Yacht care and maintenance on the French Riviera
Entrusting managing your boat to Clapi Boats means you'll have a reliable partner to take care of the maintenance, surveillance, technical checks and preparation of your unit all year round. Based between Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez and Monaco, We manage day boats and yachts up to 20-25 meters for resident and non-resident owners.
Our mission: to guarantee a clean, well-monitored, safe and ready-to-sail boat, with clear reporting and coordinated interventions with our partner shipyards.
Our role as yacht managers
Managing a boat is more than just cleaning it. It involves monitoring all the technical and aesthetic elements that guarantee its value, safety and smooth operation. Clapi Boats provides regular, documented follow-up, adapted to the type of boat and your use.
Services included in the management
- Scheduled visits with technical checklist.
- Check batteries, levels, weather impacts, pumps, electronics.
- Exterior cleaning according to season (2×/month in winter, 1×/week in summer).
- Interior cleaning on request.
- Site coordination, mechanic, electrician, careening.
- Harbour supervision (mooring lines, fenders, power supply).
- Photo/video reporting according to planned frequency.
The objective is simple: a boat that you find clean, safe and ready to go, even if you're not on site.
A seasonal approach adapted to your yacht
The Côte d'Azur alternates between calm winters and particularly busy summers for boats. We therefore adapt our schedule:
In winter
- 2 visits per month (washing + technical checks).
- Passage reporting.
- Monitoring of sensitive systems (batteries, humidity, pumps).
In summer
- 1 visit per week (cleaning + quick check).
- Pre-use preparation (filling with water, positioning of cushions).
- Re-check after sailing if you leave the boat alongside.
This organization ensures a regular, consistent presence throughout the year, without unnecessary extra costs.
Technical coordination and maintenance works
As project managers, we become your single point of contact for all technical matters: site meetings, requests for quotations, work supervision, follow-ups and final checks. We work with reputable local service providers to ensure a level of quality that meets your expectations.
A trusted network of local partners
- Certified mechanics (Yamaha, Volvo, Mercury...).
- Marine electricians.
- Careening and antifouling companies.
- Independent marine surveyors if necessary.
We obtain estimates, validate the work with you, and check that everything is in order before returning it.
Regular reporting and clear communication
Remote management is based on transparency. Each visit gives rise to a clear reporting, with photos or videos as required. This allows you to keep track of your boat's condition even when you're abroad.
What our reporting includes
- Technical checklist (batteries, levels, electrical panel, boxes).
- Photos of deck, mooring lines, fenders, cockpit.
- Condition of upholstery and sensitive areas.
- Recommendations if anomalies.
Our aim is to help you avoid unpleasant surprises: dead batteries, water ingress, missing fenders, damaged mooring lines, and so on.
A service designed for non-resident owners
Many owners based in Paris, Europe or abroad use their boats for only a few weeks a year. Clapi Boats management is designed to offer them a boat ready to sail on arrival, with preparation, complete check and pre-cleaning.
What we prepare before your arrival
- Installation of cushions and accessories.
- General operating check.
- Safety check (fire extinguishers, vests, pumps).
- Availability for a quick briefing if needed.
When you arrive, all you have to do is board.
Rates & management conditions
We offer a single monthly rate, suitable for day boats and yachts up to 20-25 metres:
- Low season : 1,000 excl. tax / month
- High season : 2,000 excl. tax / month
This package includes scheduled visits, inspections, technical follow-up, coordination with service providers and reporting. External interventions (worksite, mechanics, parts) remain invoiced directly by the professionals concerned.
FAQ - Boat management with Clapi Boats
Can you manage my boat even if I am never in France?
Yes, the majority of our customers are non-residents. We provide full support, with regular reporting and remote technical coordination.
Do you also manage charter boats?
Yes, we offer classic management, but we can also manage a rental program if you want to make your boat profitable. Each case is studied according to model and demand.
Do you offer à la carte services?
Some services can be provided on a one-off basis (interior cleaning, pre-visit preparation, post-navigation check). But most owners opt for a monthly package that covers all the bases.
Do you really spend every week in summer?
Yes, the frequency is adapted to summer use and exposure to sun, salt and sea. Each passage is recorded and justified.
Ready to entrust the management of your yacht?
Whether you own a day boat or a large yacht, Clapi Boats can help you keep your boat in top condition all year round. Contact us to discuss your situation, your home port and your needs.
