How to get clients as a marine professional in Spain (mechanic, electrician, cleaner, skipper…)
Where the owners looking for someone like you actually are, how to stand out and how to turn a first job into clients for years.
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Get clients for your marine business in Spain
Caranva Boats connects boat owners in Valencia, Costa Blanca, the Balearics, Barcelona and Costa del Sol with vetted professionals. Publish your services free, receive requests in your area and get paid with protected payment.
Register for free No fees. You only pay commission when you get paid.
Quick answer
Caranva Boats is a free platform for marine professionals: you register, publish your services by category and port, receive owner requests by email and chat, quote with the quote builder and get paid by bank transfer with protected payment. There are no fees; a commission of 15 % up to €400, 12 % up to €1,500 and 10 % above applies only to paid jobs.
How it works for professionals
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Publish your services
Category, area, photos and price range. Your listing shows on your specialty and port pages.
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Receive requests
Owners write to you with their boat, port and problem. Email and push alerts.
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Quote in the chat
Ask questions, request photos and send itemised quotes with the quote builder.
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Get paid with protected payment
The client pays by card, the money is held and transferred to you on confirmation (or after 72 h).
Why professionals use Caranva
Clients ready to hire
Real requests with boat, port and problem described; no time-wasters.
Guaranteed payment
Payment is held before you start: no more unpaid invoices.
Verified reviews
Only paying clients can review you. Your reputation works for you.
No fees
Free sign-up and listings. 15 / 12 / 10 % banded commission, only when you get paid.
Google visibility
Your listings appear on specialty and port pages that already rank.
Support and mediation
If there is a problem, the team mediates with payment held.
Which trades do owners look for?
See how your trade looks to an owner and who you compete with in your port.
Transparent commission
| First €400 | 15 % |
| €400.01 to €1,500 | 12 % |
| Over €1,500 | 10 % |
Marginal bands: on a €1,000 job you pay 15 % on €400 and 12 % on €600 (€132). You invoice the client for the full service; Caranva invoices you the commission.
Guides to win clients and work better
How to write a marine service quote the client will accept
What to ask beforehand, how to itemise, how to deal with surprises and how to present the quote so the answer is yes.
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Requirements to work as a self-employed marine professional in Spain
Autónomo registration, liability insurance, trade qualifications and marina permits: what to have in order before your first client.
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How Caranva Boats works for professionals: requests, quotes, payments and commission
From sign-up to payout: what happens when an owner sends you a request, how you quote, when you get paid and what commission applies.
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How to get great reviews and avoid disputes as a marine professional
Reviews bring more work than any advert. How to ask for them, how to deserve them and how to avoid the most common conflicts.
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How to fill the low season as a marine professional: winterising, refits and repeat clients
From October to March emergencies drop but big jobs rise. How to get ahead, sell packages and keep income steady all year.
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Professionals’ FAQ
How much does it cost to join?
Nothing. No sign-up or monthly fee. Commission applies only to jobs paid through the platform.
When do I get paid?
By bank transfer when the client confirms the job is finished or, automatically, 72 hours after you mark it finished if there is no dispute.
What do I need to register?
To be registered as self-employed or a company, be able to invoice and hold liability insurance. The team verifies every profile before publishing.
Can I work in several ports?
Yes. Each listing accepts several locations and will appear on the pages of every city and port you cover.
What if the client doesn’t pay or there is a problem?
The client pays before you start and the money is held. If a dispute arises, the team mediates with the amount held.
Get clients for your marine business in Spain
No fees. You only pay commission when you get paid.