“Whatever boat you are buying,
we have the knowledge & experience
to 
give you confidence in your purchase.”

Guy Nicholls MRINA MIIMS

Qualified marine surveyor of sailing and motor yachts.

“Whatever boat you are buying,
we have the knowledge & experience
to give you confidence in your purchase.”

Guy Nicholls MRINA MIIMS

Qualified marine surveyor
of sailing and motor yachts.

Surveys

Whatever boat you are buying,
we have the knowledge & experience
to 
give you confidence
in your purchase.


Guy Nicholls MRINA MIIMS

Qualified marine
surveyor of sailing and
motor yachts.

Guy Nicholls MRINA MIIMS

Qualified marine
surveyor of sailing and
motor yachts.

Surveys

What We Do

Marine Surveys

Guy Nicholls, Marine Surveyor at Solent Marine Surveys, is a fully qualified marine surveyor with full professional indemnity and public liability insurance, specialising in yacht surveys for GRP (FRP) sailing and motor yachts. Areas covered include Hamble, Lymington, Gosport, SouthamptonChichester and the Solent area.

Marine Survey Types

We offer pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys and partial marine surveys. We also undertake project supervision and management on build and refit work for sailing and motor yachts.

We aim to combine exceptional client service with best practice marine survey techniques at reasonable fees.

Marine Surveyor Lymington, Gosport, Hamble, Chichester 

We are based in the Solent and conduct marine surveys on the UK South Coast including Lymington, Southampton, Hamble, Cowes, Gosport, Port Solent, Portsmouth and Chichester. We are also happy to travel throughout the UK.

 

What you can expect from our Marine Surveyor

Owning a vessel of any type is exciting and we aim to keep it that way. Our personal and professional service provides you with:

  • Meticulous vessel surveys using best practice industry standards.
  • Clear, concise and factual marine survey reports with photographs where appropriate.
  • Post survey advice always included as part of our service.

PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS

Identify & assess factors affecting the integrity, safety & seaworthiness of a vessel. Also known as Full Condition Surveys

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PROJECT SUPERVISION

On build, repair and refit work for sailing and motor yachts

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PARTIAL SURVEYS

Structural surveys, damage surveys, safety checks, sea trials

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TONNAGE SURVEY

For British Registration

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INSURANCE SURVEY

Required by most UK insurers for vessels over 20 years old

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MCA CODING

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code of Practice applies to all small vessels

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Reviews

Recent Surveys

Guy Nicholls

Solent Marine Surveys Ltd, 84 Brook Lane, Warsash, Hampshire SO31 9FD

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Solent Marine Surveys is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Company Registration No. 08672236. Registered Office: 84 Brook Lane, Warsash, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 9FD