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X-Yacht Surveys. Are You thinking of buying a used or Brokerage X-Yacht

boatcare — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:45:13 +0000

X-Yacht Surveys. Are You thinking of buying a used or Brokerage X-Yacht

. We have recently surveyed examples of

X Yachts, X332, X38, X412, X99, X362, X302, IMX, X43, X35.

As with most production boats there are always useful tricks of the trade and the potential for problems and defects specific to the X-Yacht build technique, if you require any practical or technical advice on these boats or are experiencing problems please contact us as we may be able to help.

If you are looking at buying an used X- Yacht or a second hand brokerage X-Yacht we can help. Having previously worked with this manufacturer and having both sailed, cruised, repaired and surveyed many examples of the motor boats and yachts from X-Yachts we have a unique appreciation and understanding of these vessels and have developed a specialised survey technique for the X-Yachts and their build technique.

Sealine Survey. Buying a used Sealine Motor Boat.

boatcare — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:58:01 +0000

If you are looking at buying a used Sealine Motor Yacht or a second hand Sealine or a brokerage Sealine Motor Boat we can help. Having previously surveyed many examples of the Sealine Range we have a unique appreciation and understanding of these vessels and have developed a specialised survey technique for the Sealine build technique.

We have previously surveyed so many Sealines I have probably lost count, however recent surveys include …

Sealine S23.

Sealine S24.

Sealine S280 – 290.

Sealine S34.

Sealine S41.

Sealine S38.

Sealine F33.

Sealine F34.

Sealine S48.

Sealine Statesman.

Sealine Senator.

Sealine T60.

Sealine T50.

Sealine 330.

Sealine F42/5.

Sealine 450.

Sealine 320.

Sealine S218.

Sealine 360 Ambassador.

Sealine SC29.

Sealine SC35.

As with most production boats there are always useful tricks of the trade, if you require any practical or technical advice on these boats or are experiencing problems please contact us as we may be able to help.

Cobbs Quay Yacht and Motor Boat Surveys.

boatcare — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:53:50 +0000

Last week we were asked if we would cary out a survey at Cobbs Quay in Poole. Yes we cover the South Coast and Solent Area at no aditional cost.

Marine Surveys in Port Solent. Yacht Surveyor at Port Solent.

boatcare — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:17:06 +0000

Yacht and Boat Survey Locations, Survey and Boatyard Facilities, Hampshire, The Solent, Gosport, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbour. Port Splent.

We cover the Hampshire and Eastern Solent, Gosport, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbour areas with no additional charges for travelling. Useful locations with good facilities for survey can be found in the Portsmouth Harbour Area at Port Solent Marina..

Port Solent Marina. Full marina, boatyard, lift out and boat sales services. Tel 02392 210765.

Trafalgar Wharf. Boat yard and lift out. 02392 387833.

Boatcare yacht surveys are always on hand and we would be happy to advise and help organise a lift out for your marine survey – just ask.

Yacht Surveys In Lymington.

boatcare — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:56:43 +0000

Yacht and Boat Survey Locations, Survey and Boatyard Facilities in Lymington.

We cover the Hampshire and Southampton areas with no additional charges for travelling. Useful locations with good facilities for survey can be found in the Lymington Area at…..

Lymington Yacht Haven. Full marina, boat yard, boat sales and lift out facilities. Tel: 01590 677071. http://www.yachthavens.com

Lymington Marina. Berthons. Full marina, boat yard, boat sales and lift out facilities.Tel: 01590 647405. http://www.berthon.co.uk/lymington-marina.html

Lymington Harbour Commissioners. Tides, weather, local facilities, services, moorings, notices to mariners. Tel: 01590 672014. http://www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk

Keyhaven Harbour Master. 01590 645 695. West Solent Boatbuilders Tel; 01590 642080. http://www.westsolentboatbuilders.co.uk

Boatcare yacht surveys are always on hand and we would be happy to advise and help organise a lift out for your marine survey – just ask.

