Everything you need to know Thinking of buying a new boat? It could be the second most valuable purchase of your lifetime. Not only are you investing your money, you are also investing your life and that of your passengers and you need to ask yourself “How much is my life, my passengers lives and [...]
Riggers and surveyors often have to go up masts with a stranger in charge of the halyard. Although cruisers would usually avoid this situation, sometimes it is inescapable. As I did when I was yacht rigging full time, marine surveyor Anthony Gates has developed a few tricks. Here is what he does to ensure [...]
Hi, I have recently bought a boat and I got is surveyed by a person who claimed to be a boat surveyor. What I now know about boats and boat surveyors in Australia in downright scary, dangerous and disgusting. Yet, over the past ten years of my subscription with you guys, I don't ever [...]
Walking down the dock on the way to a yacht survey Anthony Gates is often asked: "what's in the bag?" When conducting a survey Anthony uses all the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. These senses sometimes, however, need assistance in the form of amplification of the signal.
Only 30% of the surveys AMS conducts are for pre-purchase decision making. The majority of our surveying work is conducted for Boat Owners, Captains and Underwriters. AMS Marine Surveying Services for Boat Owners & Captains include: Insurance Surveys: This is required by Insurance Companies to gain and maintain vessel insurance. Non-destructive Testing: With the [...]
A General Condition Assessment (GCA) can be an important tool for a Seller, Buyer or Yacht Broker. Find out more on how a GCA can assist with the sale and/or purchase of a vessel. More information
Before a house inspection people know to mow the lawn, de-clutter the house, bake bread and brew coffee. So how should you prepare your boat for a Pre-purchase Survey? Ideally you should start preparing your vessel for sale the day you buy it by ensuring that it is well maintained and by keeping a service [...]
