Cruiser International Vee Express 267   –   Fitted with 2x Volvo Penta Petrol Engines

We have carried out a second Pre Purchase Survey in as many weeks of a Cruiser International V sports boat, the brokers again being the Norfolk Yacht Agency (NYA) Brundall, inspection undertaken at their well equipped Service Centre – where their staff are always on hand to help.

With the help of Tiffany being in command of speed trials we carried out engine performance tests etc and achieved very respectable speeds of 28 mph in the de-restricted zone

This model of cruiser has a long dolphin nose design, being a useful foredeck area for rope handling etc

The steering console is equipped like a performance sports car

View of one of the  Volvo Penta AQ171C  4 cylinder petrol engines

View of interior being roomy and comfortable

This boat is designed with a front V cabin and aft cabin under the aft cockpit, as well as the classic push down table to add extra berthing. The helm station offers a good all round visibility and there is a nice comfortable cockpit.

The main findings of this inspection was that the boat was suffering from lack of TLC and equipment corrosion.  The steering installation needs attention / servicing but nothing that cannot be fixed for minimal expenditure. As with all engines of this vintage (1970s) we always recommend a mechanical inspection to protect the buyer’s investment

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd – Marine Surveyors & Consultants Tel :  01603 327 123        www.europeanmarinesurveys.com

Princess 30DS – Electrolysis / Galvanic Action                                                              

We undertook a Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) on this Princess motor boat and found a most unusual phenomena in so far as the antifoul paint had been stripped clean in the areas immediately surrounding all underwater bronze skin fittings

The bottom had been antifouled blue on top of a copper undercoat, which undercoating had not been left clear of all underwater appendages such a skin fittings, rudder stocks,                 P brackets etc.

It is our opinion that an electrolytic current has been set up within the copper based undercoat and the bronze skin fittings, the consequence of which a ‘reaction’ has stripped off the blue antifoul paint within the immediate vicinity of bronze skin fittings.

When the copper undercoat was applied it is necessary to leave a clean (unpainted) radius of approximately 2″-3″ around ALL bronze skin fittings

The owner of this Princess is very fortunate not to have had his props, rudder, P brackets etc attacked and destroyed by electrolysis / galvanic action

For more information on electrolysis & galvanic activity visit (search) our earlier blogs entitled……

* Anodes for Boats – A Clear and Simple Resume          PLUS:

* Searay 290        This blog / post details how a boat sank consequent of electrolysis

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd.  Marine Surveyors & Consultants 
EMS also undertake Boat Safety Inspections & Engine Inspections

www.europeanmarinesurveys.com
Tel: 01603 327 123  

Cruiser International Vee Express 267                            

We have carried out a Pre Purchase Survey of this well presented offshore express cruiser, the brokers being the Norfolk Yacht Agency (NYA) Brundall, inspection at their well equipped Service Centre – where their staff are always on hand to help.

The Express 267 is a great coastal going motor boat with an excellent sea keeping record.

This one is powered by twin 170hp petrol Volvo Penta engines and outdrives, so plenty of power to have fun and be back on time for gin & tonic at the local pub. It will also be very enjoyable to cruise the Norfolk broads in style.

This boat is designed with a front V cabin and aft cabin under the aft cockpit, as well as the classic push down table to add extra berthing. The helm station offers a good all round visibility and there is a nice comfortable cockpit.

The main findings of this inspection was that one of the engine mounting studs were not tight thus the engine could move when under load. This could lead to some problems if not corrected.  The steering installation needs attention / servicing but nothing that cannot be fixed for minimal expenditure. As with all engines of this vintage (1980s) we always recommend a mechanical inspection to protect the buyer’s investment

The underwater section didn’t show any evidence of osmosis or whicking; and as long as the engines are secured, this boat should be great fun to drive around.

