Security checks can avoid unforeseen problems for your next Med cruise
As an owner of a yacht or motorboat moored in Mallorca, it can be challenging to manage the maintenance and upkeep of your vessel from afar. However, with the right support, local know-how, and services, you can ensure your yacht is well-maintained. That it is safe and ready for use whenever you are ready to set sail.
Security checks for owners with yachts moored in Mallorca
Regardless of where the yacht or motorboat is moored on the island, it’s important to have regular security checks to ensure that it is secure and complies with the insurance policy duty of care.
YMM Security Check Service
The essential security check service offered to prepare the yacht for your next cruise includes:
- Checking the mooring lines for chafe and wear
- Checking that all pumps are running correctly
- Checking that the batteries are charging
- Check the bilges
- Running all pumps and systems
- Exercising the seacocks (as required)
A cleaning/laundry service can also be arranged.
Paul Clough of Yacht Management Mallorca https://yachtmanagementmallorca.com/guardianage-boat-care/has over 25 years of experience in Mallorca’s yachting industry. He has good local knowledge and an established network of companies and skilled craftsmen. To help with general maintenance and refitting of yachts of up to 35 metres.
“I recently assisted with a survey on a 17-metre yacht and almost all the bedding and mattresses had to be replaced due to mold and dampness. This could have easily been avoided by regular airing and placing a small dehumidifier on board”, comments Paul
SY Black Pearl in Palma Bay
If you want to start cruising around Mallorca
Thinking about bringing your yacht to Mallorca? YMM can give advice on the best services to use, provide a regular guardianage service if required, prepare the vessel for your visit, shutting the boat-down service to include lifting the sole boards, ensuring that the mattresses are up-ended, and the cabin doors are open to allow a good flow of ventilation.
Mallorca is the centre of yachting in the Med
The island is renowned for its sunny, warm climate and good winds and for its’ nautical infrastructure that includes over 47 marinas with Palma providing an important hub for all nautical services with skilled workers and professional specialists on hand. Mallorca has a full social calendar of regattas and international sailing events throughout the year plus the ever-popular Palma International Boat Show (23rd-30th April 2023).
Easy access – only a 2-hour flight away
Mallorca is easy to get to and only a couple of hours flying time away from the UK. In fact, Palma International Airport is considered the best-connected airport in the Mediterranean with over 375 direct routes throughout Europe and across the Atlantic.
So, help make your next cruise stress-free. Call Paul Clough for an initial consultancy (without obligation): + 34 629 166 927 email: paul@yachtmanagementmallorca.com