Palermo · Sicily · Yacht service & refit
A single point of contact for your yacht: scheduled maintenance, refit projects, yacht concierge, transit and long-term berths and yacht deliveries from anywhere in the Mediterranean. You receive a detailed quote before work begins – no surprises.
Services
Everything your yacht needs, coordinated by one team of industry professionals.
SailorOne looks after sailing and motor yachts from 10 to 30+ m in Sicily: maintenance, refit, berths and winter storage, concierge and transfers from anywhere in the Mediterranean.
Partner yards and marinas in Palermo, Trapani, Termini Imerese, Balestrate and Capo d'Orlando. One team and one point of contact, a detailed estimate before work begins and photo reports while you are away.
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Planned maintenance keeps the yacht efficient, prevents costly breakdowns and protects its value. We plan the calendar, coordinate the specialists and report after every intervention.
A maintenance plan based on the hours of use of the engine, generator and watermaker, the condition of the deck equipment and regular haul-outs.
We plan maintenance around the hours of use of engines, generators and watermakers, the condition of the deck equipment, regular haul-outs and safety upgrades.
One contact schedules and supervises the specialists and sends a photo report after each job. The plan is reviewed regularly, so nothing is left to the week before the season.
Inboard and outboard engines, generators, gearboxes, mechanical seals and saildrives.
Servicing and repairs of engines and generators: oil and filters, impellers, cooling and fuel systems, belts, mounts, gearboxes and saildrives.
Mechanical seals inspected and replaced. For major overhauls we remove and refit the engine, coordinating crane, workshop and parts.
Batteries, chargers, inverters, shore power and solar systems.
Monitoring and upgrades of electrical and charging systems: battery banks, chargers, inverters, shore power, generators, solar, switch panels and wiring.
Fault finding, clean rewiring and documented upgrades.
Chartplotters, radar, autopilot, AIS, VHF and onboard networks.
Supply, installation and testing of chartplotters, radar, autopilot, AIS, VHF, instruments, cameras and networks.
Software updates, calibration and troubleshooting before the season.
Air conditioning, fridges, freezers and watermakers – serviced before the heat.
Maintenance and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration and watermakers: filters, membranes, pumps, raw-water circuits, gas checks and winterisation.
We service them before summer, not in the middle of it.
Standing and running rigging, deck gear, furlers and hydraulic systems – inspected, tuned and upgraded.
Inspection of shrouds, stays, terminals, travellers, chainplates, spreaders, sheaves, furlers and hydraulic systems.
Tuning, replacement and rig upgrades; mast unstepping and epoxy painting of mast and boom.
BeforeAfterHull, anodes, propellers, shafts, rudder blades and seacocks cleaned and protected.
Cleaning and protection of the hull, anodes, propellers, shafts, rudder blades and seacocks.
Inspections in the water or during haul-out, with photo reports.
Life rafts, life jackets, flares and extinguishers – expiry dates tracked for you.
Expiry dates and condition of life rafts, life jackets, flares, extinguishers, EPIRB and first-aid kits, tracked continuously.
Servicing and replacements arranged, so the yacht stays compliant.
Exterior washes, teak and stainless care, interior cleaning.
Washes, deck and teak cleaning, stainless polishing, interior cleaning, cushions and fabrics.
Before your arrival, after your departure or on a schedule.
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Refits delivered on schedule and within a budget agreed in advance from a complete, detailed estimate. No surprises.
Yachts up to 80 ft by travel-lift, crane or hydraulic trailer.
Haul-out and launch up to 80 ft by travel-lift, crane or self-propelled hydraulic trailer, with blocking and storage on the hard.
We book the yard, supervise the lift and coordinate the work ashore.
Pressure wash, scraping, anti-osmosis primers and antifouling.
Pressure washing, scraping, anti-osmosis and anti-corrosion primers, antifouling and treatment of metal parts.
If osmosis is suspected, we assess the hull and propose a treatment with a detailed estimate.
Topsides and superstructure painting, gelcoat repairs, fairing, polishing.
Painting of topsides, superstructures and details, gelcoat repair, fairing, polishing and protective coatings.
Done by specialists, with the right materials and conditions for a lasting finish.
BeforeAfterTeak and joinery, fibreglass and carbon repairs, stainless and aluminium work.
Teak deck repairs and caulking, interior joinery, doors, hatches and custom furniture.
GRP and carbon repairs, stainless steel and aluminium work, brackets, frames and fittings.
Sail repairs, lazy bags, biminis, covers, cushions.
Sail repairs and servicing, lazy bags, sprayhoods, biminis, covers, cushions and curtains – measured on board, made and fitted.
Mechanical and electronic parts, safety gear, rigging and galley equipment.
Local dealers supply mechanical and electronic parts, safety, interior and galley equipment, rigging and cushions.
Each part is quoted before the order is placed.
Technical advice, mechanical tests and rigging checks before a purchase, refit or passage.
Technical surveys, mechanical tests and rigging checks before a purchase, refit or long passage – so decisions rest on the real condition of the yacht.
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Berths in equipped marinas matched to your yacht and preferences – up to 50 m afloat in Palermo and Capo d'Orlando.
