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The appraiser’s electronic instrumentation: ultrasound and thermal imaging cameras

The appraiser of a ship usually comes up with quite futuristic instrumentation. We are talking about ultrasound scanners or state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras, first of all.Beware: all those tools should not make you more confident in the purchase! The above-mentioned instrumentation is certainly very useful when well used but is… Read More »The appraiser’s electronic instrumentation: ultrasound and thermal imaging cameras

Pre purchase survey – checklist

The pre-purchase survey includes the following checks: 1. Sales Sheet and Documentation AnalysisI start by reviewing the sales sheet and the documentation provided by the seller or broker. This includes verifying registration papers, maintenance logs, previous survey reports (if available), and any declared upgrades or repairs. The goal is to… Read More »Pre purchase survey – checklist

The sea trial – definition

The sea trial is used to evaluate systems, engines and inverters in the dynamic phase, both with the help of appropriate instrumentation and visually. In addition, on-board electronics are tested.If the boat is under sail, the sails are opened to evaluate the mast adjustment and to test current maneuvers.