Fountaine Pajot 48 Catamaran Survey - Sea Trial and Review

Todays assignment was in Lefkada and a Pre- Purchase Survey and Sea trial on this Fountaine Pajot 48 Catamaran

Its worth watching the video below to see how they build their hulls. We used the same technology in New Zealand when we were building light weight racers. 

 

Some video of the sea trials. An hours fast sail from Preveza to Lefkada for the 'Haul Out' and then an hour back. 

Sea trials were conducted to measure the vessel's performance and general seaworthiness. Testing of the vessel's speed, manoeuvrability, equipment and safety features are also conducted. 

Beneteau 57 2004 for Survey

Todays assignment in Preveza was an Insurance Survey on this 2004 model Beneteau 57. She was fitted with every conceivable extra from air con to washing machine and maintained to a high standard.

With large fuel and water tank capacities she is ready to go long distance cruising anywhere in the world or around the Mediterranean.

The hull is solid GRP with balsa rib bands an a structural hull liner bonded and laminated to the hull.
Deck is balsa sandwich for rigidity, weight saving and thermal sound insulation.

Stripped out ready for Survey. 

Yanmar 4LHA  4 cylinder 4 stroke engine of 160 h.p. fitted with 2 alternators 1 x 24 volt 80 amp 1 X 12 volt 80 amp. 

 Folding Max Prop through a 40 mm stainless steel shaft.

 

Just a quick reminder for readers. I will be in Preveza and Lefkada from May the 24th 2021 for approximately 10 days, so if your looking at Yachts in this area give me a shout, I maybe able to help you!

Pre-purchase Marine Survey on this 2003 Dragonfly 1200

Todays inspection was a 30 minutes drive from Athens airport at Olympic Marina in Lavrio. 

Dragonfly trimarans are built in Denmark by Quorning Boats who only manufacture boats to order, ensuring each boat meets its owner´s dreams and specifications. This 1200 was boat number 16 and only 18 were produced at the factory, making them sort after and they hold their value! Today Quorning Boats export worldwide direct from the yard or via their network of local Dragonfly representatives.

Børge and Jens Quorning designed and developed their “Swing Wing” system in the late eighties and started a new era in the Dragonfly history by introducing the trailerable Dragonfly 800 Swing Wing. This system made it possible to reduce the beam by more than 50 % within two minutes, using no tools and working only from the cockpit. Since then no fixed wing trimaran has left the yard.

 

The cabins offer the finest Danish furniture design using laminated teak with solid teak trim. The bulkheads are foam sandwich construction to save weight and the non-visible wooden structures are made of Canadian red cedar.
The centre-board trunk carries a nice large folding table. A number of windows make the cabin bright and friendly. The big L-shaped sofa offers comfortable seating at the dining table and converts to a roomy double berth.

The Swing Wing system is the best, easiest and safest folding system available. The Swing Wing system allows the boat to be folded - or unfolded - with the aid of the electric winches by one person in approximatively 2 minutes.
The same winches are used for setting the sails, reef both main and genoa and even sheet in the genoa - making sail handling easy for everyone.

Thinking of buying a Yacht in Greece? Drop me an email now to steventruss1@aol.com and I will get back to you within a few hours with an example Report of your choice and a realistic cost for the job! 

List of Yacht Surveyors working in Athens, Lefkada, Preveza, Leros Greece

We will be in Preveza from then 20th May 2021 for 10 days carrying out a number of inspections and still have a few slots available. Please contact me at your earliest to discuss your requirements. #