FibraNáutica - Pintura y reparación de embarcaciones en Port Fòrum

FibraNáutica is a company specializing in painting, fiberglass repair, and boat maintenance, based in the Technical Area of Port Fòrum in Barcelona. They work with medium- and large-sized boats—from 8-meter motorboats to yachts over 20 meters—and offer a mobile service that allows them to travel to any port in Spain and even abroad for specific projects.

Painting and Antifouling

FibraNáutica’s flagship service is boat painting with top-quality finishes. Their team consists of painters with years of experience in the nautical sector, which results in uniform, durable finishes with a level of detail that’s hard to find:

• Antifouling: customized application based on the type of boat, the sailing area, and the amount of time spent in the water. They work with the leading brands on the market (International, Hempel, Jotun) and advise on the most suitable product for each case.
• Superstructure painting: from partial touch-ups to complete repainting of the hull and deck, including thorough surface preparation, priming, and final finishing.
• Waterline: correction and repainting of the waterline, a task that requires pinpoint precision for a flawless aesthetic result.
• Varnishing: treatment and protection of wooden surfaces (teak, mahogany, iroko) with marine varnishes offering high UV resistance.

Fiberglass Repair

FibraNáutica performs structural and cosmetic repairs on fiberglass hulls and decks:

• Impact repairs: dents, cracks, and delaminations in the hull, ranging from superficial damage to the gelcoat to deep repairs affecting the structural layers.
• Osmosis Treatment: diagnosis using a moisture meter, removal of the affected gelcoat, controlled drying, application of epoxy resins, and final repainting. A comprehensive treatment that restores the hull’s integrity.
• Gelcoat: touch-ups and gelcoat renewal with color matching, so the repair is invisible.
• Structural Reinforcements: laminating additional layers in areas requiring greater strength (keels, transoms, bulkheads).

Refits and Comprehensive Projects

For boats in need of a complete overhaul, FibraNáutica coordinates refit projects that include painting, fiberglass work, polishing, and varnishing in a single package. They manage the schedule so that each phase is carried out in the correct order, minimizing the total time the boat spends out of the water.

Polishing and Buffing

• Mechanical polishing: removal of oxidation, water marks, and loss of luster from gelcoat surfaces, restoring the hull to its original appearance.
• Buffing: a final protective layer that seals the surface and prolongs the polishing results for months.

Mobile Service

Although based in Port Fòrum, FibraNáutica travels to other ports in Catalonia and throughout Spain for jobs that do not require hauling out or that are performed at the local boatyard. This service is especially useful for long boats that cannot be moved easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a complete antifouling application take? It depends on the boat’s length and the condition of the underwater hull. For a 10–12-meter boat in good condition, the job is completed in 2–3 business days, including sanding, priming if necessary, and two coats of antifouling.

Do you work on yachts over 20 meters? Yes, they have experience with boats up to 30 meters and travel to dry docks equipped with travelifts suitable for longer vessels.

Can you match the original gelcoat color? Yes, they use color-matching systems to ensure gelcoat repairs are invisible. For difficult colors, they custom-mix the paint.

Is there an additional charge for the mobile service? Yes, trips outside Port Fòrum incur a surcharge that depends on the distance and the estimated duration of the job.