Yacht Survey

"Professional Yacht Surveyor M. Lijnsvelt"

Buying a boat can be one of the most exciting events in life. With such a significant financial commitment comes the responsibility of making a good choice. A Pre-purchase survey will closely exmine the boat and advise you of her condition and potential liabilities. A Pre-purchase survey is the most comprehensive survey undertaken. The survey will examine the craft in some detail and provide an opinion based on the tests carried out.


The report sets out to:

  1. Provide you with the technical information you need in order to make an informed decision
  2. Satisfy you that the boat you are buying is as described by the owner or Broker
  3. To provide you with advice and good practice about some of the major maintenace and safety issues that could arise
  4. To satisfy the Insurers that the craft is in good order


What is Included

  • The Hull and Deck
  • Signs of damage, faults within the laminate, indications of osmosis
  • The Keel
  • Integrity of the keel and security of fitment to the hull
  • Through-Hull Fittings and Seacocks
  • Security of fitment, signs of degredation and operation
  • Steering Gear - Tiller/Wheel, connections and rudder
  • Security within fixings and operation
  • Propultion - Engine (installation, not running), propeller shaft, stern gland, propeller, fuel storage and supply
  • Security on mounting frame, condition of hoses and cabling, watertightness of stern gland, signs of corrosion and wear of shaft bearings
  • Electrics - Batteries, cabling, charging, shore-power
  • Condition and security of fitment, security of cabling, AC protection and charging arrangements (not usually tested more detailed assessment would fall within a Sea Trial Survey)
  • Electronics - Navigation, VHF Radio, instruments
  • Basic operation (more detailed assessment would fall within a Sea Trial Survey)
  • Rigging and Sails - Mast, spars, standing and running rigging
  • Condition and indications of corrosion and failure
  • Deck Fittings - Cleats, stanchions, guardrails, portlights and hatches
  • Security and signs of corrosion and leakage
  • Domestic Systems - Water storage and supply, toilets, heating, refrigeration
  • Security and signs of leakage and corrosion
  • LPG - Installation
  • Compared with accepted good practice (gas tightness is not tested)
  • Safety - Anchors, flares, jackstays, firefighting equipment

Michiel is a Certificated Yacht Surveyor at the International Institute of Marine Surveying

  • Pre purchase survey

    Buying a yacht is a very exciting project. 


    To be advised by an official yacht surveyor makes sure you avoid any hidden defects

  • MCA Coding survey

    If you want to charter your yacht you will need a MCA coding approval. 


    Michiel can prepare your yacht completely in order to get this  coding nice and sound

  • Damage survey

    Most Insurance Companies require a Survey to put a vessel on risk and subsequently every five years if the vessel is over 20 years old. They will also want to know the vessel's fair market value is. Damage Surveys: To report on the damage area recommend repairs and if needed give a probable cause

  • Insurance survey

    This survey is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the yacht is an acceptable risk. They are interested in structural integrity, equipment and safety for its intended use. 


    Most Insurance Companies require a Survey to put a yacht on risk and subsequently every five years if the yacht is over 20 years old. They will also want to know the yachts fair market value

  • Valuation survey

    Any estimate of valuation provided is base d on known average retail values achieved by craft of similar type and condition in the same location and should not be confused with the replacement value, which may be substantially higher, particularly in the case of rare or unusual boats. Valuations assume a willing buyer and a willing seller and the current market conditions at the time of the valuation and are based on opinions and are not representations of fact.

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