Yachts services by professional Naval architect and Marine Engineer

Purchase of a boat

Buying a boat can be wearying and challenging, and requires a significant amount of money, either for pleasure or investment, you want your money to be spent correctly. Marine surveyors can look at all the elements that are composing your boat, all the systems, to assess and assure the condition of the boat. The reports can be used for the broker and the insurance. All the findings are reported and explained to the potential purchaser. Pre-purchase surveys are a detailed visual report of the boat. Our expert opinion will facilitate your negotiations and guarantee the sustainability of your investments. We propose the works to be realized before the purchase.

A typical survey includes an outlook on the following:

  • Identification of vessel
  • External hull and hull structure
  • Internal structure and stiffening
  • Internal fit out and joinery
  • Underwater sections
  • Moisture reference readings
  • Keel, ballast & keel fixings.
  • Rudder and steering system.
  • Stern gear & stern gland and sail drive.
  • Cathodic protection
  • Skin fittings and sea valves.
  • Hull fittings.
  • Hull to deck joint
  • Deck structure, coach roof and cockpits
  • Deck fittings, handrails & stanchions
  • Hatches doors and port lights
  • Ground tackle
  • Anchoring and mooring arrangements
  • Exhaust system.
  • Fuel system installation.
  • Bilge and pumping systems.
  • Toilet system installation.
  • Fresh water system installation.
  • Gas system installation
  • Ventilation
  • Fire safety and equipment
  • Electrical system installation
  • Low voltage systems
  • Navigation systems
  • Domestic systems
  • Additional comment on cosmetics
  • Safety equipment
  • Maintenance advice and requirements
  • Overall comment
  • Market valuationSatisfying customers is our top priority. That’s why we believe in offering fair and transparent prices with no hidden fees or extra charges
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