Boats for sale Preveza, Yacht Surveyor

Buying your first boat is usually a significant purchase and slightly daunting. Buying any boat, can be a significant investment. My role as a Marine Surveyor is to look over all aspects of the boat and report on its condition, systems and what needs doing. My reports are in plain English and are often used to discuss prices with the broker, raise finance and obtain insurance. You already know how important a comprehensive and thorough survey is. 

From me you will get my “plain English” approach with feedback on your potential purchase. Rest assured my surveys are fair, realistic, pragmatic and explain to the potential purchaser all my findings. I never scaremonger, I simply seek to provide a fair survey, that assists the purchaser and the broker, and ensures the purchaser buys with his eyes open. I work with yourself and with brokers to suit required timescales and reporting requirements.

Email me: Steve Truss at: steventruss1@aol.com. What can I help you with?

What is a Pre- Purchase Marine Survey?

This comprehensive inspection is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. The purpose of this marine survey is to provide the buyer with the necessary tools to make informed and balanced decisions regarding the vessel and to evaluate its general condition and overall operation prior to purchase.

The pre-purchase marine survey report is specifically tailored to provide a clear and realistic assessment of the vessel. It includes a detailed breakdown of recommendations made by the marine surveyor, which are clearly graded as being essential, recommended or advisory. This can be a useful  tool to negotiate specific repairs or price adjustments with the vendor as well as serving as a maintenance and repair checklist post purchase.

Please email me for a sample Marine Survey Report

This marine survey can also include a sea trial and the buyer is strongly encouraged to attend.  At the conclusion of the inspection, a debrief  is conducted by the marine surveyor to go over the findings and to answer any questions whilst still aboard the vessel.

The scope of this marine survey includes, but is not restricted to, the following principal areas:

• Identifying the vessel and its major components by using hull, registration and serial numbers where available.

• Identifying any defects, damage and previous repairs where visible by non destructive methods.

• Evaluating the structural integrity of the hull (internal and exterior), deck and superstructure.

• Reporting on the condition of the mast spars and rigging from deck level using binoculars. 

• Sails will  be raised and unfurled during sea trial, any sails bagged below may be inspected ashore if conditions are suitable

• Reporting on the machinery installation and the condition of the engine(s) as far as can be ascertained from their operation during sea trial and basin tests.

• Report on the installation of the fuel, LPG and water systems including tankage and plumbing.

• Report on the electrical installation and operation, both AC and DC.

• Report on the Navigation systems and their operation as far as is practicable.

• Fire and safety equipment are checked.

Our pre-purchase marine survey report is accepted by financial institutions and can be used to obtain insurance cover.

Found a Yacht in Greece, ready to move to the next stage, I can help you. Drop me an email with the Yachts details and location and I will get straight back to you with a price and timescale. 

I will assist you through the whole purchase process and beyond to assure you the best possible Ownership Experience.

List of Yacht Surveyors working in Greece, Preveza, Lefkada

We provide a range of Marine Surveys including Pre-Purchase Surveys, Hull Surveys, Systems Surveys, Sea Trials, Insurance Surveys, Damage Surveys, Valuation Reports and Finance Surveys.

With many years of experience representing interests of both Purchaser and Vendor, we are fully aware of the problems which may arise in the process of purchasing a vessel.

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