UK Marine Surveyor based in Preveza Greece.

Tuesday 2 September 2014

Sheerline 740

The Sheerline 740 Aft Cockpit provides a perfect entry craft into river cruising. Fold-down screens and hood make this an ideal cruiser for inland waterways with restricted heights. The spacious aft cockpit features a large bench seat to the rear with twin adjustable helmsman's bucket seats. Well positioned stainless steel grab rails all round make for a safe craft for crew to walk around the outside. Despite its size, full standing headroom is a feature throughout this vessel. The forward cabin features two 'V' berths with the option of an infill making a double. The galley and dinette area provides seating for four in comfort and converts into a double berth. A shower and toilet compartment completes the high quality accommodation.

In most cases with a stock boat at Norfolk Yacht Agency their preparation will include a polish, antifoul and engine service where necessary, then you will be invited for a comprehensive handover to demonstrate and explain the boat’s equipment. After handover, the engines and gearboxes are warranted against major faults for the next 3 months.

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

Boats for sale on the Norfolk Broads

This boat belongs to a friend of mine and is a beautiful example of the Tideway type, built in 1992 at Oulton Broad, she is in immaculate condition with a new suit of sails which have been little used, the boat it's self is in as new condition, and has been on the water less than a dozen times, she's has been extensively modified to include a fully laid deck and tabernacle, she's a proper little big boat.... For sale for £4,500.00 contact me at steventruss1@aol.com for more details.

Another good friend is also selling this lovely Broads Cruiser. She’s one of only six built, and after using her at Barton Regatta a few weeks ago I can confirm she is immaculate! Here are the details:

Name of vessel: Tona.

Owner: Mr. A. Lodge.

Intended use: Recreational/private.

Navigation Limits: Category C. (Inshore passages)

Type: Broom Motor Yacht.

Builder: Brooms & Sons.

Year of Build: 1968.

Designer: R.M.Martins (hull); Martin Broom (topsides).

Engine: 2 x Perkins 4107 diesels. HP: 40 each.

Dimensions: LOA 30ft 0in, beam 10ft, draught 3ft 0in.

Displacement: 10 tons.

Hull Material: Fibreglass. Superstructure: Timber.

Hull Shape: Displacement.

Boat description: Fixed canopy, centre cockpit with inboard engines.

Hull Identification Number: B126B. Official number: 337075.

Weight: 11 tons.

Make an offer around £50K and she could be yours. A real eye catcher....

Wednesday 27 August 2014

Fairline Phantom 32

I've got three of these popular Classic Cruisers to Survey over the next few weeks. Although it doesn't look quite so radical as the original Fairline Fury, the Fairline 32 Phantom sports a similar, low profile flying bridge, well forward and recessed into the superstructure; again it’s the only helm resulting in a spacious and uncluttered interior. The boat was designed by John Bennett. Fairline launched the Phantom in 1974 and built 310 of them up to 1982.

Surveyors comments generally: One of the easiest and most forgotten forms of maintenance is routine inspection of fluid levels. Checking the engine and stern-drive lubricant levels regularly allow you to spot problems before they become disasters.
If a milky white liquid is found on the dipstick when checking the engine or stern drive lubricant, water is in the system. Investigate immediately.

These clever concepts essentially positions the cockpit above the cabins which gave extra cabin space plus an elevated helm position.

All craft were outdriven with a range of Volvo Petrols and diesel options. This example has the bigger Volvo 41A'S 200HP.

Tuesday 26 August 2014

Falcon Capriole 1020

I surveyed another one of these stylish looking Falcon Cruisers today down at Norfolk Yacht Agency in Horning. Its basically a mirror image of the Sheerline Capriole. Falcon Sportsboats started building boats in the early 1980s based in Brimbelow Road, Hoveton (Wroxham), moving to Griffin Lane Thorpe around 1991, where they continued to produce craft through the 1990s. A number of the designs are now produced by other builders, including Sheerline and Quayline.

The Falcon 1020 is one of the last in the Falcon Cruisers line, a custom-built six berth cruiser. The three cabins - owner's stateroom, saloon/dinette providing double berth with galley and guest cabin aft. An electrically-powered retracting windscreen and removable canopy means that she has a low air draft for navigating the inland water ways. A spacious aft cockpit with helm and double helm seat has ample space. The forward stateroom features a central double berth with storage beneath and wardrobes to port and starboard. The aft cabin offers a twin or double berth layout.

Surveyors comments: These boats are well built and are always in short supply. I would have thought a good investment at this age, and easy to sell on if upgrading. Ideal for the Thames.

Wednesday 20 August 2014

Marine Surveyors Ireland. Hull Survey Steel Barge, Ireland

I was asked to carry out a Survey at Brundall Gardens Marina today. The instruction was to check the vessels CE Certification, Boat Safety Scheme Compliance, and to include a Structural Survey and Valuation for Insurance purpose.

This was a 'Part Built' Barge by Norwich Boat Company. (2011). Check out their website on Sailways: Northwich Boat Company

They are one of the largest canal boat retailers in the UK, with over 200 new boats sold to date!

She maybe up for sale shortly!

Great space, fitted out in light oak

Surveyors comments: It should be noted that all vessels built after the 16th June, 1998 MUST comply with the CE Directive. Vessels built before that date need not comply fully with the new CEN Standards where these differ technically from the EA/BW Unified Boat Safety Scheme provided that this presents no serious risk to life or property. Boats built or largely completed by the owner as in this case can be excluded from the scope of the RCD provided the craft is not sold within the EEA for a period of five years.

Thinking about buying or insuring a boat in Preveza Greece??