Marine Surveyor Norfolk Broads

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I have been Surveying boats since 1995. By 2013 I have completed over 3000 surveys, which included 100's of types of sail and power boats. Being based in East Anglia on the Norfolk Broads in South East England I also specialise in Inland Cruisers, Ex Hire Boats and Classic Timber Motor Boats and Yachts.

I provide a range of Marine Surveys including Pre-Purchase Surveys, Hull Surveys, Systems Surveys, Sea Trials, Insurance Surveys, Valuation Reports, Boat Safety Scheme Examinations and Finance Surveys. I carry professional indemnity insurance cover to the maximum single claim value of £2,000,000. With many years of experience representing interests of both Purchaser and Vendor, I am fully aware of the problems which may arise in the process of purchasing a vessel.

I am a Full Member of the IIMS (International Institute of Marine Surveying) and I am proud and passionate about the service I provide. I will give you an honest opinion of the condition of the boat surveyed and I carefully construct a choice of survey options to meet my client's needs and guarantee a 36 hour delivery of a personalised and comprehensive survey in PDF (electronic) format with a bound quality hard copy on request.

Broads Authority listens to local boating groups when setting tolls

The Broads Authority has backed a proposal by local boating groups in deciding its toll structure for boats using the Broads next year.

The move is intended to support the hire boat industry after reports of businesses struggling in the harsh economic climate. The largest hire boats will only see their toll go up by £8.77 (0.6%).

It will see charges for the largest private motor boats rise by 1.2% (£10.08) and the smallest vessels by 3% (£2.70) with the highest rise for a private motor boat, those measuring 14m2, set at 5.1% (£8.64).

The Norfolk and Suffolk Boating Association, which represents private boaters, and the Broads Hire Boat Federation, which represents 26 hire yards, put forward a proposal to the Authority’s Navigation Committee in October. The proposal was subsequently amended to reflect concerns over the impact on small boats.

The figures (which represent a 2.8% increase in charges overall) are in line with inflation and with the Environment Agency and the Canals and Rivers Trust who are raising their charges by 4.8% and 2.8% respectively.

The money raised from tolls is spent maintaining the waterways including upkeep and improvements to the network of free 24 hour moorings, dredging to increase water depth, patrolling, replacing old equipment, tree clearance and improving safety on Breydon Water.

Broads Authority chairman Stephen Johnson, said: “This year we have continued to make only the minimum possible increase that will enable us to continue necessary levels of maintenance in recognition that the tough economic climate continues to affect all boaters. In addition, members listened to the local boating associations and to concerns that the hire boat industry should be supported. We will be carrying out an in depth survey of all Broads boat users in the New Year which we will use to inform our toll setting for next year.”

Broads Authority's new dockyard facilities

Vessel refits at the Broads Authority’s new Dockyard workshop are currently underway with the Electric Eel having being completed and awaiting transport back to How Hill. The Liana has been lifted out of the water and is in the workshop currently undergoing its refit program prior to the new season.

Other completed maintenance include the annual test on the Dockyard crane, repairs undertaken to cranes Grab 7 and Grab 10, the Charles Collier Motor Launch,  the Richard tug and  fouled prop cleared on the wherry Virtue.

Happy Newyear 2014

Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve.  Middle age is when you're forced to! lol

Good health to all my readers... and a very prosperous Newyear to you all.... Steve.

Grand Banks Refit Xmas 2014

I've had a great couple days Christmas Hols with my friends and family and now its back to the boat (with a bag full of lovely prezzies!)  and to crack on with the refurb of the aft cabin. Its nearly London boat show time which means I will start getting busy with work, so I have to make the most of every minute available.... or this ‘Old Girl’ wont be finished for summer!

Making up the 2nd template for the new lining panels. To left: Rotten part of bulkhead cut-out and replaced.

After replacing the rotten bulkhead in the aft shower compartment, Ive re-clad it in Marine Ply... just needs a good wood sealer now. How do you like our bath!

New carpet lining for some of the bulkheads - the grey paints just the undercoat before the cream finish..

My dear old Mum painted this lovely pic about 55 years ago!

New white ceilings... the materials from a Princess TSMY which is almost identical to the original GB headlings.

Teak faced ply... should look good with some varnish...

Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at: steventruss1@aol.com