Vidal Marine Service - Mecánico naval y electricidad en Mallorca

Vidal Marine Service is a recreational boat maintenance and repair company based in Palma that serves the entire island of Mallorca. It has over 15 years of experience with all types of boats and focuses on providing friendly, personalized service: so that boat owners can leave the maintenance in their hands and not have to worry about it.

The company specializes in mechanical and electrical work, particularly with diesel engines, though it can also handle complete boat maintenance if the owner prefers.

Marine Mechanics

• Inspection and maintenance of inboard engines: oil and filter changes, cooler cleaning, valve adjustment, inspection and repair of cooling pumps, and replacement of anodes.
• Diagnosis and repair of overheating issues: engines that overheat, cooling system failures, and sensor malfunctions.
• Engine malfunctions: intermittent operation, starting or performance issues, abnormal smoke, and loss of power.
• Leaks of oil, coolant, or fuel.
• Deck equipment: installation, repair, and maintenance of gangways, windlasses, and water pumps.
• Extensive experience with CAT engines.

Electrical and Electronics

Installs, repairs, and maintains onboard electrical and electronic equipment: GPS, VHF, audio systems, 220 V and 12 V systems, wiring, and general electrical faults. Uses state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to quickly identify the problem and avoid replacing parts unnecessarily.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

In addition to repairing breakdowns, we offer preventive maintenance plans to ensure your boat is in top condition before the season begins and to avoid surprises during the busiest months. Timely inspection of critical components (cooling systems, filters, anodes, batteries) prevents more costly breakdowns.

Storage and Winterization

For the months when the boat isn’t in use, we offer a customized storage and winterization service, tailored to each boat and each client’s specific needs.

How We Work

• Reliable diagnosis before making any changes.
• No-obligation estimate before starting work.
• On-time completion and reasonable prices.
• We travel to any port, dry dock, or mooring in Mallorca.

Service Area

We operate out of Palma and cover all of Mallorca: the Bay of Palma, Portals, Port Adriano, Andratx, the Llevant coast, and the northern part of the island.

Practical Guide: Maintaining an Inboard Diesel Engine

Marine diesel engines are very reliable if properly maintained. Here are the items Vidal Marine Service checks during a typical maintenance service:

• Oil and filters: oil and oil filter change, and fuel filters (primary and secondary) based on operating hours or once a year.
• Cooling system: seawater pump impeller, coolers (heat exchanger, oil cooler, and aftercooler on turbocharged engines), and antifreeze.
• Sacrificial anodes: those on the engine and the shaft, which protect against galvanic corrosion.
• Belts and valves: tension and condition of belts and valve adjustment according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Exhaust: inspection of the exhaust manifold, a component that suffers significant wear from saltwater.
• Exhaust smoke: black smoke usually indicates excess fuel or a lack of air; white smoke indicates steam or coolant; and blue smoke indicates burning oil. Any of these issues warrants a diagnostic check.

Proper preventive maintenance prevents the most costly breakdowns: overheating, seized engines, and breakdowns in the middle of the season.

12 V and 220 V Electrical Systems

There are two electrical systems on board: the 12 V system (batteries, pumps, lighting, and electronics) and the 220 V system (shore power, chargers, inverters, and the generator). Vidal Marine Service installs and repairs both systems, including GPS, VHF, and audio equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work exclusively with motorboats? We work with all types of recreational boats. On sailboats, we handle the auxiliary engine, the electrical system, and onboard equipment.

Can you handle year-round maintenance? Yes. In addition to one-time repairs, we can handle complete boat maintenance and winter storage.

How do I request a quote? By phone, WhatsApp, or email. He’ll provide a no-obligation quote after assessing the problem or the job.

Do you have experience with Caterpillar engines? Yes, extensive experience with CAT engines.

Do you install stereo systems? Yes, he installs and repairs Hi-Fi systems as well as GPS and VHF radios.