Dear Peter
I believe your readers would be interested in the possible ramifications of the new 30 year concessions on offer from the local gevernment.
Superficially, the offer of 30 more years looks attractive, and indeed to some clubs that are run by the members it probably is- accepting that the costs will be considerably increased.
However current berth owners in all marinas should be aware of the possible catastrophic consequences of accepting the new 30 year concessions that MUST accept the contents of ley 10/2005- Ley de Costas.
It is clear enough that the marinas are obliged to adapt their infrastructures and services to the minimum established by the Law and pay the new taxes set by the Government.
What may not be so clear however, are the rights of current berth owners and their future under the new ley 10/2005.
I refer to article 64 of ley 10/2005:-
“The authorisation of the use of a mooring is of a personal nature and non-transferable, for a single title holder and for a specific boat”.
I would remind readers that following the introduction of the new concession to Club de Vela in Andratx previous berth owners were informed that their ownership was now null and void.
Are the alarm bells ringing? They should be!
Yours,
John Rule
Sol de Mallorca
Dear Peter,
This letter is a tribute to the "solvent breathing vagabonds" who are responsible for the 70% of an owners satisfaction which comes from his yachts appearance.
Not discounting those unrecognised superheroes who make the vessel function mechanically, but sadly the owners cannot see the results, and stay content as long as their vessel stays reliable.
Marine paint has come a long way since simply being a protective coating - nowadays you can have a shave in the mirror finish created by today´s magical paints and even more magical applicators.
"Paint jobs go wrong usually due to lack of planning at the outset and clear understanding of the process involved to obtain a satisfactory finish on time and budget," says Rolling Stocks Mark Conyers,"if the parameters are laid down with complete clarity,honesty and professionalism from the start, in our experience there is no problem".
Boss refinishing is a small new force in Palma de Mallorca, and we hope your new year has so far been plain sailing.
Yours Sincerely,
George Edwards (B.Comm)
- Boss Refinishing