We service and repair yacht hydraulics: passerelles and gangways, cranes and tender handling, swim platforms, and bow and stern thrusters. Brands include Opacmare, Besenzoni, Hydromar, H+B Technics and Sleipner Side-Power.
Emergency response
2 hours · 24/7
Certified technicians
MCA · Lloyd's · Spanish maritime authority
Coverage
Palma-based · mobile throughout the Balearics
Assessment & quote
Within 2 hours
On a modern yacht the hydraulics do much of the heavy lifting: passerelle, crane, swim platform, tender garage and often the thrusters. They rarely fail all at once. It starts with a weep at a fitting, a slow cylinder or a power pack that runs hot, and gets worse.
We service and repair the hydraulic systems on board: power packs, pumps, valves, hoses and cylinders, and the equipment they drive.
Extension, slewing and lifting problems, remote controls, limit switches and leaks on Opacmare, Besenzoni and Hydromar passerelles.
Deck cranes, davits and tender-launching systems, including H+B Technics tender handling.
Lifting swim platforms, hinges and tender-garage doors.
Bow and stern thrusters, hydraulic and electric, including Sleipner Side-Power: motors, controls and servicing.
Hydraulic oil and filters, pumps, accumulators, oil coolers and pressure settings.
Hose replacement, cylinder resealing and repairs to leaking fittings.
| What you notice | Usual cause |
|---|---|
| Passerelle or platform moving slowly or jerkily | Low oil level, air in the system, a weak pump, or a valve or cylinder that's sticking or leaking internally. |
| Oil on deck or in the bilge | A leaking hose, fitting or cylinder seal. Note where it is and keep the equipment out of use until it's checked. |
| Equipment won't respond to the remote or control | Often electrical: the remote, a limit switch, a solenoid valve or the power supply, rather than the hydraulics. |
| Power pack noisy or running hot | Low oil, a worn pump, or poor cooling. |
| Thruster weak or cutting out | On electric thrusters, battery voltage or a thermal cut-out. On hydraulic ones, pressure or flow. A damaged propeller or a fouled tunnel can also be the cause. |
| A crane or platform that creeps under load | A worn cylinder seal or a holding valve that isn't sealing. Treat it as a safety issue. |
This is a guide, not a diagnosis. If anything affects safety, stop and call us on +34 971 251 374.
Manufacturers whose equipment we service. Not listed? Send us the make and model.
Italian passerelles, gangways and swim platforms, widely fitted to motor yachts.
Passerelles, gangways, cranes and davits, plus deck hardware and railings.
Dutch gangways, passerelles and hydraulic systems for larger yachts and superyachts.
German swim-platform lifts, hinges and tender-handling systems.
Side-Power bow and stern thrusters, electric and hydraulic. Sleipner also makes stabilisers, covered on our stabilisers page.
Moored stern-to in Palma or Puerto Portals, the passerelle is the front door, in use many times a day through the season. A stuck passerelle can strand guests and crew, so it's worth having it serviced before the season rather than after it fails.
The more of this we have, the better our chances of arriving with the right parts. The online booking asks for it step by step.
Book online, upload photos of the problem and our AI technical assistant asks the follow-up questions an engineer would ask. Our team receives a structured job brief, so the right technician arrives with the right parts.
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Contact
Immediate
Call +34 971 251 374 or WhatsApp +34 674 427 692 for immediate response.
Assessment & Quote
Within 2 hours
Our certified technicians assess your yacht's needs and provide a detailed quote.
Scheduling
Same day
We coordinate with your schedule and marina requirements to minimise disruption.
The work
Per quote
Certified engineers carry out the job as quoted, using quality parts and meeting the relevant compliance requirements.
Testing and follow-up
Ongoing
We test what we've worked on, hand over the documentation and stay available if anything comes back.
Opacmare, Besenzoni, Hydromar, H+B Technics and Sleipner (Side-Power). For stabilisers by Naiad, CMC Marine, ABT-TRAC and Sleipner, see our stabilisers service.
Yes. Passerelle problems are fixed on board. Send photos and tell us whether it won't extend, slew or lift, and whether there's any oil, and we'll come prepared. If you can't board guests, call +34 971 251 374.
Yes, electric and hydraulic thrusters, including Sleipner Side-Power: motors, controls, propellers and servicing.
Small leaks tend to get bigger, and on cranes and platforms a leak can affect safety. Find where it's coming from, photograph it, and keep the equipment out of use until it has been checked.
Follow the equipment manufacturer's schedule. As a minimum, check the hydraulic oil and filters and inspect hoses and seals once a year, ideally before the season.
Need it fixed?
Tell us what's wrong — by phone, WhatsApp, or online with photos.