Pre purchase surveys:
These are carried out in order to establish
the true condition of any vessel. A pre-purchase
survey will highlight defects within the structure
and list any cosmetic work required. In addition
our marine surveyors will give advice about
the appropriate course of action for any repair
work required and supply a valuation.
Insurance surveys: Many
insurers require a survey before issuing a policy.
A pre-purchase survey will normally cover this
requirement. There are however, situations where
an insurance survey will be more appropriate,
for example, as a boat ages, the insurance company
may require periodic surveys. This survey is
will establish the safety and seaworthiness
of any vessel prior to underwriting.
Damage Surveys: These are
usually commissioned by an insurance company
after an incident. An insurance company will
wish to know that the vessel can be repaired
within its market value. The survey will identify
the type and extent of the damage, the cost
of any repairs and a schedule of works to be
carried out.
Engine inspections: A external
visual examination is carried out which will
identify any patent defects. Marine Techniques
also have specialist marine engineers who can
investigate any suspect internal components.
Three boat package: It is
usual to consider more then one vessel at the
initial stage of the buying process. Marine
Techniques offers a discounted three boat inspection
package. A preliminary inspection is carried
out on three boats that are being considered
by the purchaser.
Viewings: If you are some
distance away from the boat you are considering,
our marine surveyors can inspect the boat on
your behalf. This is a preliminary inspection
and the cost of it will be deducted from the
pre-purchase survey fee if a full survey is
later done on the boat.
Winter layup: An end of season
schedule of work will be compiled which will
include winterization of the engines and checking
of the safety equipment and a report on the
findings.
Pre launch checks: For boats used only in the summer months, these
can be carried out as the start of the boating
season approaches. to establish the overall
condition of a vessel and her safety and highlight
any defects that may require attention prior
to launch.
Sea Trials: These are more
common for powerboats but sailing yachts also
sometimes have sea trials. Engines are run over
a length of time under load, All instrumentation
and fittings are tested for functionality and
wear.
Tonnage Surveys: A Tonnage
survey is required if a yacht is to be placed
on Part I of the Register of Shipping. Part
I registration is frequently required by finance
companies when a marine mortgage is taken out.
The tonnage survey provides the official measurements
of the vessel for the Register. A tonnage measurement
must be authorised by a governing body such
as the YDSA, or IIMS.
|
|
Marine Techniques will be happy
to assist or discuss any requirements you may
have for any boat requiring a marine survey |
|
|
|
| |
|
All Marine Surveyors within
Marine Techniques that are based around the inland waterways of England
have an in depth knowledge of the local area.
As our Marine Surveyors operate in their own
locality they are familiar with the local services
provided by the various boatyards and marinas and
can give advice and information concerning the
facilities available within each area of inland waterway relating to a marine survey. |
Marine surveyors -
Caledonian Canal |
The Caledonian Canal links the west of Scotland to the East.
The Caledonian Canal is sixty miles long starting in Corpach near Fort William in the west to Inverness on the north east coast.
The canal begins at Neptunes Staircase just north of Fort William and heading northeast the canal passes through magnificent scenery where Ben Nevis is most prominent until it reaches Gairlochy at which point the canal opens up to join the three lochs at Loch Lochy.
From here the Caledonian Canal passes through Laggan Locks and on to Loch Oich eventually arriving at the locks at Cullochy and Kytra. Beyond this lies the Staircase at Fort Augustus which bring the canal down to the level of Loch Ness. Here is the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre. From Fort Augustus the canal traverses Loch Ness passing villages such as Foyers and Drummadrochit begore reaching the head of Loch Ness just south of Inverness.
|
Marine surveyors -
Forth & Clyde Canal |
The Forth and Clude Canal is 35 miles in length and runs from Glasgow on the river Clyde to Grangemouth on the River Forth. The canal leaves the River Clyde at at Bowling where it heads south east before passing through Ferrydyke bascule bridge underneath the Erskine Road Bridge over the Clyde and through the drop lock at Dalmuir.
Passing through Clydebank the canal goes through the Netherton Temple and Mayhill locks before reaching Stockingfield Junction. Here an offshoot of the canal runs due south to Port Dunas in the centre of Glasgow. From Stockingfield the canal runs through Lambhill Locks and Hungryside Bridge near the village of Torrance.
Southbank Marina is the next point of note at Kirkintilloch, Beyond Kirkintilloch the canal runs through open countryside until reaching Hillhead bridge and Twechar, Beyond here is Auchinstarry Marina whch is operated by BWML.
The canal continues, reaching Nanknock and Castlecary Locks and the town of Bonnybridge which straddles the River Bonny.
The spectacular Falkirk Wheel is soon encountered which enables narrowboats to be raised up 60 feet from the Forth and Cyde up to the Union Canal. From the Falkirk Wheel the canal continues on to Edinburgh or Grangemouth via the Caron Cut near Grangemouth on the Forth.
|
Marine
surveyors - Union Canal |
The Union Canal passes through the lowlands of Scotland to link the cities of Edinburgh anf Falkirk.
At Falkirk it links up with the Forth and Clyde Canal.
The canal starts at the Falkirk Wheel which lowers boats from the Union Canal down to the Forth & Clyde Canal.
From the elevated section of the Union Canal above the Falkirk Wheel the canal passes through the newly constructed Roughcastle Tunnel and on the Falkirk Tunnel which was cut though bare rock and is unlined.
From the Falkirk tunnel the canal passes over Avon Aqueduct and on to the town of Linlithgow which has a canal centre.
Heading further east the canal passeng over two further aquducts “The Almound Aqueduct” and the “Slateford Aqueduct” which carries the Union Canal high above the waters of Leith until reaching the Lochrin Basin in Edinburgh close to Edinburgh Castle.
|
