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…
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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…
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Damaged Keel Structure on 42′ GRP Sailing Yacht
5mm gap at aft end of damaged keel when vessel suspended in slings 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…
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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…
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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. [caption id="attachment_2821" align="aligncenter"…
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