Baleos Yacht Carpentry - Carpintería y cubiertas de teca en Palma

Baleos Yacht Carpentry is a yacht carpentry company founded in 2007 by Toni Covas, a shipwright with more than 23 years of experience. The company is located at the Muelle Viejo in Palma (Global Building, outer breakwater), right in the heart of the port and close to the city’s main dry docks, and combines traditional techniques for classic boats with modern procedures for superyachts.

Services

• Construction and installation of teak decks, for new builds and refits.
• Esthec decks, an alternative and sustainable coating to natural teak.
• Interior refits: carpentry, furniture, and finishes.
• Restoration of classic boats.

Boats They Have Worked On

Baleos has worked on more than 30 boats, including some of the best-known classics and superyachts in the Mediterranean:

Boat	Type
S/Y Moonbeam IV	Classic sailing yacht
S/Y Creole	Classic sailing yacht
S/Y Sylvia (1925)	Classic sailing yacht
S/Y Aquarius (47 m and 56 m)	Sailing superyachts
M/Y Aziza	Motor yacht

Natural teak or Esthec

	Natural teak	Esthec
Appearance	Authentic wood, aesthetic benchmark	Mimics wood with color-fast pigments
Maintenance	Periodic cleaning, caulking, and sanding	Very low
Behavior in the Sun	Grays over time	Retains its color
Sustainability	Depends on the wood’s origin	Composite material; no trees cut down

The choice depends on the type of boat, its use, and your budget: on a classic boat, teak is almost always retained; on a modern charter yacht, a low-maintenance material may be the better option.

How to Replace a Teak Deck

1. Inspect the condition of the teak and the substrate: moisture, screws, joints.
2. Remove the old deck if it has lost too much thickness.
3. Prepare the subfloor and templates for each area.
4. Fabricate the planks, which are often prefabricated into panels in the workshop.
5. Glue and seal the joints with flexible caulk.
6. Sand and apply the final finish.

Tips for Caring for the Deck

• Rinse with fresh water after sailing to remove salt.
• Clean against the grain using a soft brush and specialized products.
• Avoid pressure washers, which strip away the soft part of the wood.
• Inspect the joints every season: an open joint allows water to seep into the support structure.
• Schedule work for the winter, when repair shops have more availability and the boat isn’t sailing.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Interior Carpentry During a Refit

In an interior refit, carpentry usually sets the pace of the project: furniture must be carefully disassembled, repaired, or replaced; pieces must be adapted to new equipment; and everything must be reassembled with finishes that can withstand the boat’s humidity and movement. Working from a facility right in the port, as Baleos does, makes it easier to coordinate with other trades and the crew while the boat remains moored. Before starting, it’s best to agree on which pieces will be kept, the type of wood and finish, and a realistic timeline so the boat will be ready before the season begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baleos Yacht Carpentry located? At Muelle Viejo s/n, Global Building, Unit 8, outer breakwater, in the Port of Palma.

Do you build new teak decks? Yes, they build and install teak decks, as well as Esthec decks.

Do they restore classic boats? Yes. They have worked on classics such as Moonbeam IV, Creole, and Sylvia, built in 1925.

Who is behind Baleos? Toni Covas, a shipwright who founded the company in 2007.

Do they work on interiors? Yes, they do interior refits in addition to decks.