Just a quick reminder for readers. I will be in Preveza and Lefkada from May the 24th 2021 for approximately 10 days, so if your looking at Yachts in this area give me a shout, I maybe able to help you!

Pre-purchase Marine Survey on this 2003 Dragonfly 1200

Todays inspection was a 30 minutes drive from Athens airport at Olympic Marina in Lavrio. 

Dragonfly trimarans are built in Denmark by Quorning Boats who only manufacture boats to order, ensuring each boat meets its owner´s dreams and specifications. This 1200 was boat number 16 and only 18 were produced at the factory, making them sort after and they hold their value! Today Quorning Boats export worldwide direct from the yard or via their network of local Dragonfly representatives.

Børge and Jens Quorning designed and developed their “Swing Wing” system in the late eighties and started a new era in the Dragonfly history by introducing the trailerable Dragonfly 800 Swing Wing. This system made it possible to reduce the beam by more than 50 % within two minutes, using no tools and working only from the cockpit. Since then no fixed wing trimaran has left the yard.

 

The cabins offer the finest Danish furniture design using laminated teak with solid teak trim. The bulkheads are foam sandwich construction to save weight and the non-visible wooden structures are made of Canadian red cedar.
The centre-board trunk carries a nice large folding table. A number of windows make the cabin bright and friendly. The big L-shaped sofa offers comfortable seating at the dining table and converts to a roomy double berth.

The Swing Wing system is the best, easiest and safest folding system available. The Swing Wing system allows the boat to be folded - or unfolded - with the aid of the electric winches by one person in approximatively 2 minutes.
The same winches are used for setting the sails, reef both main and genoa and even sheet in the genoa - making sail handling easy for everyone.

Thinking of buying a Yacht in Greece? Drop me an email now to steventruss1@aol.com and I will get back to you within a few hours with an example Report of your choice and a realistic cost for the job! 

List of Yacht Surveyors working in Athens, Lefkada, Preveza, Leros Greece

We will be in Preveza from then 20th May 2021 for 10 days carrying out a number of inspections and still have a few slots available. Please contact me at your earliest to discuss your requirements. #

Looking for new Yacht Insurance after Brexit?

If you have recently had to change Insurance Company after Brexit and they are now requesting a Condition Survey and Valuation, I can help you.

Our Insurance Survey 

When you want to insure a boat, or have to renew an existing policy, your insurance company will need an Insurance Survey in order to determine its insurability for the intended use. This type of survey is often referred to as a Condition and Valuation Survey. The scope of an Insurance Survey approaches a Pre-Purchase Survey, but its focus is on structural integrity and safety and it is less detailed. An assessment of the boat's Fair Market Value is part of this type of survey. 

An Insurance Survey requires several hours, depending on the complexity and condition of the boat. My survey report is similar to a report for a Pre-Purchase Survey, but somewhat less detailed.

We guarantee a 48 hour delivery of a personalised and comprehensive survey report in PDF (electronic) format with a bound quality hard copy to follow on request.​ 

Pre-sale Survey on this Brise De Mer 38ft Aluminium Sloop with Yacht-surveys-greece

I was back in Aktio Marina in Preveza this morning Surveying this Brise De Mer 38ft for an English client. Built in 1987 by Chantiers Le Guen Hemidy in France.

Fantastic builders without the hard chine you'd usually expect

She will probably need an electric winch, but I did like this retractable idea! 

Ultrasound Thickness Measurement's showed hull to be totally as original in 5mm aluminium plate. 

No chine!! 

Though durable, these Cutlass bearings will wear out, and then they must be replaced to avoid annoying vibrations or, worse, shaft, log, or strut damage.

Engine was ran up and a short test was carried out with a water supply! 

Surveyors comments: A long-distance cruiser, well built and of a good design and construction. Ideal for a couple starting into the industry who would like the peace of mind of a strong yet responsive Yacht. Priced at 40,000 Sterling!