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Answers about Sound Yachts services at Yalıkavak Marina
Find answers about Sound Yachts’ Yalıkavak Marina technical service, maintenance, refit, authorised brand service and quoting. Explore our services or contact us directly.
General
Where is Sound Yachts located?
Sound Yachts’ head office is at Yalıkavak Marina haul-out area, Block O/4, 48990 Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye. Since 2001 we have served yacht owners from this marina campus with technical service, maintenance, refit and management. Directions and the contact form are available on our site.
What are your opening hours?
Our Yalıkavak Marina office is open Monday–Saturday 08:00–19:00; closed on Sundays. For urgent technical needs you may message WhatsApp (+90 532 451 05 75); our team will respond as soon as possible.
How can I contact you?
Phone: +90 252 385 37 27. Mobile / WhatsApp: +90 532 451 05 75. Email: info@soundyachts.net. You can also use the contact form or request a quote.
How long has Sound Yachts been in business?
Sound Yachts Denizcilik Ltd. Şti. has operated in the yachting sector since 2001 under founder Burak Şeker. From 2005 the Yalıkavak Marina head office has strengthened our service network. See about us for more.
Yacht technical service
What does yacht technical service cover?
Our teams at Yalıkavak Marina provide yacht technical service including fault diagnosis, system checks, on-board intervention, seasonal readiness and rapid response. Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, watermaker and hardware issues are handled in a coordinated way.
Do I need to haul out for technical service?
Many jobs are completed on-board or in the Yalıkavak Marina haul-out area. Extensive underwater, paint or major mechanical works may require haul-out planning; see yacht technical service.
How quickly do you respond to urgent faults?
For emergencies around Yalıkavak Marina we prioritise the fastest feasible response during opening hours. Outside hours, leave a WhatsApp or phone message; scheduling depends on priority and crew availability.
Periodic maintenance & oversight
What does periodic yacht maintenance include?
Our periodic yacht maintenance programmes cover engines, generators, electrics, HVAC, water systems, hull and deck checks at planned intervals. Remote owners also receive regular oversight and reporting at Yalıkavak Marina.
Can I arrange oversight while my yacht is idle in the marina?
Yes. At Yalıkavak Marina Sound Yachts provides periodic checks, battery status, bilge, mooring and security oversight during berthing or haul-out. Details are on periodic yacht maintenance.
How is a maintenance programme customised?
We build checklists around yacht type, usage, brand (Jeanneau, Contest, Saxdor, Bali, etc.) and your season plan. Send a request a quote; our Yalıkavak team will propose a programme.
Yacht management
What does yacht management cover?
yacht management covers maintenance planning, procurement, crew/marina coordination, support with insurance and survey processes, seasonal readiness and Yalıkavak Marina operations.
Can I take short-term management only?
Yes. Seasonal yacht management packages (pre/post season or pre-sale preparation) are available. Scope is agreed via contact form.
Are management and technical service the same team?
Management handles planning and coordination; delivery is executed with our Yalıkavak technical crews and authorised brand service points—so you keep a single point of contact.
Refit & repair
How does a refit / repair project proceed?
yacht refit & repair projects follow survey, scope list, schedule, material selection and phased execution. With Yalıkavak Marina haul-out facilities we handle hull, interior, systems renewal and performance upgrades.
Can I commission a partial refit?
Yes. Partial refits of a single system (electrics, HVAC, deck) or cosmetic renewals are common. Priorities are set after a request a quote.
What determines refit duration?
Scope, parts lead times, haul-out slots and weather all matter. The Sound Yachts Yalıkavak team provides a realistic schedule and interim reporting.
Paint, GRP & composite
Do you offer GRP / polyester repair and paintwork?
Yes. paint, GRP & composite covers gelcoat repair, lamination, fairing, topside paint and antifouling at Yalıkavak Marina.
Is structural composite repair available?
Delamination, cracks and structural reinforcements are planned with our composite team. Method and materials are defined after survey within paint, GRP & composite.
How often should antifouling be renewed?
It depends on usage, berth and coating type; in the Aegean many yachts need annual or seasonal checks. Sound Yachts advises based on hull condition at Yalıkavak.
Osmosis treatment
Which osmosis treatment methods do you use?
For osmosis treatment Sound Yachts applies industrial Hotvac and Gel Plane approaches at Yalıkavak Marina, with moisture survey, peel, drying and relamination/gelcoat stages planned carefully.
How is osmosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis uses moisture meters, visual inspection and local openings when needed. Scope is reported by our Yalıkavak team before treatment; see osmosis treatment.
How long does osmosis treatment take?
Damage depth, drying time and weather are decisive. A realistic schedule follows survey; rushed repainting is not a lasting fix.
Teak decking & woodwork
Do you renew and repair teak decks?
Yes. teak decking covers caulking, sanding, partial plank replacement, new laying and maintenance at Yalıkavak Marina.
How often should teak decks be maintained?
It depends on UV, salt and usage. Annual checks and caulk renewal when needed are advised; Sound Yachts assesses on site.
Do you offer synthetic deck alternatives?
Suitable alternatives can be evaluated by project and yacht type within teak decking consultancy.
Rigging, sails & hardware
Do you inspect and replace standing/running rigging?
