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Anchor, chain, shackles and swivel beside a boat’s windlass in a Palma harbour

Inspecting Your Anchoring Equipment After the Season

We explain how to spot wear on the anchor, chain and shackles, and what to check on the swivel and windlass at the end of the season.

2026-10-19

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Inboard engine with filters, belts and containers of oil and coolant on a moored boat

Autumn maintenance for your inboard engine

Get your inboard engine ready before the autumn lay-up: oil, filters, cooling and belts. Practical advice to care for your engine in the Balearics.

2026-10-12

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Marine batteries and a charger in a boat compartment, ready for winter lay-up

Boat batteries: how to choose them and prepare them for winter

We compare flooded lead-acid, AGM and lithium batteries, and explain how to charge and prepare them safely for winter on board.

2026-10-05

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Removable interior panels and access hatches organised during planning for a boat refit

How to plan a boat’s interior panelling

We set out the essentials for planning an interior refit: measuring up, access panels and removable panels with concealed fixings, without improvising on board.

2026-09-28

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Bathing ladder and gangway with non-slip surface on a sailing yacht moored in Palma

Ladders and access: prepare for safe bathing in spring

Check bathing ladders and gangways before spring: fixings, dimensions, support and maintenance for safer boating.

2026-09-21

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Emergency pyrotechnics stowed in a compartment of a sailing yacht moored in Palma

Pyrotechnics on board: RD 339/2021 requirements

Learn about the pyrotechnics required by navigation zone under RD 339/2021 and how to check approval and expiry before departure.

2026-09-15

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Stainless-steel deck hardware with corrosion spots on the deck of a moored sailing boat

Deck hardware and stainless steel: spotting and stopping corrosion

Learn to recognise galvanic and pitting corrosion in stainless-steel hardware, how to clean it and when replacement is advisable.

2026-09-14

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Trailer with secured motorboat, rollers, rear lights and tie-downs beside a harbour slipway in Palma.

Trailers: getting ready for autumn transport

Check your trailer’s rollers, lights, bearings and tie-downs before moving your boat safely this autumn in the Balearic Islands.

2026-09-07

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Two installers fitting a white panel inside a yacht

Hidden fixings in marine interior fitout: panels without a screw in sight

What hidden fixings are for boat panels, ceilings and linings, when they make sense and how to choose a system. We now distribute FITLOCK.

2026-09-01

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Motorboat in a boatyard with its hull inspected, anodes visible and batteries prepared for winter lay-up.

Winterising hull, anodes and batteries at the end of the season

A guide to checking hull, anodes and batteries when closing the season in the Balearics, with sensible steps to prepare the lay-up.

2026-08-31

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Outboard tilted up on a moored boat, with oil, stabiliser and maintenance tools laid out in order.

End-of-season outboard winterising checklist

Get your outboard ready for winter with a check of oil, fuel, greasing and storage position adapted to the Balearics.

2026-08-24

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Sailboat moored in a turquoise cove off Mallorca, with the posidonia meadow visible beneath the water

Passage to Cabrera: moorings, anchoring and checklist

A practical guide to organising the passage to Cabrera: mooring buoy booking, responsible anchoring, paperwork and an on-board safety checklist.

2026-08-17

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Lifejackets and safety equipment laid out for inspection on the deck of a sailboat in Palma

Checking lifejackets and expiry dates at mid-season

At mid-season we check lifejackets, salt tablets, flares and the first aid kit to sail the Balearics safely.

2026-08-10

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Rigid inflatable boat cruising through turquoise water in front of Mallorca's cliffs

Inflatable boats: summer care and puncture repair

How to look after an inflatable in summer: the differences between Hypalon and PVC, correct pressure, sun protection and safe puncture repair.

2026-08-03

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Two coiled mooring lines, white and navy blue, next to a cleat on the teak deck of a sailboat

Mooring lines: materials, sizes and when to renew them

Learn to choose polyester or nylon mooring lines, check for chafe and spot when it is time to replace them on your boat.

2026-07-27

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Chartplotter at the helm of a motorboat showing the nautical chart of Mallorca's north coast, with the real cliffs in the background

Electronics and cartography: sailing the Balearics with real information

Up-to-date charts, depth sounder and AIS: the electronics that make a difference for safe navigation between the islands, according to Marine Point.

2026-07-21

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Motorboat moored at a pontoon with cylindrical and spherical fenders between the hull and the dock

Types of boat fenders and how to size them

A guide to choosing the shape, size and inflation pressure of your boat's fenders for packed harbours in August.

2026-07-21

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Chandlery warehouse in Palma with shelves of ropes, fenders, anchors and spare parts ready for delivery

Balearic specialists: why stock changes everything

What holding more than 20,000 parts in Palma really means when your boat can't wait, and how we work with the islands' professionals.

2026-07-21

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Sailboat hull lifted out in a boatyard, with patches of antifouling paint and hands applying it

Antifouling: the main types and which one suits your boat

Self-polishing, hard matrix or special cases; Balearic waters, hull type and real usage. How to choose antifouling without getting it wrong, by Marine Point.

2026-07-19

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Hands checking the propeller and outboard engine of a motorboat moored at a pontoon in Palma

Mid-season outboard maintenance: the 10-minute checklist

The quick check that prevents 80% of summer outboard breakdowns: oil, cooling, propeller, anodes and fuel.

2026-07-17

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Motorboat anchored in a Balearic cove with anchor, chain and posidonia seagrass meadows

Anchoring guide: how to choose the anchor and chain for your boat

Anchor types, how to size the chain and common anchoring mistakes in the Balearics. A practical guide from the Marine Point team.

2026-07-15

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