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...
Princess V39 & Powder Coatings

Princess V39 & Powder Coatings

Solent Marine Surveys carried out a pre-purchase survey on this Princess V39 at Hamble Point Marina. Brokered by Parker Adams Boat Sales in Hamble. Like many Princess Yachts vessels this one presented itself well and was structurally sound overall. Albeit with some...
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...
Princess 50

Princess 50

This 2010 Princess 50, built by Princess Yachts International in Plymouth, UK has to be one of the best of the modern designs. With a solid build and single skin / monolithic GRP to the hull there are rarely any structural issues found on these craft. Coupled with the...