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We are happy to discuss any points of concern to the owner of the vessel, free of charge for a period of up to one year following the survey.

The length of the report depends on the type of survey chosen but all reports are bound, printed on quality paper and include photographs where appropriate. If you would prefer an electronic copy by email please advise us at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you accept our quote we will send you a “Letter of Instruction” This sets out the details of the survey and the fees that we have agreed with you, and constitutes a contract of survey. Once you have signed and returned the letter of instruction this gives us permission to act on your behalf in carrying out the survey. It also confirms your agreement to our terms and conditions.

Once we have carried out the survey we will send you a copy of the survey report (usually within 5 days), together with an invoice for our services. Payment is required within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.

What is the survey process?

What format does the report come in?

What if I have any questions concerning the report?

If, in the course of a pre-purchase survey, a very significant fault is found, provided the client can be contacted, we will offer to terminate the survey at that stage at a proportionately reduced charge. This can be offset against a subsequent survey.

What if you find a serious fault during a survey?

The following preparations will help to ensure that everything goes smoothly and that the surveyor can carry out the survey to the best of his abilities:

Make sure the surveyor has full boat details and location.

Broker’s sales particulars, inventory, manuals, warranty documents, yard, service, maintenance and rigging invoices should be available for inspection.

Ensure that the yard/broker/owner know that the surveyor is coming and that permission has been granted to board the vessel.

Is the boat fully accessible?

Confirm any lift out/lift in arrangements.

Have the hull cleaned/pressure washed

All keys available, including batteries, lockers and engine keys?

Batteries on board?, Are they connected and charged?

Are all instruments and systems connected?

Are engines in commission and ready to run up (if afloat)?

Is all loose gear and sails available for inspection? All unnecessary gear, equipment and personal items should be removed from the boat.

Vessels built after 16th June 1998 should have a Hull Identification Number (HIN), CE mark and owner’s manual together with a certificate of compliance to the EU Recreational Craft Directive (RCD).

Finally—Remember, the surveyor needs to get into every space, under the floorboards, to the bottom of every locker and under every berth!

How do I prepare a boat for a survey?

If you want a sea trial and the vessel is ashore you will have to confirm lift-in/lift-out arrangements. You will also need to arrange a skipper (usually the owner/broker) and any crew that is necessary. The surveyor will be too busy to be involved in the navigation of the vessel.

What if I want a sea trial?

Why should I have a survey?

Jeremy Snelling Marine Surveys Limited

Yacht & Small Craft Surveys