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Marine Surveys in Greece

Insight Marine Surveys have been surveying boats since 1995. By 2015 we will have completed over 3500 surveys, which have included 100's of types of sail and power boats, having spent 15 years running a successful business on the Norfolk Broads in the UK. Now based in Greece we are able to travel to all the Greek Islands in the Cylades, Northern Aegian, Dodecanese, Lonian, Sporades and the Saronics. We specialise in Catamarans, Cruising Yachts, Sail boats, Motor Boats, Steel Yachts and all Wooden Craft.

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Marine Survey for Insurance in Enniskillen Ireland

I had the day on the River Shannon, Ireland  yesterday carrying out an Insurance Survey on this Linssen Motor Yacht.

Ultrasound Surveys are carried out to measure the hull plating thickness on vessels. Dozens of readings are taken around the vessels hull to look for areas where the hull plating may be thinning.

The Ultrasound Survey is not confined to hulls of vessels, bulkheads, decks and structures can also be measured as well as Aluminium and GRP hulls and other structures, contact us for your specific requirements.

Insight Marine Surveys also carry out Ultrasound Surveys on vessels as part of a Full Condition Survey. We have the latest ultrasonic thickness gauge instruments, they are non destructive and accurate readings are made without removing any of the paint or filler system. Our primary instrument is the Cygnus 4 multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge.

Insight Marine Surveys carries out Ultrasound Surveys on all types of vessels throughout the UK and Europe. We are experienced, hold qualifications in marine surveying and are members of surveying organisations including; International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) or The Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA). Our rates are competitive.

Cygnus 2 - Equipment. A report is provided explaining the findings of the Ultrasound Survey. Within the report, problems found during the survey are listed and information is given on their importance and recommendations for repair. All the thickness measurements made during the survey including their position will be recorded within the report.

Once the survey has been completed we guarantee to provide the report within 24Hrs. We will spend the time to answer any questions about the survey and are happy to give any yachting advice.

To receive a quote for a Ultrasound Survey, fill in the online survey inquiry form on our website or contact us directly with you requirements.

Thinking about buying or insuring a boat in Ireland please drop me an email at steventruss1@aol.com

Half Decker for Sale on the Norfolk Broads

Im offering a half share in my latest Half Decker 'Black Bess'. Please email me at steventruss1@aol.com for more information. A mooring in Horning is also available. 

General Specification

Keel : Fin

Designer : Ernest Woods of Horning

Builder : Ernest Woods of Horning

LOD : 7.01m (23ft 0in)

Beam : 2.03m (6ft 8in)

Draft : 0.91m (3ft 0in)

Construction

Built in 1930's

Wood carvel construction

Mahogany over oakwood timbers

Distinctive black hull

Recent new keel and stainless steel keel bolts

Varnished deck, transom and cockpit

Wintered ashore annually

Last surveyed 2015

Rigging & Sails

Gaff rig

Timber mast (hollow) & spars

Mainsail (good serviceable condition)

3 x jibs (good serviceable condition)

Outboard bracket

No outboard motor included in sale

Equipment

Summer cover

Winter cover

Quant pole

Remarks

Considered to be one of Ernest Woods' finest half deckers, and probably one of the largest on the Broads, "Black Bess" was privately commissioned as a 'one off'. She has the lines of a stretched White Boat, and her three hull drawings and a sail plan are currently housed in the archives at the Museum of the Broads in Stalham (available for viewing on request). She was this year's winner at the Hickling Regatta (2015). She is a very quick boat and perfectly balanced for both racing and pleasure cruising. In excellent and very original condition for her age, she is a real survivor, with great charm and character.

Half share: £4500. 

1936 Loynes River Cruiser

This river cruiser I surveyed today was originally built as one of a class of two 23 foot, three berth sailing yachts for hire on the Broads. She was purchased by her current owner in 1997 and was subsequently COMPLETELY REBUILT AND REFITTED (from stem to stern, with part of her keel being all that was retained from the original vessel) at the International Boatbuilding Training College at Lowestoft prior to being relaunched as an all but new craft in 2012. Her rebuild was planned and overseen by her owner, a former pupil of the IBTC himself, and was clearly carried out to a very high standard. She is essentially only three years old, at a fraction of the cost of a newly commissioned vessel built to the same standard and specification. This very elegant and unique Broads river cruiser will allow her new custodians to cruise and race the Norfolk Broads in true comfort and style, whilst maintaining all of the grace and traditional charm that the River Cruiser Class is renowned for.