IN MAJORCA
The shipyard
for your wooden boat
The place where traditional craftsmanship and innovation merge to give life to exclusive, one-off recreational boats to treasure
In the town of Felanitx (Majorca) by the Mediterranean Sea, you’ll find the Verata boatyard.
A workshop where we honour the traditional trade of the mestres d’aixa (boatbuilders) and their main work material: wood.
We have integrated the latest technological innovations in the maritime industry into classic boatbuilding, with the aim of streamlining production, reducing maintenance, ensuring a longer useful life for each boat and reducing their environmental impact.
90%
Plant-based building materials
0%
Noise Impact
85%
Recyclable components
PROPULSION
Electric and/or sail
MAINTENANCE
Lasting
NATURAL WOOD
from controlled operations
SERVICES
How we can help you
CUSTOM MADE BUILDS
Each and every boat that leaves our boatyard is custom made to the client’s specifications. No moulds or prefabricated models are used. We build strip-planking constructions using laminated cedar and Oregon wood, without nails, burlap or antifooling.
The entire structure is glued with epoxy resin and with an application of copper in the hull, completely replacing the use of antifooling, significantly reducing the environmental impact and maintenance (duration of 10 years).
The hydrodynamic design of the hull ensures maximum energy efficiency, in addition to using renewable and recyclable plant materials. Just picture sailing in your unique and inimitable creation.
RESTORATION (REFIT)
If you want to refurbish and extend the life of your old wooden boat (whether it’s a traditional or modern build), we can carry out comprehensive restoration, repair and modification work based on what it needs.
We do a preliminary assessment of the condition of the boat and produce technical plans, in addition to 3D visualisations so that you can see the modifications before they are made.
You’ll receive a more comfortable, elegant and efficient boat. Good as new!
ENGINE REPLACEMENT AND RIGGING
For sailors who want to electrify and/or rig their wooden boat to make it quieter and more sustainable, we carry out replacement and substitution work on combustion engines with electric motors (both inboard and outboard) and we build complete rigs for sailing and/or we refurbish/improve rigs in use.
We take care of the dismantling and assembly of the engine and the Post Construction CE marking that certifies the boat.
By replacing an engine, you reduce the number of breakdowns, leaks and spills in the bilge… And, above all, you enjoy sailing in silence.
processs
Handcrafted construction without moulds
01
CONCEPT
We start with the idea of the boat you want and analyse different design options to draw up our initial design proposal.
02
DESIGN
Based on a prototype, we sketch a digital design of all the construction parts and start to cut them out using computer numerical control (CNC).
03
STRUCTURE
We glue the pieces together to create the structure and then put the battens in place. We sand (tape) and laminate the hull with flax or hemp fabric, then we apply copper and epoxy resin to prevent incrustations.
04
PRODUCTION
Once the boat has been turned over, we build and produce the interior areas and the deck.
05
FINISH
We pack personality into the details, the woodwork and exposed wood pieces, as well as the paint and varnish finishes.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
What’s the secret behind the quality of Verata?
The woods used in construction are sourced in Europe or locally — they are never tropical.
Birch marine plywood
for small structures
Red Pine
for the interior reinforcements and curved elements.
Red cedar wood
for the hull lining because of its strength and light weight.
Epoxy resins
for the construction and protection of boats derived (50% of their base) from vegetable crops and by-products of forestry.
Electric engines
to suit the size and design of the boat. Our efficient eco-friendly design requires low- power propulsion systems.
SAFETY
Guaranteed
SAIL ON A SAFE AND GUARANTEED BOAT
10 years
Guaranteed for manufacturing defects in structure
and tightness
2 years
Guarantee on electric propulsion elements
(batteries, chargers, motor…)
FAQs
What is the range and speed of your wooden boats?
The range and speed depend on the size and features of the boat you want. Their range is typically 8 hours at cruising speed and their speed is around 5 to 6 knots.
What charging system do the boats have?
In general, if the pleasure craft is small (up to 7 metres), it is usually fitted with a plug-in charging system. Larger boats work with both systems (plug-in and solar panels) with a hybrid option, too (panels and batteries). All our boats can be charged at ports hassle free.
Is the aftercare of a wooden boat costly?
Not at all. Our construction process guarantees greater durability and minimum maintenance For example, it can be revarnished once a year and painted after 10 years (depending on the care and use of the boat).
What is the useful life of the batteries?
From 3,000 to 4,500 cycles, with a battery discharge of 80%.
Can my wooden boat be kept out of the water?
Yes, as long as it is protected and properly maintained.
