Varadero Masnou - Varadero y reparación de barcos en El Masnou

Varadero Masnou is a boat yard and repair shop located within the El Masnou Marina, in the Maresme region, just a few kilometers from Barcelona. It was founded by nautical professionals in 1985 and today boasts more than 2,750 m² of facilities, including its own workshops, a dry dock area, a drying booth, and a 50-metric-ton Travelift crane. Its team has more than 25 years of experience in boat repair and refit.

Facilities

Facility	Details
Area	More than 2,750 m²
Travelift	50 metric tons, maximum beam 5.85 m
Dry Dock	Dry dock for vessels
Drying	Drying hall and chamber
Workshops	In-house, on-site at the shipyard

Services

• Antifouling.
• Stripping of hulls.
• Osmosis treatment.
• Mechanical work.
• Electrical and electronic work.
• Carpentry.
• Painting.
• Fiberglass and polyester.
• Boat repair and refit.
• Technical assessments and estimates.

Authorized Service Center for Safety Electronics

Varadero Masnou is an authorized service center for ACR Artex, GME, Ocean Signal, Sailor, and Samyung ENC—brands specializing in radio beacons, communications, and safety electronics.

Off-Season Discounts

The shipyard offers reduced rates during the off-season, from October through March, and free, no-obligation estimates for any repairs or modifications. This is the best time to haul out: there’s greater availability, work is done at a leisurely pace, and the boat will be in top shape by spring.

Osmosis: How to Treat It

Osmosis appears as blisters on the underwater hull when water penetrates the gelcoat and reacts with the laminate. The standard treatment consists of:

1. Stripping the gelcoat from the underwater hull.
2. Drying the laminate in a workshop or cabin, monitoring moisture levels with a moisture meter.
3. Repairing the damaged areas.
4. Apply an epoxy barrier in several coats.
5. Finish with antifouling.

Drying is the most time-consuming part, so it’s best to do this in the winter, taking advantage of the off-season.

Before Hauling Out: General Tips

• Book in advance, especially in the spring.
• Bundle tasks: Take advantage of the dry docking to address anodes, the propeller, seawater intakes, and antifouling.
• Request a breakdown of costs and ask about the number of days the boat will be in dry dock.
• Inspect the boat with the technician when taking it out of the water: this is when issues with the underwater hull become apparent.

Why haul out in El Masnou

El Port del Masnou is about twenty minutes from Barcelona and is one of the ports with the most berths in the Maresme region. Beaching there allows many local boat owners to perform maintenance without having to transport the boat far away, and having the workshop right in the port makes it easy to monitor the work closely and coordinate mechanical, painting, and electrical work during a single dry-docking session.

Radio Beacons and Communications

As an authorized service provider for brands such as ACR Artex, Ocean Signal, and Sailor, the dry dock can service radio beacons and communication equipment—a requirement in many sailing areas. Taking advantage of the dry docking to service this equipment avoids extra trips before the season begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Varadero Masnou located? Inside the El Masnou Marina, in the Maresme region (Barcelona).

What size boats can they lift? Their travelift can lift up to 50 metric tons with a maximum beam of 5.85 m.

Do they treat osmosis? Yes, they perform stripping and osmosis treatment, with a drying shed.

Are there any discounts? Yes, reduced rates are available during the off-season, from October through March.

Do they provide estimates? Yes, free of charge and with no obligation.