Buying a Yacht in Greece?

 

OSMOSIS Check

With the introduction of higher quality isophthalic and vinyl ester resins in the production of GRP boats, osmosis damage to newer boat models has become less common. Nevertheless the risk is still a concern for many owners or potential buyers of used boats.

A careful and recurring inspection of the hull as part of a survey can reveal weak points in the osmosis protection of a hull and thus avoid expensive renovation cases in good time.

For this purpose, we use high-quality moisture measuring devices, specifically designed for FRP testing, as well as active thermal imaging technics in case of suspected Osmoses presence.

Moody Grenadier 134 Yacht for sale or share in a syndicate

‘Black Watch’ a 1981 Moody Grenadier 134 Auxiliary Sailing Ketch, builder AH Moody & Son and designed by Laurent Giles. She has a single Perkins 4.236 85HP diesel engine.

LOA: Length (Feet): 44. 

Length (Metres): 13.41. 

Beam: 13 ft 0". 

Max Draft: 7 ft 0". 

Displacement: 14502. 

Ballast: 5893. 

Tankage: 2x 55gall fuel tanks in same moulding. 2 x water 326Ltrs plastic welded tanks. Holding tanks 2 x 100Ltrs stainless steel & x 80Ltrs plastic (grey water only).

The Yacht is based here in Samos Greece. Please email me so I can put you in touch with the Owner.

Nauticat 40 Pilothouse for Sale for Survey in Greece

Just a heads up for my readers. I will be booking inspections in Preveza and Lefkada from for the end of August 2021. If you have your eye on a Yacht in the Ionian Islands drop me an email. 

Todays Survey was a Pre- Purchase inspection on this sort after Nauitcat 40 in Basimakopoulos Shipyard in Kilada in the Peloponnese and it is conveniently situated close to many popular holiday destinations such as the Cyclades, the island of Crete, and Argosaronikos.

Built in 1986, Designed by Sparkman & Stephens. These are quality and comfortable blue water cruiser yachts. Don't confuse them with the later Nauticat design, these had a big hull, more on the lines of the Vagabonds's and Formosa's. The last one they built was in 1993 so a short span of production. 

This Sparkman & Stephens design still has the inside helm and raised aft deck typical of all Nauticats, but has a more performance cruising under-body, lower profile pilothouse and finer entry.

This 40 has a solid teak planked deck, screwed & bunged over a solid glass substrate. Since the deck screws don't penetrate through the 5/8" thick fiberglass, if the bungs are ever compromised like this example, or screws loosen, cabin leaks typically do not occur.

This Vagabond in the same yard has a similar hull shape. Another example below. The greatest advantages of solid glass over balsa, or synthetic cored hulls, is hull strength, resistance to impact damage, and water resistance.  

Classic sailing yacht Vagabond 47 version

Surveyors comments: These hulls were hand built in glass laminate to a Lloyds standard with a matt and roving layup. Longitudinal stringers give the hull extreme strength. The hull is thick so check for blisters or any type of osmosis. Most have been epoxied so check warranties. 

The secret behind Nauticats is quite simple. A severe Nordic climate and the experience gained in building and delivering more than 2900 Nauticats have resulted in yachts admired by experienced yachtsmen all over the world. 

Thinking of buying a Yacht in Greece. Drop me an email at steventruss1@aol.com

Just a heads up for readers. I will be in Athens and the surrounding area from the 28th of July 2021. If you have your eye on a Yacht in this location drop me a quick request at steventruss1@aol.com

I am a long established independent English Marine Surveyor based in Greece, specializing in the field of yacht surveying and consultation. I have been Surveying boats since 1995. By 2021 I have completed over 3700 surveys, which includes 100's of types of sail and power boats. I carry professional indemnity insurance cover. We have been Members of the International Institute of Marine Surveying for over 20 years. The IIMS is recognised as the leading worldwide professional body for marine surveyors and has a membership of around 1,000 professionals in over 100 countries. 

With many years experience representing the interests of both Purchaser and Vendor, and the problems which may arise in the process of purchasing a Yacht are fully understood. I am well placed to bring this process to a successful conclusion.