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Joe Kershaw
BMSE
38 High Street North
West Mersea
Colchester
Essex
CO5 8JX
01206 385833
0777 052 0737

 

A pre purchase survey is an essential item to consider when buying any vessel. A thorough inspection, prior to purchase can prevent unforeseen problems occurring later and protect your investment from turning into a financial disaster. Over the years, boats have been a big feature in my life, during which time I have gained much experience in a wide range of craft, ranging from power boats to sailing boats, both traditional and modern.

With a practical approach to boat ownership I have gathered many years experience in building, repairing and maintaining boats, ranging from small sailing boats to large yachts and canal narrow boats in wood, GRP and steel.

This experience led me to train as a yacht surveyor at the International Boat Building College in Lowestoft Suffolk, qualifying in FRP steel and wooden boats. For FRP boats I use the latest capacitance type Sovereign Quantum moisture meter especially developed for marine use.

Rates are negotiable but as a general guide, charges start from £12 per foot for small racing yachts to £14 per foot for larger cruising yachts. I work throughout the UK and do not charge for travel within Essex and Suffolk.

As a BMSE member, I work to the guidelines, terms and conditions set out by the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association.

I have professional indemnity insurance, as required by the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association with liability up to two million pounds.