Does anyone know of any boatyards that offer value for money, we need to have our annual lift out and so far the local yards seem to be asking silly money for a lift out, wash off and anti-fouling, so far been quoted well over 1200€ for a 37 foot yacht - any suggestions welcome

Mar Menor bridge plays havoc with local yachtsmen due to reduced opening times. The bridge known as El Estacio in La Manga provides access from the Mediterranean into the Mar Menor and vice versa. The local council has basically shut the bridge on yachts by reducing the opening to twice daily, once at 10.00hrs followed by a second lift at 19.00hrs. Small boats may still pass under the 7m clearance at any time but even small yacht are restricted, the problem is made worse bu the fact that there is nowhere safe to wait for the bridge if the conditions in the Mediterranean turn foul. Nothing is likely to change for the foreseable future so yachtsmen are advised to plan journeys accordingly and arrive close to the opening times to save wasted time.
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