-intentioned shipyards and time-and-materials contracts can lead to ballooning budgets when transparency is lacking. It outlines a five-step "Captain's System for Transparency and Trust," emphasizing detailed line-item quotes, time logs, photo journals, and structured communication to keep projects on course.

St. Clair Superyachts serves owners of luxury yachts and superyachts worldwide, offering brokerage, refit oversight, new-build advisory, and charter consultation. Founded by an engineer-turned-captain-broker, the firm emphasizes protecting owners' investments through clarity, risk management, and market insight.

"No one ever intends to lose control of a refit budget — but many do because they lack a system," added Mr. St. Clair. "Our mission is to ensure owners maintain dignity, control, and financial certainty from the moment tools roll in."

Yacht owners concerned about upcoming yard projects, budget drift, or resale risk are encouraged to read the full guide and contact Kevin St. Clair for a complimentary 15-minute consultation to assess their current project controls.

Read the full article: http://stclairsuperyachts.com/how-to-avoid-getting-financially-capsized-yacht-shipyards/