Loft Customs - Fundas, biminis y lonas técnicas para yates en Palma

Loft Customs is a workshop specializing in technical tarps, covers, and custom equipment for yachts, based in Palma. It was founded in 2014 by Brendan Simons, who has over 20 years of experience in high-end workshops such as the Alinghi America’s Cup team and racing programs like Ran, Belle, and Cannonball. The company works with both racing yachts and superyachts.

What We Make

Product	Purpose
Custom covers	Protection for decks, cockpits, equipment, and sails
Cockpit systems	Stowage and organization in the cockpit
Racing equipment	Complete fit-outs for competition boats
Superyacht tarps	Custom exterior projects
Hardware covers	Protection for winches, windlasses, and deck equipment
Quick-Pads	Carbon-based deck protectors
Hardware Service Mats	Mats to protect the deck during maintenance
Foldable Dock Boxes	Removable dock boxes

How They Work

Loft Customs takes a technical, regatta-inspired approach to its tarps:

• Custom pattern-making using fixed templates.
• 3D scanning and template measurement taken directly on the boat.
• CAD design and reinforced seams.
• Analysis of loads and friction zones to ensure the cover doesn’t fail where it’s under the most stress.
• “Yacht-clean” finish, leaving no marks on the deck or teak.

Projects

Their website features projects for boats such as Bella Mente (racing maxi), Raven (record-breaking sailboat with assisted foils), Denali (Mills 58), and the exterior refit of the superyacht Hetairos. The photos show technical covers on teak decks, watertight bags at the bow, and protective covers installed on large sailboats moored in Palma.

Why Choose a Custom Technical Cover Over a Generic One

	Generic Cover	Custom Technical Cover
Fit	Approximate	Exact template of the boat
Abrasion	Wears out at corners and fittings	Reinforced where there is stress
Wind	May flap and come loose	Taut and secured
Durability	Shorter	Longer, if cared for

When It’s Worth It

• Winter storage in a windy harbor: A tightly stretched cover protects the teak and equipment from the sun and rain.
• Regattas: Lightweight covers that can be set up and taken down quickly.
• Superyachts: covers that complement the boat’s exterior design and image.
• Maintenance: mats and protective covers so technicians don’t leave marks on the deck.

Tips for Ordering a Cover

• Let them take measurements directly on the boat: measurements from blueprints don’t always match reality.
• Think about how you’ll install it: on your own or with help, and how long you want the process to take.
• Request reinforcements in high-friction areas: stanchions, winches, cleats.
• Store it in a dry place: this way, it will last many more seasons.

From the World of Racing to Cruising

Experience with racing boats translates well to any yacht: in a race, a cover or protective cover must be lightweight, quick to install, and able to withstand loads without breaking. Those same criteria ensure that a winter cover or a cockpit stowage system works better and lasts longer on a cruising yacht or a superyacht.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Loft Customs located? At Camí Canal de Sant Jordi, 29, Unit 9, in Palma.

Who’s behind it? Brendan Simons, who founded the workshop in 2014 after working with Alinghi and programs such as Ran, Belle, and Cannonball.

Do they work only with racing boats? No, they also work with superyachts and cruising yachts.

Do they take measurements on the boat? Yes, using on-site templates and 3D scanning.

How do I contact them? Via WhatsApp at +34 634 333 246 or at [email protected].