Travelling throughout the country I often come across fiberglass shells of once much loved boats sitting in fields, boatparks in harbours and sometimes on shorelines. Steel vessels tend to be easier to offload and have residual value, especially if lead ballast is included or if the hull is aluminium. Timber vessels are often left to […]
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Western Yacht and Small Craft Surveyors are based in Galway on the west coast of Ireland. We are independent marine surveyors offering a professional and discrete service to the maritime sector.
Considering purchasing or upgrading? Use our experience to make your experience more successful and less stressful.
We offer pre-purchase surveys to potential buyers this offers you an extensive evaluation of the vessel you are considering.
Has your vessel been damaged ? Western surveyors are happy to undertake a damage assessment on your behalf, to evaluate the extent of the damage and recommend the route forward with regard to repair.
Vessel insurers from time to time will require a condition survey to confirm that the vessel remains fit for purpose.
From time to time Banks, financial instutions, the legal profession or individuals need to establish a value for their property or interest, Western Surveyors specialise in providing valuation reports to meet this requirement.