Our rigging & sails services cover standing/running rigging checks, wire/rope replacement, mast/boom maintenance and hardware fitting at Yalıkavak Marina.
Can you handle sail care or repair?
Sail assessment, minor repairs and loft referrals are coordinated through Sound Yachts. Pre-season rigging & sails checks are recommended.
Do you fit winches, blocks and deck hardware?
Yes. Deck hardware, winch and block installation/adjustment is planned by our technical team; send brand/model via request a quote.
Electrical, electronics, batteries & inverters
What electrical and electronics work do you perform?
marine electrical systems covers cabling, panels, chargers, inverters, LED lighting, nav/electronics integration and fault finding at Yalıkavak Marina.
Do you convert to lithium or gel battery banks?
Yes. We plan capacity, BMS compatibility, charge profiles and safety gear for bank upgrades. See marine electrical systems and request a quote.
Can you help choose an inverter / charger?
We recommend inverter-charger solutions based on load and usage; installation and testing are done by the Sound Yachts electrical team.
Mechanical, engines & generators
Do you service engines and generators?
Our marine mechanical services cover oil/filters, cooling, fuel systems, belts, alignment and seasonal services, following brand-appropriate procedures at Yalıkavak Marina.
Are propeller and shaft works available?
Yes. After haul-out we plan shaft alignment, packing, couplings and propeller checks. Contact us via marine mechanical services or contact form.
How are engine faults diagnosed?
We use field diagnosis, fault codes, pressure/temperature checks and brand procedures when required—leveraging authorised service for Jeanneau, Contest, Saxdor and Bali yachts.
Air conditioning & watermakers
Do you service marine air conditioning?
marine air conditioning covers AC units, pumps, refrigerant lines, filters and control panels at Yalıkavak Marina.
Do you maintain watermakers?
Yes. Membranes, pumps, high-pressure lines and winterisation are planned under marine air conditioning. Pre-season testing is advised.
Can you install a new AC system?
After survey we plan capacity, ducting/layout and electrical load for installation. Use request a quote for an estimate.
Yacht sales & brokerage
How do you support yacht buying and selling?
Through yacht sales & brokerage we assist with valuation support, listing/marketing, viewing organisation, survey and contract stages from our Yalıkavak base.
Do you prepare yachts technically before sale?
Yes. Survey readiness, cosmetic and technical corrections are coordinated with yacht technical service / yacht refit & repair and integrated with brokerage.
Can I engage you as buyer’s broker only?
Yes. Buyer representation can include model research, inspection and negotiation support. Reach us via contact form.
Jeanneau authorised service
Is Sound Yachts an authorised Jeanneau service point?
Yes. Sound Yachts is an authorised Jeanneau Service Point at Yalıkavak Marina. See Jeanneau authorised service for warranty scope, genuine parts and brand procedures.
How do Jeanneau warranty jobs proceed?
Diagnosis, approvals and parts flow through authorised service channels. Book via Jeanneau authorised service or request a quote.
Can non-Jeanneau yachts still be serviced?
Yes. Besides brand warranty work, general yacht technical service and our services are available for suitable yachts.
Contest authorised service
Are you an authorised Contest service point?
Yes. Sound Yachts is an authorised Contest service point at Yalıkavak Marina. Details: Contest authorised service.
Do Contest services use genuine parts?
Under authorised service we follow the brand’s recommended parts and procedures. Stock/lead times are shared when booking.
Can you run Contest refit projects?
Yes. Contest yacht refit & repair and systems renewals are planned with authorised-service awareness; contact via Contest authorised service.
Saxdor authorised service
Do you operate as a Saxdor Service Point?
Yes. Sound Yachts is an authorised Saxdor service point at Yalıkavak Marina. See Saxdor authorised service for warranty and maintenance.
Do you handle Saxdor engine and electronics work?
Engine, electrical and hardware work follows brand procedures under Saxdor authorised service; marine electrical systems / marine mechanical services teams support as needed.
How do I book Saxdor seasonal service?
Send model and required works via request a quote or phone/WhatsApp; the Yalıkavak team will propose a slot.
Bali Catamaran authorised service
Are you authorised for Bali catamarans?
Yes. Sound Yachts is an authorised Bali service point at Yalıkavak Marina. See Bali authorised service for catamaran-specific systems.
How is twin-hull / systems maintenance planned on Bali?
Both hulls, engines and electrical loads are assessed together; haul-out is scheduled with Yalıkavak Marina when needed. Contact via Bali authorised service.
Do you also perform out-of-warranty Bali refits?
Yes. Besides warranty work, yacht refit & repair, paint, GRP & composite and systems upgrades are available on Bali models.
Getting a quote
How do I request a quote?
Complete the request a quote with yacht model, year, location (preferably Yalıkavak Marina) and required works. Or use contact form, phone or WhatsApp.
How soon will I receive a quote?
Simple jobs often receive preliminary feedback within a few business days. Refit, osmosis or major paint jobs needing survey are quoted after on-site inspection.
Is there a survey / inspection fee?
It depends on scope; many standard technical discussions are free. For extensive refit/survey visits, terms are stated in advance. Clarify via contact form.
Still have a question? Use our contact form or request a quote. Phone: +90 252 385 37 27 · WhatsApp: +90 532 451 05 75.