Mecánica Náutica del Sur - Servicio oficial Mercury en Benalmádena

Mecánica Náutica del Sur is a marine engine repair and maintenance shop located in the Varadero building at the Benalmádena Marina. It is an authorized Mercury service center, including Mercury MerCruiser, Mercury Diesel, and Mercury Avator, which allows it to perform service work covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, with access to genuine parts and manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools.

Main Services

• Routine maintenance: oil and filter changes, replacement of sacrificial anodes and spark plugs, inspection of cooling systems, checking fluid levels, and adjustment of control systems. They follow the intervals recommended by Mercury for each model.
• Repair of malfunctions: ranging from starting problems, overheating, or loss of power to complex repairs of engine blocks, cylinder heads, stern drives, and electronic fuel injection systems. They have diagnostic equipment that allows them to read error codes and monitor engine parameters in real time.
• Inboard and outboard engines: They work on both types of engines, ranging from small outboards for auxiliary boats to inboard diesel engines for cruising yachts.
• MerCruiser drive units: inspection and repair of Bravo I, Bravo II, Bravo III, and Alpha drive units, including drive unit oil changes, bellows replacement, cardan joint inspection, and alignment.
• Mercury Avator: technical service for Mercury’s new line of electric motors, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of batteries and charging systems.

Facilities

The workshop is located in Unit 6 of the Varadero building at the Benalmádena Marina, with direct access to the dry dock area. It features a covered workstation, specialized tools for each brand, and a stock of the most common replacement parts to minimize wait times.

How They Work

All work is performed by mechanics with years of experience and ongoing training in the brands they service. Each customer receives a detailed estimate before work begins and updates on the repair’s progress. The shop invests in the best materials and tools specific to each job.

Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Saturdays. Appointments are recommended to ensure availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you only work on Mercury engines? They are an authorized Mercury service center, but they also service engines from other brands. For Mercury, they offer a factory warranty and access to specific diagnostic tools.

Can you perform maintenance without taking the boat out of the water? It depends on the service. Oil changes, filter replacements, and electrical inspections are done in the water. For work on the stern or the underwater hull, the boat must be hauled out.

How long does a full maintenance service take? A standard maintenance service is typically completed in one workday. Complex repairs may take several days, depending on parts availability.