Seasonal and short-term berths with water and power, up to 50 m in Palermo and Capo d'Orlando.
Berths with water and power in equipped marinas, matched to the yacht and your preferences.
In Palermo and Capo d'Orlando we can arrange berths afloat for yachts up to 50 m.
Seasonal berths in partner marinas with video surveillance.
Stopovers around Sicily, with fuel, provisioning and transfers arranged.
Transit berths around the Sicilian coast, with bunkering, provisioning and transfers ready for your arrival.
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Operational and technical support for captains and crews, and comfort for guests on board.
At the fuel dock or delivered to the berth, timing agreed with the captain.
For owners, guests and crew.
Local produce delivered to the yacht to your list.
Occasional and scheduled exterior and interior yacht cleaning and laundry service at your request.
Winter storage & surveillance
Afloat or ashore in partner marinas, with video surveillance, regular checks and photo reports. The yacht is ready when the season starts.
A partner marina chosen with you for the yacht and its location – up to 50 m in Palermo and Capo d'Orlando.
Haul-out, blocking and storage on the hard – the right time for hull and running-gear work.
Regular checks, lines adjusted before bad weather, batteries and bilges monitored.
Maintenance and refit done while you are away, ready for the first week of the season.
Yacht transfers
A qualified GT200 or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean crew brings your yacht over. We plan the route, skipper, crew and fuel – and book your berth for arrival.
All rates exclude VAT.
Request a transfer quote
Sicily is within easy reach of any base. A 500-mile passage costs about €2,250 plus crew travel and provisioning, VAT excluded. We plan the weather window, book the berth and schedule the first maintenance.
Commercial skippers certified RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or GT200, with a full crew when the passage requires it.
Our marinas
Palermo (3), Balestrate, Trapani, Termini Imerese and Capo d'Orlando – maintenance, winter berths and concierge in each. Tell us where you would like to keep the yacht.
Marinas 1 & 2, historic centre of Palermo
Two marinas in La Cala, the historic horseshoe harbour in the heart of the old town. Very sheltered.
Marina 3, north of Palermo
A modern, well-equipped marina, quieter than La Cala, for yachts and mega-yachts.
Gulf of Castellammare, north-western Sicily
Five miles from the Scopello stacks and San Vito, sheltered from westerly, north-westerly and southerly winds. Works are done afloat.
Western Sicily
A sheltered marina in a historic coastal city, seven miles from the Egadi Islands.
North coast, between Palermo and Cefalù
A well-sheltered tourist harbour – a practical stop on the way to the Aeolian Islands.
North-east Sicily, facing the Aeolian Islands
A modern marina opened in 2017, known for its services and eco-friendly infrastructure. Berths afloat for yachts up to 50 m.
In Palermo and Capo d'Orlando we can arrange berths afloat for yachts up to 50 m; elsewhere berths depend on the yacht’s size and availability. Tap a map to enlarge. Maps © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Projects
Haul-outs, engine overhauls, rigging and electrical work by our team. Tap a photo to enlarge.
In our experience, berthing and maintenance in Sicily cost two to three times less than in Mallorca for comparable work. Send us your details for a detailed estimate.
Yachts from 10 to 30+ m. In Palermo and Capo d'Orlando we can arrange berths afloat, including winter berths, for yachts up to 50 m; haul-outs up to 80 ft by travel-lift, crane or hydraulic trailer.
Yes, from anywhere in the Mediterranean, with a GT200 or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean crew. Up to 1,000 miles: €4.50 per mile plus crew travel and provisioning, minimum €400 per day, VAT excluded.
From Palermo, with partner yards in Palermo, Trapani, Termini and Capo d'Orlando. In Balestrate, works are done afloat.
After a survey on site you receive a detailed estimate with timing before any work starts. Any change in scope or budget is agreed with you first.
No. One contact coordinates the specialists and sends you updates and photo reports wherever you are.
It stays in a partner marina, afloat or ashore. We check it regularly, adjust lines before bad weather, monitor batteries and bilges and send photo reports.
Yes – mechanical and electronic parts, safety, interior and galley equipment, rigging and cushions, each quoted before ordering.
Contact
Tell us about the yacht and tick what it needs. We usually reply within one working day; the detailed estimate follows the survey.
Via Tritone 17, 90147 Palermo, Italy
The SailorOne team usually replies within one working day. For anything urgent, call or message us on WhatsApp: +39 366 702 1009.
About us
SailorOne looks after sailing and motor yachts from 10 to 30+ m in Sicily: maintenance, refit, berths, winter storage, concierge and transfers.
Partner yards and marinas in Palermo, Trapani, Termini Imerese, Balestrate and Capo d'Orlando, with trusted local specialists for every job. One team and one point of contact, a detailed estimate before work begins, photo reports while you are away.
Founder & captain
Twenty years at sea as a captain, RYA cruising instructor and holder of the AEC mechanical qualification. Massimiliano oversees every project with the SailorOne team.
Yacht concierge & provisioning
Experienced hostess, deckhand and provisioning specialist for large yachts. Valeria looks after the concierge service for yachts and their guests.
One team, one point of contact. Write to SailorOne – the right person on the team takes care of your yacht and keeps you updated.
