Axopar XC 37 Pre-Purchase Survey

Axopar XC 37 Pre-Purchase Survey

This Axopar XC 37 was surveyed in Salterns Marina, Poole by Solent Marine Surveys. These high performance Finnish built boats (and other similar types) are becoming very popular in the Solent Area. Often used as a ‘commuter’ type vessel, they can be seen transiting at...
Jeanneau NC11 Pre-Purchase Survey

Jeanneau NC11 Pre-Purchase Survey

The Jeanneau NC11 together with the Jeanneau NC37 (and others in the Jeanneau NC range) are one of my favourite styles of power vessels. The open design with the cockpit and living area all on the same level works so well. These designs are particularly useful for dog...
Offshore Sailing Keel Checks

Offshore Sailing Keel Checks

The World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (WSOSR) Appendix L states that a structural inspection of the keel and rudder by a qualified person shall be conducted on a bi-annual basis for Category 1, 2 and 3 offshore racing. In the UK, this effectively means that a...
Local Harbour Boat Licence

Local Harbour Boat Licence

We recently carried out a hull survey for this Hanse 548, a local vessel that was going to be licenced for Category D waters only. The keel, hull, deck, coachroof, cockpit, hull-to-deck join, structural stiffening and steering were inspected, and moisture readings...
Hallberg Rassy 40 & Registration

Hallberg Rassy 40 & Registration

This Hallberg Rassy 40 was a full pre-purchase survey including sea trial by Solent Marine Surveys. The yacht was located in Neustadt on the Baltic in Germany The vessel was EU VAT paid and as the new owners were looking to keep her in the Baltic on the North East...