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...
by Solent Marine Surveys | Feb 7, 2025 | Recent Surveys
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...
by Solent Marine Surveys | Oct 30, 2023 | Recent Surveys
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...
