by Solent Marine Surveys | Sep 29, 2025 | Recent Surveys
This Hallberg Rassy 40 was surveyed at the Hornet Services Sailing Club in Gosport. She had been cruised extensively and continually maintained and updated by her very experienced owner since purchasing her several years ago. Vessels over 20 years old Insurance...
by Solent Marine Surveys | Aug 19, 2025 | Recent Surveys
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...
by Solent Marine Surveys | Jun 5, 2025 | Recent Surveys
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...
by Solent Marine Surveys | Mar 7, 2025 | Recent Surveys
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...
by Solent Marine Surveys | Feb 19, 2025 | Recent Surveys
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...
