New video: summer 2024 surveys
A video with excerpts from the July naval surveyor reports. As you might imagine doing this work when it is 30 degrees outside (and in the engine room or bilge over 40) is very hard.
My marine surveyor business on the French Riviera: your one-stop shop for safety and peace of mind at sea
Because of my ease of access to the French Riviera, I can offer you fast, efficient and highly professional ship survey services wherever you are along the coast. The ease of reaching Nice and easy access to Cannes, Saint Tropez, Saint Maxime and other ports allow me to reach you… Read More »My marine surveyor business on the French Riviera: your one-stop shop for safety and peace of mind at sea
Mast and Rigging Inspection for a Sailboat
During the inspection of a sailboat’s mast, a series of detailed checks are conducted to ensure that the mast is in good condition and safe for use. Here are the typical steps of a thorough inspection: Throughout the entire inspection, it is crucial to document all findings with detailed photos… Read More »Mast and Rigging Inspection for a Sailboat
Quality Optimization in Composite Materials through Thickness Measurement
Composite materials, such as fiberglass and carbon fiber, are renowned for their outstanding mechanical properties and light weight. For such materials to achieve maximum quality and performance, it is imperative to ensure accurate control of fiber and resin distribution. In this context, thicknessimetry emerges as an effective system for monitoring… Read More »Quality Optimization in Composite Materials through Thickness Measurement
Survey in Venice: Supreme water limousine
The best part of my job is the chance to survey beautiful boats in equally fantastic places. This week I surveyed a Supreme water limousine in Venice (I’m the guy in the photo below). Built by Cantiere Nautico Tagliapetra, it is an extremely elegant and well-built boat. It is fitted… Read More »Survey in Venice: Supreme water limousine
Video: sea trial in 25 knots of Sirocco
Surveying a Bavaria 46 between Punta Ala and Scarlino, in 25-knot Sirocco winds: undoubtedly an exciting and challenging experience. Looking on the bright side, the adverse weather provided an ideal context for assessing the boat’s stability, manoeuvrability and overall performance.
Video: see trial Grand Banks Eastbay 54
In this post you will find a video shot on one of my latest surveys. It is of a Grand Banks Eastbay 54 – a luxury cruising yacht well known in the boating industry for its performance, comfort and style. It is a boat designed to offer smooth and stable… Read More »Video: see trial Grand Banks Eastbay 54
Sea trial Riva 60 Bahamas
Today I had the pleasure of doing a naval survey in Cannes, a fascinating city on the French Riviera. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time to enjoy the timeless beauty of the Croisette and the Provençal market. I did, however, have the honour of appraising a splendid Riva 60 Bahamas.… Read More »Sea trial Riva 60 Bahamas
Video: How does the tap test work?
In this video of a survey I did a couple of days ago you can see an example of a tap test. A tap test is a non-destructive inspection technique used to assess the condition of a vessel’s materials by checking the sound produced by an object hitting the surface.… Read More »Video: How does the tap test work?
Yachts with a history: Guardamago 2
This week I had the pleasure of surveying a very special boat: Guardamago II, the Italia Yachts 11.98 boat that won the 2023 Italian offshore sailing championship. This is a beautiful boat, designed for demanding sailors who want to use her for cruising or racing. In this video you can… Read More »Yachts with a history: Guardamago 2