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Halberg Rassey 41 Pre-Purchase Survey – Carrickfergus

Surveyed this Halberg Rassey 41 for a French buyer looking to live aboard. Lovely boat; the only ‘surprise’ was that…

Beneteau Oceanis 321 Yacht Survey Bangor

Always great to see a boat that not only has been well looked after, but one where the owner hasn’t…

Small Commercial Vessel Coding – Sail School Northern Ireland

Happy to announce that we got Sail School Northern Ireland’s new Tripp 40 yacht through MCA small commercial vessel coding…

Condition survey – Albin Ballad yacht – Strangford – Co Down

Recently surveyed this very well looked after Albin Ballad. Shortest list of defects ever, so well done to the owner…

Condition survey on Nicholson 43

I haven’t posted for a while, but felt I had to share some pictures of this lovely Camper Nicholson 43…

Ultrasonic thickness survey

It’s been 12 years, but this 59yo has come around for a repeat condition survey. Ultrasonic thickness measurements (UTM) taken,…

Heel test on MV Kestrel

This week I conducted a heel test on MV Kestrel in the presence of the MCA. The purpose is to…

Damage Survey

Tasked today by an insurance company to find the likely cause, extent of damage and estimates for repair following this…

Mast and rigging inspection

Spotted this mast defect today in Co Down which the owner was unaware of. Can you see it?

Ultrasonic Thickness Survey

Steel hull plating can loose thickness due to erosion, corrosion and sometimes blasting. An ultrasonic thickness survey can tell you…