What was supposed to be a straightforward overhaul for our 34-metre expedition yacht turned into a nightmare of unending change orders and cost overruns. Amico’s supervisors kept discovering ‘problems’ mid-project that mysteriously required expensive solutions. Newly installed wall panels warped within days, paint ran in streaks, and the electrical work tripped breakers whenever we used more than one appliance. The carpenters left sawdust on every surface and cigarette butts in the bilge. After six months with no clear timeline and a ballooning invoice, we cut our losses and sailed to a yard that knows how to run a project.