Wanted Motor Boat Surveyor Portugal

[Kevin26]

Hi All

I am in the process of purchasing a motor boat in Portugal. Can anyone recommend a motor boat surveyor and engineer for the engines?

Many thanks in advance

Kevin

 

[Rob m]

Hi, I recently completed a deal on a Rodman in southern Portugal, loads of emails and weeks of hassle later I'm just starting to enjoy my new boat.

I used a great surveyor based in Liverpool who also works in Portugal - Steve Roberts (enquiries@srmarinesurveys.com). I think he has a holiday home in the Algarve and works out there regularly. He was great and I found him through the YDSA so all fine on insurance and qualifications. Also this means you're working under UK law rather than Portugese. Can't rate Steve highly enough, he kept in touch, sent me loads of photos and the report was good. His rates are sensible too and he seems to have good contacts locally. Good luck and if you contact Steve mention me to him (the guy who bought the Rodman 38 a couple of months ago).

I also used Martin Northey in Porti Mao, Martin is a RYA yacht master examiner and he made a great sea trial skipper - you'll find him via google. Re an engineer, I recommend Steve Meyer at Med Marine, Solent based but I'm sure he'll fly out, he's the best engineer I've worked with and has years of med experience and how that affects engines. He is dead straight and advises you how to save cost - rare in the world of motor boats! Steve.meyer@Ymail.com. Again, can't rate him highly enough, Steve is superb.

Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[25931]

I would ask Martin martin.northey@mail.telepac.pt
Jim