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd   

Inc European Marine Surveys          Tel :  01603 327 123        

www.europeanmarinesurveys.com

Sealine S42 – Pre Purchase Survey / Review         

Last week we inspected an excellent example of a 2007 Sealine S42 at Brundall Bay Marina. The brokers being Norfolk Boat Sales selling from their new dedicated Brundall Sales Office & Marina, where some 50+ boats are available for viewing in very pleasing surroundings

This Sealine S42 was a very nice example of this offshore luxury express motor cruiser boat and very little used. Being built in 2007 she offers a large aft cockpit (teak flooring) and sun area with an island bed forward, a very spacious aft twin bed cabin with ample headroom and en-suite toilet / shower and a large central saloon with a great dinette feature plus decent galley space with all features including electric cooking and microwave

The power package is a pair of Volvo Penta 350 hp diesels with duo prop outdrives, which will make this boat perform well.  The standard of installation was second to none being maintained to a very high standard with no apparent problems, other than very limited access to inspect the steering installation

We undertook a Pre Purchase Survey & Valuation and found very few problems. Being limited to the usual degradation of anodes on the outdrive units. The internal and external presentation was excellent appearing to be little used. There was no hull osmosis or whicking

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd.  Marine Surveyors & Consultants 
EMS also undertake Boat Safety Inspections & Engine Inspections

www.europeanmarinesurveys.com
Tel: 01603 327 123  

Birchwood 370 Commander – Pre Purchase Survey & Valuation                                

Last week we inspected this fine example of a Birchwood 370 Commander at Brundall Marina. The brokers being Norfolk Boat Sales selling from their new dedicated Brundall Sales Office & Marina, where some 50+ boats are available for viewing in very pleasing surroundings.

This Birchwood 370 was a very nice example of this offshore luxury express motor cruiser boat and very little used. Being built in 2002 she offers a large aft cockpit (teak flooring) and sun area with an island bed forward and a central saloon with large dinette plus decent galley space with all features including gas cooking and microwave

Birchwood Boats based in Sutton in Ashfield, Notts designed, moulded and built a range of offshore motor cruisers from 30′ – 60′ in-house. The distinctive flaired bow is typical of the Birchwood 37 being one of the best aft cabin boats ever built with excellent sea keeping qualities.

A pair of (hardly used) Volvo Penta diesels with outdrives propulsion provide economical cruising at around 18 knots completes the package.

We undertook a Pre Purchase Survey & Valuation and found very few problems. Being limited to such as battery terminals and the usually degradation of anodes on the outdrive units. The internal and external presentation was good appearing to be little used. There was no hull osmosis or whicking

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd    (inc European Marine Surveys)          Tel :  01603 327 123        www.europeanmarinesurveys.com

Herbert Woods Gaff Rigged Half Decker 1937                                                               

This 20′ gaff rigged broads yacht is a classic and was built by Herbert Woods of Potter Heigham at the same time as the early YBOD (White Boats) that currently race on Wroxham & Barton Broads

To all intents and purposes this yacht is actually a White Boat with some small changes, such as there is no horse with a block fitted for the mainsheet on the aft deck.  The keel is also slightly longer and possibly a fraction deeper however everything else is the same.  Herbert Woods may well have experimented with this yacht and YBOD sails will almost certainly fit

She has been kept in a garage for the last couple of years and being unused is in very good condition, being re-planked in 2006.

We undertook a pre purchase survey and found only minor problems such being easily remedied. The seams being sikaflexed have done well although there is a risk of taking on a lot of water when next launched, but the seams will quickly take up.

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd    (inc European Marine Surveys)          Tel :  01603 327 123        www.europeanmarinesurveys.com

Classic Hire Boat (1938) – Project Rebuild                                                                        

This ‘stylish’ wood motor cruiser is one of the very first broads hire motor boats being built in 1938 by AO King of Wroxham. Being a perfect example of the historic 1930s – British Railway Poster – “The Broads – It’s Quicker By Rail ” images that we see reproduced today.

