Es Nàutic Sant Antoni - Varadero y antifouling en Ibiza

The Es Nàutic dry dock, part of the Club Nàutic Sant Antoni, provides dry docking, hull cleaning, and antifouling services for the marina in Sant Antoni de Portmany (Ibiza). Equipped with a 20-metric-ton travelift and a ramp for small boats, it offers all the underwater and hull services a boat needs between seasons: pressure washing, sanding, antifouling, anodes, polishing, varnishing, and anti-osmosis treatments.

Dry Dock Capacity

Feature	Details
Travelift	20 metric tons
Maximum length	18 meters
Maximum beam	4.40 meters
Alternative	Ramp for small boats on trailers

Services

• Hull cleaning with pressurized water and removal of biological fouling.
• Lime removal from submerged surfaces.
• Mechanical sanding of the hull.
• Antifouling: two coats plus a 10-cm reinforcement strip at the waterline.
• Anode replacement.
• Hull polishing, by friction or wet sanding.
• Cleaning and stripping of metal parts.
• Priming and topcoat painting.
• Varnishing of wooden fittings.
• Lifting service, subject to availability.
• Hull stripping, recommended every four years.
• Anti-osmosis treatment, both preventive and corrective.

How Antifouling Is Applied

Antifouling is applied by hand with a roller, in two coats, with a 10-centimeter reinforcement strip along the entire waterline—the area that suffers the most wear. The club uses high-end products designed to keep the hull in good condition while respecting the marine environment.

How Often to Perform Each Task

Task	Recommended Frequency
Hull cleaning and antifouling	Every 12–24 months
Anode replacement	At every dry docking or when they are half-worn
Polishing the above-water hull	Once or twice a year
Complete hull stripping	Every 4 years, according to the club
Osmosis inspection	At each dry docking, checking for blisters

The Port of Sant Antoni

The Club Nàutic Sant Antoni has 578 berths on 10 piers, for boats up to 50 meters in length and 5 meters in draft, with water and electricity at every berth. It also features a gas station, laundry facilities, changing rooms, a café, a restaurant, and a social lounge. Having the dry dock located right in the port allows boats to be hauled out and launched without having to travel elsewhere.

Antifouling in Ibiza’s Waters

Ibiza’s warm, clear waters promote the growth of algae and organisms on the hull, especially in the summer. A good antifouling coating, applied just before the season begins, maintains the boat’s speed, reduces fuel consumption, and protects the engine’s water intakes.

Tips for Your Dry-Docking

• Book in advance in the spring, when all boats want to be ready.
• Take advantage of the dry-docking to inspect the propeller, shafts, through-hull fittings, and anodes all at once.
• Ask what type of antifouling they’ll be applying and whether it’s compatible with the previous one.
• Inspect the hull for blisters: detecting osmosis early saves a lot of money.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the dry dock? At Club Nàutic Sant Antoni, Paseo Marítimo s/n, Sant Antoni de Portmany (Ibiza).

What size boats can they handle? Up to 18 meters in length, 4.40 meters in beam, and 20 metric tons.

How many coats of antifouling do they apply? Two, plus a 10-centimeter reinforcement strip at the waterline.

Do they perform osmosis treatments? Yes, both preventive and corrective.

How do I contact the dry dock? By phone (club switchboard, extension 2, or the dry dock’s cell phone) or by email.