Hillyard 20 ton Yacht Survey for Pre-Purchase and Valuation.

Just a 'heads up' for my BLOG readers. I will be in Preveza from the 1st of October until the 1st of November 2021. This months inspections include: Bavaria 40, Broadblue Catamaran, Glaros Wooden Gulet, Carena 40 steel Ketch, Jeanneau 50DS. Blogs on each inspection to follow with more to be booked.

Todays Inspection was on this Classic Hillyard 20 Tonner on the Island of Samos in Greece. The exact number of these yachts built by Hillyard's is not known. It could have been as many as 800 and there are records of around 600 with tonnages between 2.5 and 29. The yachts quality of sea kindliness is legendary. I have actually owned a 2.5 tonner and also a 20 tonner over the years. The smaller yacht I left in pieces in a boatyard in Kent, UK before heading off to Newzealand. I often wonder what happened to her!  

David Hillyard established his reputation as a builder of pinnaces and other small wooden vessels for the Admiralty in the First World War. In the very early 1920's he commenced building sailing yachts at the yard in Littlehampton for private ownership. One of the earliest, Twinkler 4 tons 1922, is still being sailed by owners Ted and Diana Evans out of Woodbridge on the River Deben, Suffolk.

This one was planked in mahogany and Iroko all copper fastened to sawn oak frames with steamed intermediate oak timbers. Oak backbone and grown oak floors. External iron ballast keel with Plywood decks overlaid with cascover sheathing.

Rigging Survey also included! 

Thinking about buying a wooden yacht in Greece? Drop me a message to steventruss1:aol.com

Yacht Surveyors and Consultants operating in Greece, Lefkada, Preveza

 Just a 'heads up' for readers. I will be in Preveza for the whole month of October 2021 carrying out a number of inspections, so please email me if your looking at Yachts in the Ionian islands, Lefkada etc. 

UK Marine Surveyor and Consultant operating in Greece

Another trip to Lipsi this week before preparing for our month in Preveza. We already have a Broadblue Catamaran booked and a 24m wooden Gulet in Lefkada. Plenty of spaces left so if you have your eye on a Yacht in the Ionian islands, Preveza, Lefkada or Nidri drop me a message today at steventruss1@aol.com

Lipsi is a small  group of islets at the northern part of the Dodecanese near to Patmos island and Leros. 

If you travel from Rhodes or Kos you can use on daily basis the Catamaran Dodekanissos. Lipsi does not have daily connections with ferries from Athens Greece so you can get there either from Patmos or Leros. During the summer there is once a week connection with the Cyclades island of Mykonos with the ferry boat Milena from Leros.

Has to be done! 

Pre Purchase Surveys for Boats and Yachts up to 24m in Greece

Just a 'heads up'. I will be in Preveza for the whole month of October carrying out a number of inspections, so please email me if your looking at Yachts in the Ionian islands, Lefkada etc. 

Arriving Preveza on Thursday 30th September, departing 1st November. 

Please scroll down to read about our Pre-Purchase Survey and Valuation Report.

Also coming next week is our Survey Calculator. Simply calculate the cost of your Survey online! 

Kind Regards, Steven Truss MIIMS 

Office: +30 2273022036.

WhatsApp: +44 7407705579.

Email: info@yachtsurveysgreece.com  steventruss1@aol.com 

Web: http://www.yachtsurveysgreece.com/

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What is a Pre- Purchase Marine Survey?

This comprehensive inspection is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. The purpose of this marine survey is to provide the buyer with the necessary tools to make informed and balanced decisions regarding the vessel and to evaluate its general condition and overall operation prior to purchase.

The pre-purchase marine survey report is specifically tailored to provide a clear and realistic assessment of the vessel. It includes a detailed breakdown of recommendations made by the marine surveyor, which are clearly graded as being essential, recommended or advisory. This can be a useful  tool to negotiate specific repairs or price adjustments with the vendor as well as serving as a maintenance and repair checklist post purchase.

Please email me for a sample Marine Survey Report

This marine survey can also include a sea trial and the buyer is strongly encouraged to attend.  At the conclusion of the inspection, a debrief  is conducted by the marine surveyor to go over the findings and to answer any questions whilst still aboard the vessel.

The scope of this marine survey includes, but is not restricted to, the following principal areas:

• Identifying the vessel and its major components by using hull, registration and serial numbers where available.

• Identifying any defects, damage and previous repairs where visible by non destructive methods.

• Evaluating the structural integrity of the hull (internal and exterior), deck and superstructure.

• Reporting on the condition of the mast spars and rigging from deck level using binoculars. 

• Sails will  be raised and unfurled during sea trial, any sails bagged below may be inspected ashore if conditions are suitable

• Reporting on the machinery installation and the condition of the engine(s) as far as can be ascertained from their operation during sea trial and basin tests.

• Report on the installation of the fuel, LPG and water systems including tankage and plumbing.

• Report on the electrical installation and operation, both AC and DC.

• Report on the Navigation systems and their operation as far as is practicable.

• Fire and safety equipment are checked.

Our pre-purchase marine survey report is accepted by financial institutions and can be used to obtain insurance cover.

Found a Yacht in Greece, ready to move to the next stage, I can help you. Drop me an email with the Yachts details and location and I will get straight back to you with a price and timescale. 

I will assist you through the whole purchase process and beyond to assure you the best possible Ownership Experience.