Varadero Ascar - Varadero y reparación de barcos en Cartagena

Varadero Ascar (Cartagena Shipyards) is a dry dock and repair yard located on Paseo Alfonso XII in the Port of Cartagena, just a few minutes’ walk from the historic district. It serves recreational and commercial vessels with its own team covering all trades: dry docking, painting, mechanics, electrical work, electronics, carpentry, and welding, as well as a nautical supply store with spare parts and accessories.

Dry-docking Facilities

Dry-docking is the shipyard’s main activity. Its equipment allows it to work on boats of a wide range of sizes:

Equipment	Capacity
Travelift	Up to 200 metric tons
Dry-docking area	6,930 m²
Dry dock	9 m wide × 35 m long
Self-propelled hydraulic trolley	Moving boats on dry land
Adjustable cradles	Secure support for each hull

They also have auxiliary lifting equipment for dismantling masts or removing heavy components. Many boat owners note that you can continue living on board during the dry-dock stay, with bathrooms and showers available.

Painting and Hull Treatment

• Hull sandblasting, to leave the underwater hull clean and ready for treatment.
• Osmosis treatments and epoxy primer coats.
• Antifouling and complete painting, from the underwater hull to the above-water hull.
• Replacement of bottom valves and through-hull fittings and sealing of portholes.

Marine Mechanics

The mechanical workshop repairs diesel and gasoline engines, gearboxes, and saildrives, as well as propellers, rudders, and shafts. It is equipped with a lathe, a milling machine, a sandblasting booth for parts, and measuring equipment for precision work, backed by a technical department and partnerships with official service providers.

Electrical and Electronics

Technicians specializing in new installations and complete refits:

• Solar power and lithium battery (LiFePO4) systems, with charge monitoring.
• Manoeuvring thrusters and generators.
• Navigation systems and autopilots (they are authorized Raymarine dealers).

Carpentry and Welding

• Repair, construction, and maintenance of interior and exterior wooden components, including teak decking.
• Welding of iron, aluminum, and stainless steel: swim platforms, custom bimini tops, custom-made booms, or custom-made rudder shafts.

Nautical Supply Store

The shipyard itself has a store stocked with lubricants, paints, sealants, cleaners, fasteners, pumps, and replacement parts, as well as outboard and inboard engines from the brands they distribute. This allows customers to purchase whatever they need on the spot without leaving the shipyard.

A Common Stop for Cruisers

Due to its location between the Strait of Gibraltar and the Balearic Islands, Cartagena is a frequent port of call for boats on long voyages. International customers highlight the team’s effective communication, short turnaround times, and the fact that prices are usually within budget.

Tips for Preparing for Your Dry-Docking

1. Request a written estimate listing all the work before taking the boat out of the water: it’s cheaper to have multiple tasks done during a single dry-docking.
2. Check the anodes, propeller, and seacocks every time the boat is out of the water.
3. Plan your antifouling for spring or fall, when demand is lower.
4. If you live aboard, ask about the services available during your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boats can you haul out? The travel lift can hoist boats weighing up to 200 metric tons, and the dry dock measures 9 × 35 meters.

Can you live on board during dry docking? Yes, many customers do, and bathrooms and showers are available for their use.

Do you work with sailboats and motorboats? Yes, both recreational and commercial, sailboats and motorboats.

Where are you located? On Paseo Alfonso XII in the Port of Cartagena (Murcia Region).