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  • Archive for the ‘Recent Surveys’ Category

    Legend 36 Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    Survey on a 2006 Hunter Legend 36.

    Customer coment “Boatcare Yacht Surveys were well priced within the market. They provided a thorough survey within an appropriate time scale. They provided lots of support and knowledge with decision making and have been a helpful resource for buying a boat for the first time. Many thanks”

    Beneteau 411 Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    Benetau 411 survey.

    Customer feedback – “Simon carried out two pre purchase surveys on Beneteau Yachts for us and his professional approach and thoroughness in the surveys was a great help and the first survey certainly saved us from making a huge and potentially very costly mistake. As sailing novices we appreciate that Simon is very patient and has taken extra time to explain the survey and details and has always been very approachable and helpful. Thanks for all you support. We would recommend 100%”

    Bavaria 34 Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    2002 Bavaria 34 Survey.

    Customer Feedback – “Boatcare Yacht Surveys in the person of Simon May carried out a pre-purchase survey for me on a Bavaria 34 sailing yacht . I attended the survey and I found Simon to be very knowledgeable on the subject, able to communicate clearly to me the details of what he was doing and why, in terms that I could understand easily. He was very thorough, providing me with feedback on the boat condition on the day and in the written report within a very short timeframe. He attended the test sail with me carried out on the same day, providing me with his observations on the condition of the sails etc. and trying out the various onboard systems. There was no problem for him to travel to the site of the survey, he answered my questions patiently and generally made the experience a very informative and satisfactory one for me. I am very pleased with the results and would certainly recommend Boatcare Yacht Surveys to anyone considering a similar survey. “

    Fairline Phantom 50 Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    Recent Survey – Fairline Phantom 50  with Volvo D12.

    Customer feedback – “

    He provided an extremely efficient, professional and friendly service.

    The report was very comprehensive and provided us with all of the information we required to make the decision to go ahead with the purchase.

    His feedback during the sea trial was excellent and allowed us to ask pertinent questions of the owners.

    We wouldn’t hesitate to use Simon again.” Phantom 50 for us.Fairline purchase condition survey” on a 2005 preSimon completed a “

    Morgan Catalina 38 Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    Recent Survey – 1994 Morgan Catalina 38 cc.

    Customer feedback “Thank you so much for giving me (what’s the nautical equivalent?) the top brick off the chimney.

    I’m really chuffed, it has been a really good day for me.”

    If you have any queries on a survey fora Morgan or Catalina please contact us.

    Bavaria Motor Boat BMB 32 Sport Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    Recent Survey 2006 BMB 32 Sp0rt with Volvo D4 engines.

    Contact us if you have any questions regarding a survey on a BMB.

    Starlight 35 Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    Sadler Starlight 35 Survey June 2010.

    Thats three already this year.

    Always a great boat to sail and survey. Using a specialist survey technique for this built method means we can provide a full evaluation of the hull and structure.

    Contact us if you have any questions on a survey for Sadler or Starlight Yachts.

    Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS Survey

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS.  Survey July 2010.

    Contact us if you have any queries regarding a Survey on this type of Vessel.

    Disappearing Sterndrives found on a Sunseeker Survey. Get your anodes right.

    Monday, April 6th, 2009

    Boatcare Yacht Surveys were called to a problem on a Sunseeker that Boatcare had previously surveyed, the stern drives had suffered significant corrosion and now needed to be replaced at considerable cost. This had happened in a matter of  weeks and at first the cause was a mystery. We tested the boat, the electrical systems, the mooring, the water, the piles, the river bed and then the anodes – the machinery had been just serviced and freshwater magnesium anodes fitted instead of salt water zinc anodes. The result accelerated degradation from corrosion and two new stern drives.

    Always check your anodes are suitable for the home mooring water conditions – Salt = Zinc. Brackish = Alluminium. Fresh = Magnesium.  If in doubt, contact Boatcare Yacht Surveys.

    Westerly Yacht Surveys. Buying a used Westerly Yacht. Westerly Brokerage.

    Monday, April 6th, 2009

    If you are considering buying a used or brokerage westerly yacht we can help. Boatcare Yacht Surveys have trained and worked at Westerly. Boatcare Yacht Surveys have a unique affection and technical understanding of these yachts and offer a Specialist Westerly Survey service. Contact us for full details and a competative quoatation.

    If you are considering buying a Westely we recommend you look up the Westerly Owners Association at www.westly-ownersco.uk

    The Westerly Range time line as far as I know  is as follows.

    Westerly 22 1963 -1967

    Westerly 25 1964 -1966

    Windrush 25 1966-1968

    Westerly 30 1966 – 1968

    Nomad 22 1967 – 1969

    Westerly 28 1967 -1969

    Nimrod 18 1968 – 1971

    Cirrus 22   1968-1972

    Centaur 26   1969 -1980

    Tiger 26 1969 – 1976

    Jouster 21 1970 – 1975

    Warwick 21 1970-1976

    Pageant 23 1970 – 1979

    Longbow 31 1971 -1980

    Chieftain 26 1972 – 1976

    Renown 31 1972 -1980

    Pentland 31  1973 – 1980

    Berwick 31   1973 – 1980

    Conway 36 1974 -1983

    Galway 36 1975 -1978

    Solway 36 1975 -1978

    Medway 36  1976 – 1978

    Kendal 23 1976 -1977

    Pembroke 26 1976 – 1979

    Westerly 21 1977 -1979

    Westerly 33 1977 – 1980

    Westerly 35 1978-1979

    GK24 1976 -1981

    GK29 1978-1981

    Griffon 26 1979-1989

    Konsort 29 1979 -1992

    GK34 1980-1981

    Discuss 33 1980 -1984

    Fulmar 32 1980 – 1998

    Vulcan 34 1980-1984

    Corsair 36 1983-1989

    Sealord 39 1983 -1987

    Merlin 28 1984 – 1993

    Seahawk 34 1984 -1990

    Falcon 34 1985-1990

    Storm 33 1986 – 1993

    Tempest 31 1987 -1993

    Ocean Lord 41 1987 – 2000

    Riviera 35  1988-1992

    Duo 1985 – 1988

    Ocean Master 48  1989 – 1992

    Ocean Ranger 38 1989 -2000

    Typhoon 37 1990 -1993

    Ocean Dream 35 1991 -1993

    Spirit 26 1992-1993

    Westerly 490 1992 -1993

    Kestrel 35 1992 -1993

    Ocean Quest 35 1993 – 2000

    Regatta 26 1993 – 1996

    Regatta 290 1993 – 1997

    Regatta 310 1993 – 1997

    Regatta 330 1993 – 1997

    Regatta 370 1993 – 1997

    Ocean 49 1993 – 2000

    Ocean 33 1997 – 2000

    Ocean 43 1997 – 2000

    GK33 1998-2000

    Ocean 37 1999 – 2000

     

    Now I have to admitt that to date I have not sailed or surveyed all of them but its gettting close.