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Buying guides, maintenance tips and news from the Marine Point team.

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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