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Marine surveyor - A Motor boat Survey Scope

Marine Surveyor Chichester – Boat Surveys, UKAre you thinking of buying your first boat? Or is this your 5th?  Whichever it is we will follow the proven BMSE logical method and report in plain English our findings and help you as much as you need us. The report will be tailored to you, the individual purchaser so you  get the best report for you and ultimately you get the right vessel for use.


If this is your first boat – We know it’s all a bit daunting buying your first boat. The role of the surveyor is to work FOR YOU, to look over all aspects of the vessel and report back to you, in confidence what the boat is like, what, if anything needs doing to it and if requested give you our view of the valuation. All this is done in plain English. We have 25 years experience in the boating industry having worked on many yachts and we now have completed surveys on many different type and size of motor boats. We also code Motorboats for commercial work. We know the problems the vessels can have and where to look for them. The report can be used by you to discuss price with the broker, raise finance and get insurance.  We check and TEST everything on the boat that we can physically get to and then we report back to you in plain English.


Information is reported in the Sections below, followed by Recommendations and conclusions.

 

 

On Deck

  • Main Companionway and other Accesses to Accommodation.
  • Ports Windows etc.
  • Pulpit, Stanchions, Pushpit, Lifelines and Jackstays.
  • Ground Tackle and Mooring Arrangements.
  • Other Deck Gear and Fittings.
  • Davits and Boarding Ladders.

Accommodation and On Board Systems

  • Accommodation General.
  • Gas Installation.
  • Fresh Water Tanks and Delivery.
  • Heads.
  • Electrical Installation.
  • Electronic and Navigation Equipment.
  • Heating & Refrigeration

Hull, Deck and Structure

  • Details of Subject Vessel, (General Description, Dimensions, Registration etc.).
  • Keel if applicable
  • Hull below Waterline.
  • Topsides above Waterline including Rubbing Strake etc.
  • Deck Moulding / Coachroof.
  • Cockpit.
  • Hull/Deck Joint.
  • Bulkheads and Structural Stiffening including Internal Mouldings.

Steering, Stern Gear, and Skin Fittings etc.

  • Rudder and Steering.
  • Stern Gear.
  • Cathodic Protection.
  • Skin Fittings and other through Hull Apertures.

Safety

  • Navigation Lights.
  • Bilge Pumping Arrangements.
  • Fire fighting Equipment.
  • Lifesaving and Emergency Equipment.

Engine

  • Engine and Installation.
  • Fuel System.

 

 

I would have no hesitation in using marine surveys again or in recommending them, their service was exceptional and the price very competitive Very helpful and quickly carried out survey. Report very easy to understand and comprehensive, produced very quickly.
Peter Oates 18 Dec 2010   Robert Bramley 6 Oct 2010
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