Hauling Cats southern Iberia

[Patrickvela]

Does anyone know which yards can slip a 47' x 25' catamaran anywhere between Alicante and Lisbon ?
Any hints, tips, advise or experiences gratefully received!

 

[tri39]

Definitely Cartagena. Possibly Puerto Sherry. Definitely Portimao. Those three have v wide travelhoists.
Other places are possible on trailers. Certainly Punta Umbria. Possibly Vila real. Lagos might crane you out.
There's also a boatyard imm south of Lisbon I believe. Lots of large cats have clean bottoms, they're getting hauled somewhere!!
As a last resort there's up to 8ft of tide west of Gib. You could beach the cat in sheltered waters such as El Rompido where I am.
Read up on the bar first!! Local HW is two hours b4 Cadiz, and entry is restricted to two hours either side of HW.

 

[capnsensible]

Sotogrande, north of Gibraltar or Isla Verde boatyard (no IVA, the equivalent of VAT) in the south part of Algecieras Harbour.

The first has a wide 150 ton travel hoist, the second uses a slip.

Easy job for either.

Hope this helps

CS

 

[rivonia]

Best place is Cartagena. Saw some BIG cats lifted out there ours is small.