Survey Types

There are various types of survey available, ranging from a full condition to a limited outer bottom, and the chart below outlines what each survey type covers. All surveys come with a comprehensive report, but you will know on the day of any major issues that could be a 'deal breaker'.

Area Inspected	Full Condition	Insurance	Structural	Limited Outer Bottom
Hull
Internal Structure
Keel
Hull Openings
Stern Gear
Steering Gear
Cathodic Protection
Deck and Superstructure
Hatches and Windows
Handrails and Stanchions
Ground Tackle and Mooring
Mast and Rigging - SAIL
Sails and Deck Gear - SAIL
Ventilation
Interior and Furnishings
Gas and Domestic Installation
Fresh Water Installation
Sewage Installation
Electrical Installation
Fuel Installation
Machinery
Hydraulic Installation
Fire Fighting Equipment
Life Saving Equipment
Navigational Equipment
Ancillary Equipment

Please Note - for insurance surveys, the seacocks and pipework for the fresh water and sewage installations are also checked.

Machinery Inspection - for larger engines and particularly those in motor yachts, it is highly recommended to have the engine(s) and the sterndrive(s) / conventional shaft drive(s) / generator(s) inspected by an independent marine engineer. A full inspection will also be accompanied by a sea trial incorporating complete engine diagnostics for newer engines. We work with some very competent engineers fully conversant with Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Mercury, Caterpillar and Man engines etc and we will be happy to arrange this on your behalf.

Sea Trial - we can undertake sailing yacht sea trials that will incorporate engine performance, overall yacht handling and response along with sails inspection and overall operation. This will likely be undertaken on a separate day to any survey, so as not to rush the other aspect and try and squeeze it all into one day - this is how things can be missed!

Other Survey Types

Surveys are not restricted to pre-purchase and insurance types either and so we also deal with the following:

Pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
Valuation surveys (for finance)
Damage inspections (should you be unfortunate enough to have a mishap)