Jeanneau Sunfast 39 for Yacht Survey Leros Greece

Todays Survey assignment was an Insurance Survey on this Jeanneau Sun Fast 39, designed by Jacques Fauroux and built by Jeanneau in 1991.

She is a more performance oriented version of the Sun Charm 39. This one had some keel issues, and had probably been aground at some stage.

Cracked structural frame's, indicating upward pressure from the keel

Time for new gas hoses!

Significant corrosion to the keel bolts. Why? 

Teak planking detached from sub deck

Spot the key-way on the steering quadrant. The key has come out!

Looking for a Marine Surveyor in Athens, Preveza, Nidri, Leros, Lefkada, Samos or Greece generally? Drop me an email: steventruss1@aol.com

2008 Beneteau 50.4 Cyclade for Sale and Yacht Survey Greece

Todays Yacht Survey assignment was in Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece this 2008 Beneteau 50.4 Cyclades Sloop for sale. 

Yes she's built in a production facility, probably quite quickly, but I was impressed overall compared to other production built yachts and pleasantly surprised how well she had been put together. They are highly sought-after this model and for a good reason. She features a very desirable, accommodating layout for a 50 footer. Perfect for charter in Greece!

Each cabin features its own head and shower. There is also a crew/storage/workshop way forward, accessed through a foredeck hatch. A spacious galley to port with ample fridge/freezer space and seating for 10+ around the dining table to starboard. 

Lots of power with this nice looking 110HP Yanmar diesel

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Todays assignment was this Pre-Purchase Survey and Valuation on this 385 Broadblue Catamaran in Preveza in the Ionian Islands.

Just a heads up for BLOG readers. I am presently in Preveza for the whole of October 2021. If you have your eye on a Yacht here or Lefkada, Nidri please drop me an email. I maybe able to help you. steventruss1@aol.com

This was Broadblues most popular model for long distance cruising and combines ease of handling with robust construction, modern hull form, quality craftsmanship and elegant joinery. She is designed for single or short-hand sailing and achieves this by combining a smaller mainsail and larger headsails with all lines led aft to the cockpit.  All sail handling can be done without needing to venture away from the cockpit. 

The Broadblue 385 is built to the level of European Recreational Craft Directive: Category A (Ocean) and is built using the good quality materials. She is virtually unsinkable due to her watertight bulkheads and buoyancy compartments fore and aft. The keels are integrally moulded and sealed off from the hulls forming a double bottom. 

2012 model. This year was the most successful of the range and incorporates much of the Prout design but with modern materials

 

Nauticat 40 Pilothouse for Sale for Survey in Greece

Just a heads up for my readers. I will be booking inspections in Preveza and Lefkada from for the end of August 2021. If you have your eye on a Yacht in the Ionian Islands drop me an email. 

Todays Survey was a Pre- Purchase inspection on this sort after Nauitcat 40 in Basimakopoulos Shipyard in Kilada in the Peloponnese and it is conveniently situated close to many popular holiday destinations such as the Cyclades, the island of Crete, and Argosaronikos.

Built in 1986, Designed by Sparkman & Stephens. These are quality and comfortable blue water cruiser yachts. Don't confuse them with the later Nauticat design, these had a big hull, more on the lines of the Vagabonds's and Formosa's. The last one they built was in 1993 so a short span of production. 

This Sparkman & Stephens design still has the inside helm and raised aft deck typical of all Nauticats, but has a more performance cruising under-body, lower profile pilothouse and finer entry.

This 40 has a solid teak planked deck, screwed & bunged over a solid glass substrate. Since the deck screws don't penetrate through the 5/8" thick fiberglass, if the bungs are ever compromised like this example, or screws loosen, cabin leaks typically do not occur.

This Vagabond in the same yard has a similar hull shape. Another example below. The greatest advantages of solid glass over balsa, or synthetic cored hulls, is hull strength, resistance to impact damage, and water resistance.  

Classic sailing yacht Vagabond 47 version

Surveyors comments: These hulls were hand built in glass laminate to a Lloyds standard with a matt and roving layup. Longitudinal stringers give the hull extreme strength. The hull is thick so check for blisters or any type of osmosis. Most have been epoxied so check warranties. 

The secret behind Nauticats is quite simple. A severe Nordic climate and the experience gained in building and delivering more than 2900 Nauticats have resulted in yachts admired by experienced yachtsmen all over the world. 

Thinking of buying a Yacht in Greece. Drop me an email at steventruss1@aol.com