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Why do I need a boat survey?

Boats are inherently complex in their systems and design. Buying a boat subject to survey allows you to find out if there are faults, that will allow you to negotiate on price or demand the owner fixes before the sale proceeds. A survey sets a good baseline for improvements. A survey is often needed in order to get insurance.

 

Will you tell the owner/broker what you have found?

Absolutely not. You are our client and we only report to you.

 

Who pays for what?

Typically you pay for the survey and the cost of lifting. The owner typically pays for the sea trial and repairs within reason.

 

Who organises the survey?

You need to organise for the permission, keys and lifting. However we can help with this typically liaising with the broker/owner and yard.

 

Can I watch?

Yes you are paying for the survey. However best results are achieved if we can examine the boat alone and you come near the end so we can discuss what has been found.

 

Do I have to be there?

No we can examine the boat and write the report, then speak on the phone about what has been found.

 

What is betterment?

Simply this is an improvement whose cost should not be borne by the seller. E.g. if RP Marine Surveys find that a couple of sea-cocks need replacing but the others are old but still functional. It would be nice to replace all of them at this point however the owner could not be expected to pay for more than the defective ones.

 

Who are the IIMS

An internationally recognised body that promotes professional boat surveying standards. RP Marine Surveys belongs to the institute and adheres to its standards.

 

How long before I get my report

Normally within 2-3 days of survey. We can get it you a little quicker by email (followed by a hard copy in the post).

RP Marine Surveys

Unit 12

Polthooks Farm

Fishbourne

Chichester

PO18 8AH

 

Roger Pinder BSc.Hons.GradMIIMS.Dip.Mar.Sur

 

Mob. 07902 268812

Email. roger@rpmarinesurveys.co.uk

Tel :  (07902) 268812 anytime  24 hrs 7 days.