What is a Hull Survey
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The Hull Survey is used to evaluate the hull's condition. It is vital when you are considering to purchase a boat, and it covers the hull's integrity, against the probability of sinking. This type of survey is useful when you only need to know the hull's condition, if any repairs are required, or solely out of curiosity. The hull survey consists of the external (out of water) hull inspection; the hull is checked for osmosis and visual damage,...
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What to expect from a Marine Surveyor
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If you are purchasing a boat of any size, you should get a survey. This is to ensure that you know about any defects. Using this information, you can make informed choices. Whether you're purchasing a sailing boat, motorboat, narrow boat or any boat for use on lakes, rivers, inland waterways or the sea. Marine surveyor offers a fact-finding service. They are hired to inspect the boat with a fine-tooth comb. The surveyor will find out which areas...
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What are Tonnage and EAT measurement and certifica
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If you want to effectively use your boat, the tonnage and EAT measurement and certification is required. This will ensure with no hassles or problems while you are using it in the UK or abroad. In this process, the measurement of you boat is calculated. This determines the size and weight. We will assist you when it comes to the inspection and the measurement of your boat. We assure you that all the requirements are complete. We...
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Benefits of a Boat Valuation
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Most of the types of surveys and inspections that need to be carried out on a boat will involve looking at its condition and seaworthiness. These reports are often in depth and look at both the internal and external components needed in order to have a functioning boat. There are also surveys that can be carried out from time to time during the ownership of your boat. Often these are not as in depth as the initial checks, yet are...
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The Benefits of Ultrasonic Testing
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There are a variety of different inspections that you can carry out on your boat. Most of which rely on a keen attention to detail from your surveyors. However, with advancements in technology there have been great improvements on the ways that checks can be carried out on boats. One of these is Ultrasonic testing. Also known as UT, ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive method of finding some of the hidden flaws of your boat. It...
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What Happens During a Structural Inspection
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When you own a boat you are likely to find that there are a variety of important checks to carry out. These come in a variety of forms, one of which is a structural inspection. Structural inspections are carried out on the hull and outer structure of the vessel. This is instead of a full inspection that may also look at some of the machinery and internal systems of the boat. There are times when a full survey of your boat is not required...
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Antifouling
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In the age of sailing around the world the vessels suffered badly from barnacles and weeds on the hull. This was known as fouling. Thin sheets of copper or Munz metal were nailed onto the hull in an attempt to try and prevent the problem but to no avail. This marine growth affected the performance of the boats of the time in many ways and so something needed to be done. In the modern day we use anti-fouling paint or bottom paint. This is a specialised...
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Blistering and Osmosis on GRP Craft
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The problem of blistering due to osmosis on GRP or Glass Reinforced Plastic bottomed craft goes back some years now. The appearance of this problem is large blisters on the bottom of the boat that is caused by water absorption. It is a common problem among GRP craft and over the history of the problem many products have been said to be the cure. However, research into the problem is still being done. New products are still lining the shelves...
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How to Buy a Boat
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Well the age old question, how do you buy a boat? It is a question that has many different answers and always many questions leading from it. Do you buy a used boat or a new boat? Do you buy a boat with the future in mind or what you would like for the present? There are many questions and many things to consider when buying a boat. But ultimately it is up to you to decide what you would like your boat to do for you. When...
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Towing a Boat
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Towing a boat can be a very stressful thing. Much like towing a caravan you are towing a valuable item of property with you. And we are pretty sure that you would like your boat to remain in the condition that it left in when you arrive at your destination. Here are our top picks for the do's and don'ts of towing a boat. Firstly, do make sure that your tow vehicle is in top shape. It is going to have be a work horse on the day. So making...
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Varnishing
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Over time the varnishing process can become like second nature. If you do something enough times you will become aware of things to do and things not to do. Some methods can save you time and still leave a good job and you will need to learn the things that you must do to make sure of a good job. Once you have all of this knowledge varnishing can actually be quite a pleasant experience rather than, stressful work. The reason we varnish...
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Why Black a Bottom Plate
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When you buy a steel boat there are a number of things that you have to do to make sure that it is safe to set sail. One of these processes is of course getting the bottom plate blacked. This is one reason why we offer surveys for finding out the work needed to get a boat ship shape before you buy it. Pre-purchase surveys can save you a lot of money. Why is this process important? Well it means that the boat is protected from corrosion...
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