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Pre-purchase Survey of Hallberg Rassy 49

Introduction to the Hallberg Rassy 49, designed by Enderlein & Rassy The pre-purchase survey of this boat took place over a period of two and a half days. The sea trial allowed a more thorough check of the engine & drivetrain than if the engine was simply run whilst ashore. Following the sea trial, a sample of…
The Correct Anode Material for your Yacht

I’m not going to go into depth about the correct size, distribution and correct anode material for your yacht. The correct choice will depend on the hull material, salinity of water, berth location and quantity of submerged metallic equipment. There’s already plenty of information out there and I would recommend the website of MGDuff for…
Tonnage Survey of Macwester 26

The initial enquiry from the Client for a tonnage survey on his Macwester 26 was received on 10th April. The survey was carried out three days later. By 16th April the application had been scrutinised & approved by IIMS and the certificate supplied to the Client. Everyone concerned deserves a gin & tonic for the…
Damaged Keel Structure on 42′ GRP Sailing Yacht

I was recently asked by a GRP repair specialist to investigate the gap in a hull-to-keel join of a 42′ GRP sailing yacht. The gap at the aft end of the damaged keel quite clearly indicated that part of the hull structure had failed, but the internal structure required closer examination in order to find…
Insurance Survey of Swan 36 at Emsworth Yacht Harbour

Today’s survey took place with the vessel afloat and on her pontoon berth at Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Hampshire, UK. In a few weeks the boat will be lifted ashore for maintenance work. When she’s ashore I can continue with the rest of my survey, but t.oday’s inspection concentrated on the below-decks structure and systems. This…
Pre-purchase Survey of 1990 Hallberg-Rassy-Rassy 36 Mk1 in Chichester Marina

Day 1: Pre-purchase Survey with vessel afloat In order to inspect a vessel of this size with the appropriate level of detail required for a pre-purchase survey, this boat was inspected over a two day period. The first day was spent with the vessel afloat, tied to her pontoon berth at Chichester Marina. This boat had…
Flooded Yacht: Damage Survey

This test was performed in order to confirm that the poor sealing of the rudder bearing had caused the partial sinking of this yacht
Yacht Insurance Survey

A Yacht Insurance Survey may be required by your Insurance Company. If your Insurance Company has made it a condition of cover, Fieldhouse Yacht Surveys and Consulting Ltd can undertake the Insurance Survey for you. Our reports are accepted by all of the marine insurance underwriters. The Insurance Survey report will be acceptable to your…
Insurance Survey of Etap 32i

I have nearly completed the Insurance Survey report for the inspection of this Etap 32i. These boats were designed by Philippe Harlé & Alain Mortain and built by Etap Yachting of Belgium. About 150 were built between 1992 and 2000, making this 32i one of the earlier ones. They have double-skinned hulls, with the majority…
Insurance Survey of Princess 45

After a few delays with the lifting hoist, this Princess 45 Flybridge Cruiser was safely lifted for the inspection of the underwater parts of the hull & propulsion equipment. Once it was found that all hull anodes were in need of replacement, it was decided that she would remain ashore for the next few days.…
Safe Installation of Diesel Heaters on Yachts

Diesel-powered space heaters can sometimes be poorly installed