Moisture readings & meters

Moisture readings & meters

Partial surveys (or limited scope surveys) usually relate to a particular point of concern. A frequent concern Solent Marine Surveys is asked to investigate is the moisture level to a hull laminate below the waterline, or to elsewhere such as a rudder, bulkhead,...
Princess F50 Pre Purchase Survey

Princess F50 Pre Purchase Survey

Solent Marine Surveys carried out a pre purchase survey of this nearly new Princess F50. The survey was initially conducted while afloat at Premier Swanwick Marina and then ashore in the hoist slings at Premier Universal Marina (a short motor downstream on the Hamble...
Pre-purchase survey Najad 400

Pre-purchase survey Najad 400

The pre-purchase survey of this Najad 400 by Solent Marine Surveys identified that the GRP rudder needed refurbishment. The rudder was damaged with voids and splits present. Not unsurprisingly, the moisture readings that were taken to the rudder indicated a high level...
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 Hamble

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 Hamble

The pre-purchase survey, of this two-year-old Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795, carried out at Hamble Point Marina, showed she was in good structural condition. The light hammer sounding to the structure suggested there were no significant voids, repairs, or other defects of...
Pre-purchase survey Hylas 46 Hamble

Pre-purchase survey Hylas 46 Hamble

Solent Marine Surveys carried out an ashore only pre-purchase survey of this Hylas 46 at Hamble Yacht Services. The survey showed she was generally in good structural condition except for some slight cracking identified to the GRP keel stub near to the keel join. It...