Buying a used Moody Yacht. Moody Yacht Surveys. Moody Yacht Brokerage.

boatcare — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:29:20 +0000

Buying a used Moody Yacht. Moody Yacht Surveys.

Having previously worked with this manufacturer and having both sailed, cruised, repaired and surveyed many examples of Moody Yachts we have a unique appreciation and understanding of these vessels and have developed a specialised survey technique for the Moody build.

We have recently carried out pre purchase surveys, insurance surveys and damage assessment and repair surveys on many examples of the Moody range including …

Moody 27, Moody 29, Moody 30, Moody 31, Moody 33, Moody Eclipse 33, Moody 336, Moody 346, Moody 37, Moody 376, Moody 35, Moody 38, Moody 40, Moody 42, Moody 44, Moody 46, Moody 47, Moody 49, Moody 54, Moody Halberdier, Moody Grenadier, Moody Carbineer, and probably several more.

Guide to Buying a Used Boat. Used Boat Buying Process. How to Deal with Yacht Brokers.

boatcare — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:09:03 +0000

When you are buying a used or brokege yacht or motor boat here in the UK you may find that it can be rather hard work to spend you hard earned cash on you dream boat.

Buying any boat is a big decision and is probably the second biggest personal outlay you will ever make. It’s a major decision, and bluntly, when buying a used boat YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN.

Remember: “Buyer Beware”.

“Caveat Emptor”. The axiom or principle in commerce that the buyer alone is responsible for assessing the quality of a purchase before buying. When buying a used boat there are no warranties or guarantees. How do you know…

That the boat is even what the advert states?
That the boat is fit for the purpose?
That the boat is undamaged?
That the boat is safe, sound or seaworthy?
That the engines are serviceable?
That the rig is safe?
That the boat will provide good service without huge repair costs?
That your investment is justified; are you paying too much, or too little?

If there are problems your only recourse is pursuit of the vendor through the courts; which can be a long and costly procedure with unknown results.

Almost everyone you will deal with in choosing and selecting your boat will be working for the vendor. Brokers, advertisers, agents, agencies, the helpfull guy on the marina – are all paid buy the vendor.

If you use a broker make sure they are professional, use a recognized form of contract (for example RYA/BMIF/ABYA if in the UK) and that your deposit is secure and returnable. In the United Kingdom, look for membership of the ABYA (the Professional Association of Yacht Brokers) and or the BMIF Boat Retailers/Brokers Scheme, which ensures a high ethical standard and established code of practice, correct paperwork and indemnity insurance.

For full information please visit http://www.boatcareyachtsurveys.co.uk/buyer-beware-boat-professional-surveyor.htm

or call Boatcare Yacht Surveys on 02380 454498 or email us and we will be happy to help.

Yacht Survey Cowes. Boat Survey Locations, Survey and Boatyard Facilities, Hampshire, The Solent, Isle of Wight

boatcare — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:50:29 +0000

Yacht and Boat Survey Locations, Survey and Boatyard Facilities, Hampshire, The Solent, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, Lymington, Hythe, Gosport.

We cover the Hampshire and Solent isle of Wight areas. Useful locations with good facilities for survey can be found on the Isle Of Wight and River Medina at..

Cowes Harbour Comission. Tel: 01983 293952. http://www.cowes.co.uk

West Cowes Marina – Full marina facities, lift out and services. Tel: 01983 29975 . http://www.cowesyachthaven.com/

Sealift. 01983 282615 www.sealift2.com

Island Harbour. tel: 01983 82299. www.island-harbour.co.uk

Cowes Dry Sailing. Tel 01983 282438. http://www.drysailing.co.uk

Kingston Marine Services . Boatyard and lift out servcies. Tel: 01983 299385. www.kingstonmarineservices.co.uk

Medina Yard. Boatyard and lift out servcies. Tel: 01983 203872. www.medinayard.co.uk

East Cowes Marina – Full marina facities and services. Tel 01983 293983. http://www.deanreddyhoff.co.uk/eastcowes/

Yarmouth Harbour. Tel: 01983 760321. http://www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk.Buzzard Marine Engineering. Harold Hayles Ltd. Yarmouth Marine Service.