This fine vessel has been languishing out of the water at St Olaves Marina for some considerable time awaiting a kind buyer whom will spend the money and take the time to restore to its original beauty.

 Aft Stateroom typical of the 1930s era

This boat has an elegance all of its own

The buyer was originally looking for additional accommodation in his garden and thought that a boat-annex in the garden would serve the purpose, but in the event was so struck by this classic that he is undertaking a project rebuild

Louis Bodmer has undertaken a comprehensive pre purchase survey and as one can imagine she is in need of overall restoration with such as daylight showing through planks with rotten planks, plus lifting decks, replacement cabin sides and the list goes on. Plus all electrics and fuel system need to be renewed.

Should you need advice, guidance on undertaking such a project or introductions to boatyards with the expertise and professionalism to undertake such a product – Call Us

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd    (inc European Marine Surveys)          Tel :  01603 327 123        www.europeanmarinesurveys.com

Nautor Swan 441 – Blue Water Offshore Cruising Yacht                                              

The Swan 441 is a great blue water cruising yacht being a classic Ron Holland design, being versatile and very well built if slightly heavy in construction

European Marine have been asked to undertake a Valuation of this yacht for VAT Importation Purposes and to provide assistance with documentation, the yacht being berthed in Malta.

Initially a Walk Through Inspection will be undertaken followed by a report detailing the yacht to its present specification and  current condition – being a 1979 construction an area to be looked at would be the (old) teak laid decks which are very expensive to replace

More information, findings and practical recommendations for boat owners to follow in due course or call us to discuss

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd    (inc European Marine Surveys)          Tel :  01603 327 123        www.europeanmarinesurveys.com

County Court Judgements  CCJ’s   ……………………..   NAME  &  SHAME

To:    All Yacht Brokers, Boatyards and Marine Service Providers  –  BE  AWARE

European Marine Services Ltd have the following Marine Services – Bad Debts  ….

Despite CCJ’s and issued Warrants we regretfully have been unable to secure payment from the following parties for marine services provided

Warrant #  0A021983     Seamaster 813    ‘Thrifty Six’      £ 429.00          (#781)                              Mr Stewart Rogers of   7b Market Place, Bungay Suffolk

Warrant #  0A021999      Bourne 30          ‘Tipple Too’       £ 449.80           (#749)                             Mr Peter Gray of   3 Stockmen Field, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.   We believe the party is converting this boat to live-aboard

Should you know of these parties or have any current address we would be pleased to hear from you   –    Please share / circulate

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd    (inc European Marine Surveys)          Tel :  01603 327 123        www.europeanmarinesurveys.com

Connoisseur 37     Features – A very nice boat for just two people      

A Pre Purchase Survey recently undertaken at Herbert Woods Potter Heigham. This boat started life as a hire boat in France being built by Porter & Haylett of Wroxham part of Hire Operators Le Boat (France)  Whom in turn are part of the much larger Tui Holiday Group

An interesting boat having been much changed from its hire days with the fitting of a very nice and practical kitchen in the bow.

    A large and practical kitchen (galley) in the bow

The master cabin is sited in the stern with a decent sized double bed that actually slides to become even larger, plus a separate shower and separate toilet to one

An unusual feature of the Connoisseur is the single side entrance which is easy to enter from large side decks.  Visibility when cruising is good in a large spacious saloon with a winch operated sliding roof for when the weather is good

The downside we found on this boat was what is most common in many boats that have been changed (modified) and that is the lack of access to systems and services plus bilge spaces etc etc

Hydraulic propulsion via a single diesel engine located in the transom, however as there was no bilge pump in this compartment deep trapped water was evident that needs to be drained asap

Again as in most boats that have spent time on inland waters such as the Norfolk Broads there was intermittent osmosis though not of great concern and not too extensive. All services are in good shape

More information, findings and practical recommendations for boat owners to follow in due course or call us to discuss

For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd    (inc European Marine Surveys)          Tel :  01603 327 123        www.europeanmarinesurveys.com