Pre-purchase Yacht Surveyor working in Greece - Searanger 448 Motor Cruiser

I was working in the local Marina of Samos today in Greece. This was an Insurance Survey on this fast and extremely able semi-displacement cruiser with a fabulous Bill Dixon designed hull. 

Surveyors comments: A serious long distance performance cruiser, with a unique hull form giving excellent performance at all speeds and a smooth ride in adverse weather conditions.

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Beneteau 57 Yacht Survey in Leros, Lakki, Greece.

Just had a Marine Survey request on this rare model Beneteau 57 Yacht in Leros, Greece having five cabins and the pedestal steering! She looks a well maintained boat with a good spec #

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Yacht Survey for Insurance in Greece

Today’s Yacht Survey in Samos Greece was on this Albin Vega 27 Sloop. The Vega was constructed of glass-fibre re-inforced polyester. Her joinery work is in hardwood and veneered ply. Glass-fibre frames and stringers also serve to stiffen the hull.

Per Brohall, the Swedish designer of the very successful Viggen, received a commission in 1964 from Lars Larsson, owner of Larrson Trade AB (in 1971 renamed Albin Marin AB), to design an enlarged version of the Viggen. This would hopefully increase the sale of Albin engines. This design was intended to replace the wooden prototype of the Vega that had been launched on 29 July 1965 which, after extensive and severe sea-trials went into production. The results were so favourable that the production forms for the reinforced fibreglass hull could be taken directly from the V-1 prototype hull. The original V-1 (made from mahogany) still sails in Sweden under the appropriate name of "Mahogany".

Sadly the Vega is no longer made but the moulds are still in one piece and located somewhere in Holland..... Who knows?

The hull is solid fiberglass, said by the builder to be 3/8-inch thick at the sheerline and 1-inch thick at the base of the keel, but the deck and cabintop are cored fiberglass for lightness. 

Surveyors comments: Lack of control in reverse gear. The unusual situation of the propeller, aft of the rudder, seems to create difficulties with steering the Vega when she's in reverse gear. She will need to be moving astern at a fairly rapid clip before the rudder takes effect.

Pre-purchase Yacht Survey in Greece

Our Pre purchase survey report!

Tailored for the intended purchase of a vessel and designed to allow you to make an informed and balanced purchase decision. Our Pre Purchase Survey includes all the major elements a full condition survey covers, with the inclusion of additional comment upon the general maintenance requirements, serviceability and cosmetic appearance of the vessel and equipment and comment upon exceptional or outstandingly good or bad items and an independent valuation as a valuable second opinion for peace of mind.

Whilst such items may not affect the structural integrity of the vessel these may have an impact upon market desirability and/or valuation of the vessel and therefore represent important considerations for a prospective purchaser.

Our pre purchase survey report will give you a clear and realistic assessment of the vessel with detailed breakdown of recommendations and action points clearly graded as essential, recommended and advisory and will serve as a useful ongoing maintenance manual for your vessel.

WHAT IS COVERED BY A PRE PURCHASE SURVEY?

·         Identification of vessel.

·         External hull and hull structure.

·         Internal structure and stiffening.

·         Internal fit out and joinery.

·         Underwater sections.

·         Moisture reference readings.

·         Keel, ballast & keel fixings.

·         Rudder and steering system.

·         Stern gear & stern gland and sail drive.

·         Cathodic protection.

·         Skin fittings and sea valves.

·         Hull fittings.

·         Hull to deck joint.

·         Deck structure, coach roof and cockpits.

·         Deck fittings, handrails & stanchions.

·         Hatches doors and port lights.

·         Ground tackle.

·         Anchoring and mooring arrangements.

·         Exhaust system.

·         Fuel system installation.

·         Bilge and pumping systems.

·         Toilet system installation.

·         Fresh water system installation.

·         Gas system installation.

·         Ventilation.

·         Fire safety and equipment.

·         Electrical system installation.

·         Low voltage systems.

·         240 v systems.

·         Navigation systems.

·         Domestic systems.

·         Additional comment on cosmetics and below decks.

·         Safety equipment.

·         Maintenance advice and requirements.

·         Overall comment.

·         Market valuation.

·         Assistance throughout the purchase.

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