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Pre-Purchase Yacht Survey
Inspection Before You Buy

Don't buy a yacht blind. Our network of certified marine surveyors travels worldwide — Mediterranean, Baltic, North Sea, USA. Hull, engine, rigging, electrics, electronics, valuation. Full English report. Deposit €390 + final fee €500–1 500 depending on size and location.

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Process

How It Works

Two-step pricing — pay deposit to lock surveyor, balance after exact quote within 48h.

1
Pay €390 deposit

Locks in the surveyor for your boat.

2
Tell us about the boat

Length, location, type, year, engine. We email a 2-min form.

3
Final quote in 48h

€500–1 500 balance based on size + location. You approve.

4
On-site inspection

Surveyor inspects in 1–2 days. Photos, measurements, tests.

5
Full report by email

English report with defects, costs, valuation. 5–7 days.

Pricing

Deposit + Balance Model

Pay deposit to lock surveyor. Final fee depends on vessel size and location — confirmed within 48 hours.

Deposit
€390
+ Final fee €500–1 500 after surveyor quote (within 48h)
Typical total: €890–1 890
SAMS / IIMS / YDSA certified surveyor
Full hull, engine, rigging, electrics, electronics
Photos + measurements + valuation
English written report (10–25 pages)
Accepted by all major marine insurers
Useful for price negotiation (avg −10–15%)
Order Survey — €390 deposit
Vessel lengthTypical total
Up to 8 m€890
8–12 m€1 090
12–15 m€1 390
15–18 m€1 690
18 m+€1 890+

Indicative. Final price confirmed in 48h based on exact location and access.

Coverage

Where We Have Surveyors

Worldwide network. If your region isn't listed — ask, we likely have a partner there.

PolandGdańsk, Gdynia, Szczecin
CroatiaSplit, Dubrovnik, Pula
ItalyTyrrhenian + Adriatic
SpainBalearics + Costa Brava
GreeceAthens, Corfu, Rhodes
TurkeyMarmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye
UKSouth + East coast
Netherlands+ Belgium
GermanyNorth Sea + Baltic
USAEast Coast + Florida
Norway+ Sweden
OtherAsk by email
Why us

Why Pre-Purchase With Us?

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Independent surveyors

No conflict of interest with sellers or brokers. We work for you, not them.

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Worldwide network

Inspector in your boat's port within 5–10 days. No waiting weeks for a local surveyor.

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Insurance-grade reports

Reports accepted by Pantaenius, Yacht-Pool, Compass and major brokers.

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Negotiation leverage

Defect list with cost estimates — buyers typically negotiate 10–15% off the asking price.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a pre-purchase survey? →
Strongly recommended for any yacht over 5 years old. Insurance companies often require it. Banks require it for marine loans. The €890 average cost saves you from €5 000–50 000+ in hidden defects.
What does the surveyor check? →
Hull (osmosis, structural integrity), engine (compression test, hours, leaks), rigging (mast, standing, running), electrics, electronics, seacocks, fuel system, gas system, safety equipment, sails. Full report with photos.
How is the price calculated? →
Deposit €390 locks in the inspector. Final fee €500–1 500 depends on vessel length and location. We confirm exact price within 48 hours of your order. You approve before we proceed.
Where do you cover? →
Poland, Mediterranean (Croatia, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey), Baltic, North Sea, UK, USA East Coast. For other regions, ask by email — we likely have a partner.
How long does it take? →
From order: 5–10 days for inspector dispatch + 1–2 days on-site + 5–7 days for full written report by email.
What if I don't buy the boat after the survey? →
Survey fee is non-refundable — but the report is yours and saves you from a bad deal. Many clients use 1–2 surveys before finding the right boat.
Will the report help me negotiate price? →
Yes. Reports include market valuation and a defect list with cost estimates. Buyers typically renegotiate 5–20% off the asking price based on findings.
Are your surveyors certified? →
Yes — SAMS, IIMS, YDSA certified surveyors. Member of Polish Marine Surveyors Association where applicable. Reports accepted by all major insurers.

Buying a yacht? Don't go in blind.

€390 deposit locks the surveyor. Full English report in 2 weeks. Save thousands on a bad deal.

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