Buying a yacht far from home?
A vetted surveyor attends the vessel wherever she lies. You receive one clear report in English, reviewed by us before it reaches you, at a fixed price agreed in advance.
What you get
A full pre-purchase survey to the Nansen Holt standard, carried out on site by an affiliated surveyor we have vetted. One report in English, reviewed by Nansen Holt before it reaches you.
Hull, keel, structure, deck, rig, sails, machinery, systems and safety equipment inspected
Findings graded Critical, Repair or Observation, each with photos
Estimated repair costs you can use in negotiation
Market valuation on request
Questions answered after the survey
How it works
Send us the listing and where the vessel lies.
We confirm the surveyor, the date and a fixed price.
The survey is carried out, ideally with you or your broker present. Afloat or ashore, with a short sea trial where possible.
You receive the reviewed report, usually within five working days.
What a survey cannot do
A survey records the condition on the day. It cannot rule out hidden defects or predict future ones. Parts that cannot be reached without dismantling are not inspected, and systems are only tested as far as the vessel allows. The report states clearly what was tested, what was only inspected and what could not be seen.
Sample report
See what you receive before you buy: a complete pre-purchase survey report in the Nansen Holt format, with fictitious data. Download the sample pre-purchase survey report (PDF) →
Also for buyers and owners
Condition and valuation surveys for insurance and finance
Damage surveys after a grounding, collision or storm