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How to Choose the Right Yacht Guardiennage Service

25th July 2023

How to Choose the Right Yacht Guardiennage Service

Choosing the right yacht guardiennage service is an important decision for any yacht owner. The right service not only ensures to uphold the value of your yacht through regular cleaning…

Can Yachts Be Solar Powered: A Guide to Boat Solar Panels

19th June 2023

Can Yachts Be Solar Powered: A Guide to Boat Solar Panels

Yacht Solar Panels and Their Efficiency In today’s world, the shift towards renewable power sources is not just a trend, it’s a necessity. This is remarkably evident in various sectors,…

How Long Does It Take To Sail Around Mallorca?

15th May 2023

How Long Does It Take To Sail Around Mallorca?

If you are planning a sailing holiday to Mallorca, or have recently brought your own boat here, a question you are no doubt asking is how long does it take…

Meet the Team! Jaume Benejam

13th April 2023

Meet the Team! Jaume Benejam

Berthon Spain are delighted to welcome Jaume Benejam to the team. Jaume joins us as Head of Technical, taking over the role from Nick McMullen. Born and raised in Menorca,…

The Thing About Programmable Logic Controller Systems…

14th March 2023

The Thing About Programmable Logic Controller Systems…

Berthon Spain’s Marine Electrician Leo Laterza has been a frequent sight in the workshop lately. Ensconced behind an array of breaker boards and sensors laid out in front of him….

A day in the life of a Guardiennage Captain

31st January 2023

A day in the life of a Guardiennage Captain

We would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce our new Guardiennage Captain, Giles Walton. We welcomed Giles to Berthon Spain in November last year. Giles has been working…

Winter Storage of Yacht Tenders with our Guardiennage Team

14th December 2022

Winter Storage of Yacht Tenders with our Guardiennage Team

It is that time of year again – when the yachts (and yacht tenders) under Berthon Spain’s guardiennage care are being put to bed for winter storage. Lucky them! One…

How do I prepare to license for yacht charter in Spanish waters?

5th December 2022

How do I prepare to license for yacht charter in Spanish waters?

How To Get Charter Boat License (Balearic Charter Yacht  Licence) Recently one of our Berthon Spain Guardiennage clients asked us about preparing their boat to comply with MCA regulations in…

How often does a yacht need to be serviced?

4th November 2022

How often does a yacht need to be serviced?

How often does a yacht need to be serviced? Owning a yacht brings with it a responsibility to keep everything in good working order and regularly checked and serviced. There…

The first ever Marex 330 Scandinavia to arrive in Mallorca

21st October 2022

The first ever Marex 330 Scandinavia to arrive in Mallorca

As the exclusive dealer for Marex Boats in the Balearic Islands, here at Berthon Spain we are very excited about the first Marex 330 Scandinavia to arrive in Mallorca. Her…

Marine Battery Testing, Get to Grips With Berthon Spain’s Electricians

30th August 2022

Marine Battery Testing, Get to Grips With Berthon Spain’s Electricians

How To Test A Marine Battery One of the most common questions our electricians are asked is “Can you test our batteries?”, or just about marine battery testing in general….

Hydraulic Engineering Projects Spotted at Berthon Spain

10th August 2022

Hydraulic Engineering Projects Spotted at Berthon Spain

Berthon Spain’s hydraulic engineering man Ezequiel (NOT pictured above) has been keeping busy on a variety of hydraulic projects these past few weeks. It was imperative that these projects were…

What’s in a (boat) name?

4th July 2022

What’s in a (boat) name?

What’s In A Name, How To Name a Boat The arrival of a brand new Marex 360 Cabriolet Cruiser to our Berthon Spain workshop has got me thinking about boat…

Marine Electronics For Navigation Equipment Upgrades & Wi-Fi

17th June 2022

Marine Electronics For Navigation Equipment Upgrades & Wi-Fi

Throughout the cold winter months at Berthon Spain, in Palma de Mallorca, our marine electricians have been keeping busy! Most recently on an Apreamare 54 that is currently undergoing a…

The Nitty-Gritty of Mechanical Engineering – Winches, Windlass and Marine Engine Servicing

10th June 2022

The Nitty-Gritty of Mechanical Engineering – Winches, Windlass and Marine Engine Servicing

When it comes to mechanical engineering, I have many childhood memories of my grandfather, in his oily overalls, and head under the bonnet of the latest car he was repairing….

Trouble free operation of Yacht Hydraulics

27th May 2022

Trouble free operation of Yacht Hydraulics

One of the most important factors when it comes to trouble free operation of yacht / boat hydraulics is the cleanliness during repair, dismantling and re-assembly of parts. Luckily, for…

Spring 2022 in Palma de Mallorca

13th May 2022

Spring 2022 in Palma de Mallorca

Spring is a wonderful time in Mallorca – not only because the weather starts to warm up again, but also the excitement and promise for the summer season ahead is…

Berthon Spain Ramps up the Pressure!

6th April 2022

Berthon Spain Ramps up the Pressure!

We are delighted to welcome Ezequiel Fernandez Ridolf to our team at Berthon Spain. He is now our resident hydraulics expert. Ezequiel has many years of experience working on a…

Berthon Spain’s Marine Engine Wizards are at full throttle!

21st February 2022

Berthon Spain’s Marine Engine Wizards are at full throttle!

Marine Engine Servicing At this time of year the mechanical engineers at Berthon Spain are flat out servicing just about every brand and size of marine engine and generator out…

Berthon Spain’s Nautical Electricians

2nd February 2022

Berthon Spain’s Nautical Electricians

The sparks are flying at Berthon Spain as we expand our electrical team with the addition of Leo Laterza, who joins us from another electrical company in Palma. Leo has…

Berthon Spain’s Fabrication Department – Now Full Speed Ahead for the Winter

7th December 2021

Berthon Spain’s Fabrication Department – Now Full Speed Ahead for the Winter

Our fabrication team have a real boost with the addition of Mario who is a full-time workshop-based welder and machinist. We have added a much larger 3 phase lathe which,…

Berthon Spain’s Guardiennage Team Remain at Full Throttle

22nd November 2021

Berthon Spain’s Guardiennage Team Remain at Full Throttle

A very busy yachting season is drawing to a close for our guardiennage team. However, there is no time to rest as the next task is to prepare the Berthon…

Berthon Spain Welcomes Mario Molina Romero

7th October 2021

Berthon Spain Welcomes Mario Molina Romero

Berthon Spain are delighted to welcome Mario Molina Romero who is joining the team as our chief fabricator. He has had years of experience running his own fabrication business, Mallorca…

It’s Autumn Refit Season at Berthon Spain. Here we go again!

28th September 2021

It’s Autumn Refit Season at Berthon Spain. Here we go again!

Another summer has flashed before our eyes at Berthon Spain, and we have been busier than ever! Once again, it is refit season and we have some extremely exciting projects…

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