Ryde Harbour Marina, Bembridge.

Boatcare yacht surveys are always on hand and we would be happy to advise and help organise a lift out for your marine survey – just ask.

Yacht Survey Hamble. Boat Survey Hamble. Boat Survey Locations, Survey and Boatyard Facilities, Hampshire , The Solent, Hamble, Hamble Point Marina, Port Hamble Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Premier Marina, Universal Marina.

boatcare — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 +0000

Yacht and Boat Survey Locations, Survey and Boatyard Facilities, Hampshire, The Solent, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, Lymington, Hythe, Gosport.

We cover the Hampshire and Solent areas at no additional travel cost. Useful locations with good facilities for survey can be found at Hamble,

River Hamble Contact Hamble River Harbour Authroity Harbour Master at http://www3.hants.gov.uk/hambleharbour.htm or Tel 01489 576387.

Hamble Point Marina Tel: (023) 8045 2464 Marina and lift out facilities and trade servcies.

Port Hamble Marina Tel: (023) 80452741 Marina and lift out facilities.

Hamble Yacht Services. Tel: 02380 454411 Berthing, lift out facilites and full boatyard and repair facitilites. HYS Yacht rigging . HYS Marine Engineering.

Ancastsa Yahct Sales and Brokerage. Port Hamble. Beneteau, Sealine, BMB, Lagoon, Marten. tel: 02380 45000.

Mercury Yacht Harbour.Tel: (023) 80455994 Marina and lift out facilities.

The Elephant Boatyard. Full boatyard servcees, lift out and slipway, traditional and classic boat repairs. tel: 023 8040 3268. http://www.elephantboatyard.co.uk/

Deacons Boatyard. Full boatyard servcees, lift out and Berthing. Yacht and Motor boat sales and brokerage. Tel +44 (0)23 8040 2253 . http://www.deaconsboatyard.co.uk

Eastlands Boatyard. Full boatyard servcees, lift out and Berthing. Tel: 02380 403556. http://www.eastlandsboatyard.com

Hamble River Boatyard. RK Marine. Full boatyard servcees, lift out and Berthing. Tel: 01489 583572. Solent Motor Yachts tel 01489 886663. Fairline Southampton -Essex Boatyards Tel: 01489 576888.

Premier Swanwick Marina. Tel; 01489 884081. Marina, lift out and boat sales. Premier Yacht Sales. Moody Yachts. Elan Yachts. Cranchie. Island Packet. Dickies Marine Sales. Beneteau. Tel 01489 550850. Princess Yacht Sales. tel 01489 557755. Princess. Walton Marine Jeanneau Tel: 01489 565444.

Universal Marina. Marina, lift out and boat sales. Tel 01489 574272. HYS Universal Tel 0845 0250 0130.

Warsash Marine, marina, lift out, fuel, marine services. Tel 01489 583813.

Boatcare yacht surveys are always on hand and we would be happy to advise and help organise a lift out for your marine survey – just ask.

Choosing a Yacht Surveyor. Choosing a Boat Surveyor. YDSA. YBDSA. IIMS. Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association.

boatcare — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:47:47 +0000

We are often asked why a marine survey and boat surveys vary in price and content. Well its generally not always a case of you get what you pay for and we recommend that you consult our guide Buyer Beware at http://www.boatcareyachtsurveys.co.uk/buyer-beware-boat-professional-surveyor.htm for information on choosing a boat surveyor or visit the YDSA the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association web site.

At Boatcare Boat Surveys you are always welcome and encouraged to attend the survey and sea trial if at all possible. We are confident that our boat surveys are detailed, accurate, informative and useful and present a fair and balanced view of the vessel. Attending the survey will give you a greater understanding of the boat, and a detailed knowledge of the findings and recommendations per the survey report and we can always discuss far more items and questions than we could ever write in a report.